Top somm at Cambridge’s Michelin-starred Restaurant Twenty-Two Bethany Pogson provides her perspective for our ongoing summer Q&A. Here she reflects on negotating the impact of the cost-of-living, the success of the venue's in-house wine club and the appeal of Niagaran ice wine.
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Pernod Ricard's FY26 report has revealed that its organic net sales fell by 3.9% over the past financial year, with organic profit also dropping by 5.2% in a worse than expected period for the drinks giant.
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Staff at retailer Majestic purchased bottles of Bollinger Special Cuvée from Sainsbury’s after being told to by bosses, The Sun has reported.
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Sustainability in Drinks has released its programme for the 2026 edition of the conference, taking place on Tuesday 20 October at London’s Christ Church Spitalfields.
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New findings from the 2026 Drinkaware Monitor suggests that at the same time as UK drinkers are moderating their alcohol consumption, weekly binge drinking is increasing.
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Majestic Wine Group‘s executive chairman and CEO talks about ‘controlling the controllables’, the need for government to listen and his fondness for Nebiollo and opera, along with salted caramel ice cream.
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Unite the Union has confirmed that from tomorrow (26 August) until 9 September a strike action ballot will be open, allowing about 100 members at Diageo’s Cameronbridge distillery to vote on whether to take action.
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The wines of Frédéric Lambert are now available in the UK after distributor Cachet Wine announced a partnership with the producer.
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Luke Harbor is set to jump ship from his current role as group beverage director at The Pig Hotels and become general manager at Sussex’s Bolney Wine Estate.
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The government has launched a review into the way business rates for both pubs and hotels are calculated in England and Wales – which could lead to reforms.
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Claridge’s director of wine Emma Denney adds her perspective to our ongoing summer Q&A series. The top somm reflects here on shifting consumption habits; the steadfast popularity of classic wine regions; and anticipates a busy festive trading for the grand dame hotel.
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New figures from American analytics and advisory firm Gallup detail that US drinking levels remains at record lows. In 2026, the proportion of Americans who consume alcohol remains at 54%, the same figure as last year.
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The Welsh government has announced the appointment of Exchange for Change as the Deposit Management Organisation (DMO) for its Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), which launches in October 2027.
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As we press ahead with our summer Q&As, next up is leading sommelier Luke Harbor, group beverage director at The Pig Hotels, who reflects here upon on-trade trends; the exciting prospects for English wine; and why more young people should take a chance at a career in hospitality.
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Kent’s Balfour Winery has signed a five-year partnership with Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club becoming the Premier League team’s English Wine Partner.
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Nyetimber is expecting 2026 to be another vintage year – following 2025 – suggesting that its grapes will be of ‘distinctive quality’ despite some challanges along the way.
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South London’s Brixton Spirits and Brixton Distillery have announced the two businesses have merged to form a single entity. The combined business is set to be known as Brixton Spirits.
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Salford Distillery has announced a partnership with ‘specialist commercial growth partner’ DOMI Brands which will support the producer’s next phase of expansion.
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US President Trump has paused the implementation of a 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods for three days (which were set to be implemented today – 19 August), with the two governments nearing a deal that seeks to avert the heightened export duty.
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The Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) has called on the government to delay the implementation of its deposit return scheme (DRS), after what it called “a shocking lack of details”.
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