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Pushing English boundaries: Hampshire’s Black Chalk unveils 89.6 magnum

Published:  06 July, 2026

At one of Shoreditch’s newest culinary offerings, Tavern, Black Chalk winemakers Zoë Driver and Jacob Leadley showcased their latest creation – a magnum blanc de blancs from 2020 named 89.6.

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Whispering Angel creator invests in premium alcohol-free brand

Published:  06 July, 2026

Sacha Lichine, the creator of iconic rosé Whispering Angel, has announced his appointment as an investor in Jukes Cordialities – a British premium alcohol-free wine-alternative brand.

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Sommelier Wine Awards 2026: Top merchants and producers revealed

Published:  06 July, 2026

In addition to the outstanding selection of trophy, gold, silver and bronze medal wines at this year’s Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA), our winning producers and distributors are also now revealed.

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Nick Gillett: A South American star – why we shouldn't sleep on pisco

Published:  06 July, 2026

I’m being asked about pisco a lot at the moment, and the question is almost always some version of: “what’s going on?” Demand is up, producers from Peru and Chile are putting real money behind UK pushes, and suddenly a spirit that’s quietly sat on cocktail menus for decades is being talked about like the latest hot, new tipple.

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Familia Torres has seen 47% emissions reduction since 2008

Published:  03 July, 2026

Spanish wine giant Familia Torres has detailed that between 2008 and 2025 it reduced its CO2 emissions by 47%. This figure is measured across all scopes – from its vineyards to the end consumer.

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Justerini & Brooks announces UK distribution partnership with Weingut Dönnhoff

Published:  03 July, 2026

German wine specialist Justerini & Brooks has announced a new, exclusive distribution partnership with Weingut Dönnhoff in the UK.

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Applications open for 2027 V d’Or Awards

Published:  02 July, 2026

Applications for Vinexposium’s 2027 V d’Or Business Awards are now open.

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Isle of Arran Distillers unveils new distribution partnership with Chimera

Published:  02 July, 2026

Isle of Arran Distillers – producers of Arran Single Malt and Lagg Single Malt – has announced a new exclusive UK distribution and ‘brand-building’ partnership with Chimera Brand Development.

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Viña Artesano expands fine wine offer with sustainable on-trade range

Published:  02 July, 2026

Premium Argentinian wine estate Viña Artesano, which is owned by Grupo Avinea, has announced the release of its full sustainability-focused range of varietal wines for the UK on-trade.

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Christie’s sherry auction hammer prices rival Bordeaux and Burgundy

Published:  01 July, 2026

A lot of González Byass Matusalem sherries from 1908, 1909 and 1911 achieved £4,750 at a recent Fine and Rare Wines and Spirits auction at Christie’s – a price more typically associated with top Bordeaux and Burgundy.

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Nizza DOCG consortium officially recognised by Italian government

Published:  01 July, 2026

The Consorzio del Nizza DOCG was officially recognised last week (22 June) by the Italian government’s ministry of agriculture, food sovereignty and forestry.

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VAT campaign: One-in-six hospitality businesses risk closure

Published:  01 July, 2026

According to a recently released survey – conducted by UK Hospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, the British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster – one-in-six hospitality businesses in the UK say that their business is at risk of failure in the next 12 months.

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Liv-ex: Not all is lost after ‘tepid’ En Primeur campaign

Published:  30 June, 2026

Liv-ex has released its En Primeur 2025 closing report, detailing how, for the UK trade, this year’s so called “critical” campaign has been met with “tepid sales”.

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Gérard Basset Foundation reveals 2026 Laurent-Perrier Champagne scholarship recipients

Published:  30 June, 2026

The Gérard Basset Foundation has announced the 12 recipients of its Laurent-Perrier Champagne scholarship for 2026.

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Top Txakoli producer Astobiza joins Alliance portfolio

Published:  30 June, 2026

Importer Alliance Wine has unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio – Basque winery Astobiza. The single estate producer is known for its premium Txakoli wines.

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Wine Society CEO joins WSTA board

Published:  30 June, 2026

Steve Finlan, CEO of The Wine Society, has joined the Executive Board of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

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Nominations open for Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers 2026

Published:  29 June, 2026

Nominations for the Harpers Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers list are once again open to the trade.

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Importers say French wine category benefiting from drive to premiumisation

Published:  29 June, 2026

Speaking to Harpers, leading importers said that French wines have continued to perform strongly in the UK, with the category benefiting from several ongoing trends – including premiumisation.

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Gap between whisky and wine investments narrowing, according to WineCap

Published:  29 June, 2026

Fine wine investment platform WineCap has released analysis suggesting that the gap in confidence between fine wine and whisky investments is narrowing, with enthusiasm for the latter increasing significantly since 2023.

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Etruscan grape seeds shed light on pre-Chianti era

Published:  29 June, 2026

Grape seeds found in the depths of Etruscan wells in the woodlands of Badia a Coltibuono have been described as “reshaping the history of viticulture in the Chianti area”, according to the estate.

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