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Scottish MUP policy curbs drinking, study shows

Published: 26 September, 2019

Minimum unit pricing (MUP) in Scotland has reduced alcohol consumption in some households, a study published in the British Medical Journal has found.

New DGC region for Côtes de Provence

Published: 26 September, 2019

The Côtes de Provence AOC has announced its fifth sub-region to achieve DGC national terroir designation status.

New Israeli listing for Oddbins

Published: 25 September, 2019

Israeli wine Dalton Canaan Red 2018 has won its first listing at Oddbins in the UK.

Majestic Wine announces first post-sale tasting

Published: 25 September, 2019

Majestic Wine has revealed details of its first tasting event since its acquisition by US private equity firm Fortress for £95 million early last month.

Tempus Two launches UK-exclusive Quartz series

Published: 25 September, 2019

Australian wine brand, Tempus Two has released a new range of wines for the UK market only.

WSET in new partnership with IOH

Published: 25 September, 2019

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust and the Institute of Hospitality are to run the Academy of Food & Wine Service as a joint venture, it has been announced.

Small harvest in Sicily promises high-quality wine

Published: 25 September, 2019

The 2019 grape harvest in Sicily is down by as much as 30% on average when measured against typical recent volumes, according to the initial report from the Consortium for the Protection of Sicilia DOC Wines.

Chapel Down adds gin-making experience to its London venue

Published: 24 September, 2019

English fizz producer Chapel Down continues to expand its footprint in the gin category with a new range of gin-based experiences at its new London venue.

New Zealand winemakers prep for bicentenary celebrations

Published: 24 September, 2019

Not many wine regions can claim to know exactly when the first vine was planted in their country.

Esporão adds Vinho Verde to its growing roll call

Published: 24 September, 2019

Leading Portuguese producer Herdade do Esporão is adding Vinho Verde to its growing portfolio of regions with the purchase of historic winery Quinta do Ameal.

‘Seriously jammy’ proposition helps drive premium Accolade growth

Published: 24 September, 2019

Accolade Wines has reported “significant growth” for its mainstream premium brands, positioned at £6 to £10 in the UK market.

Borough Wines restructures as specialist wine on tap wholesaler

Published: 23 September, 2019

Recently troubled merchant Borough Wines is back in the game, with new investment from its on-going backers, a strengthened operations team and the opening of a new kegging facility swinging the focus onto sustainable wine on tap delivery for wholesale clients.

Wines of Hungary turns spotlight on Blaufränkisch

Published: 23 September, 2019

Wines of Hungary UK is turning the spotlight on Blaufränkisch at its Blue of the Danube tasting taking place next month.

Nyetimber Releases second vintage of its 1086 prestige cuvée

Published: 23 September, 2019

Nyetimber has today released the 2010 vintage of its prestige cuvée, 1086, marking the second release of 1086 following the 2009 vintage launched last year.

On-trade sector confidence dips to two-year low

Published: 23 September, 2019

Business confidence among the leaders of Britain’s pub and restaurant groups has taken a hit amid fears about the long-term impact of Brexit, pushing market optimism to its lowest ebb for two years, according to the latest quarterly Business Confidence Survey from CGA.

Yalumba man wins Viticulturist of Year award

Published: 23 September, 2019

Nick Dry, nursery manager and viticulturist at Yalumba, won the Viticulturist of the Year award at the Gourmet Traveller WINE award dinner in Sydney last night.

Friday read: Maxime's push to simplify German wine classification

Published: 20 September, 2019

In anticipation of the biggest reforms to German wine law in almost 50 years, Rheinhessen vintners are calling for a simpler approach to Germany’s baffling wine classification systems.