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Tim Atkin MW: Celebrating Creole

Published:  01 March, 2019

Compiling a list of the 10 best red and white grapes is an entertaining parlour game for consenting wine lovers. Should Chardonnay trump Riesling and Chenin Blanc? And what about Cabernet Sauvignon? Better or worse than Pinot Noir, Grenache or Nebbiolo? I’ve played this dozens of times around the world and the results differ more than you’d think. Yet some varieties never make the podium. There are more than 5,000 to choose from, but no one ever finds room for Aligoté, Dornfelder or Seyval Blanc.

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South America pips Italy into second place for UK drinkers

Published:  21 February, 2019

There has been a shift at the top of the UK’s hotly contested wine rankings, with the combined sales of South American heavyweights Chile and Argentina overtaking Italy, the UK’s second most quaffed region, in terms of value.

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Looking ahead: Simon Doyle, Concha y Toro

Published:  03 January, 2019

Once again we are catching up with the trade to find out how businesses made the most of the all-important Christmas trading period, while also looking ahead to the challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring.

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Icons of Chilean wine go under the spotlight in Santiago

Published:  12 December, 2018

LA BODEGUITA MIGUEL TORRES

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FMV grows Chilean portfolio with De Martino

Published:  01 October, 2018

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has expanded its Chilean menu with the addition of family-owned producer De Martino.

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Condor Wines agrees deal with Bouchon Family Wines

Published:  18 September, 2018

Condor Wines, the specialist South American wine importer, has agreed a partnership with Chilean wine producer Bouchon Family Wines.

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CyT hopes to steal share from other alcohol categories with NPD

Published:  12 September, 2018

Concha y Toro (CyT) has launched the first in a line of NPD developed to attract consumers currently shopping within spirits, premium ciders and beers to the wine category.

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Chile: Pushing boundaries and twisting tradition

Published:  10 September, 2018

As emerging players in Chile are shaking up the status quo, pushing its premium offer and reinvigorating the wine scene, Alistair Cooper asks if the UK is on board

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China to open its doors with new import expo

Published:  06 September, 2018

An international trade show backed by the Chinese government, which will focus on imported products, is poised to make its debut next month in Shanghai as the country prepares to “actively open its doors to the world”.

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Chile hits the spot with Japanese wine drinkers as they switch from Old to New World

Published:  05 September, 2018

The notion that wine consumption in Japan is primarily limited to Old World countries has shifted with research revealing a clear focus on the New World.

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Harpers Wine Stars goes live online

Published:  04 September, 2018

Our brand new website for Harpers Wine Stars has launched, making it easier than ever to be in with a chance of grabbing one of our fantastic buyer-focused awards.

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Enotria turns focus on Chile with VSPT partnership

Published:  04 September, 2018

Enotria & Coe has joined forces with Viña San Pedro Tarapaca Wine Group (VSPT) to push the Chilean wine category in the UK.

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Lanchester Wines and Adnams strike green partnership

Published:  07 August, 2018

Durham-based merchant Lanchester Wines has produced a range of wines for Suffolk-based brewer, distiller and retailer Adnams, with a focus on sustainability.

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Concha y Toro gives online WineWise site overhaul

Published:  11 July, 2018

Concha y Toro has given its online WiseWine guide an overhaul to keep it relevant in a fast changing wine retail landscape.

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Casillero del Diablo renews sponsorship of Sky Cinema and movies

Published:  02 July, 2018

Casillero del Diablo has renewed its sponsorship of Sky Cinema and movies across Sky’s partner channels.

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Concha y Toro unveils new look for on-trade portfolio

Published:  15 June, 2018

Concha y Toro has unveiled a new look for its on-trade exclusive CyT branded house wines and Mountain Range premium-house option.

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Cono Sur targets foodies with new TV ads

Published:  18 May, 2018

Leading Chilean winery Cono Sur has launched a major new primetime TV ad campaign highlighting wine and food, which is set to reach 13 million viewers over six months.

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Casillero del Diablo unveils premium tier

Published:  11 April, 2018

Casillero del Diablo has added a premium tier to its wine range to champion less well known Chilean regions.

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Waddesdon Wines brings Mas Andes range to the UK

Published:  21 March, 2018

Waddesdon Wines has launched Baron Philippe de Rothschild Maipo Chile three-tier Mas Andes wine range from the Maipo and Maule Valleys in the UK.

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Cono Sur gives Bicicleta premium makeover

Published:  20 March, 2018

Cono Sur has given its Bicicleta portfolio a premium makeover marking the first stage of the biggest marketing drive for the brand to date.

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