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Zuccardi Valle de Uco named world’s best vineyard

Published: 09 July, 2019

Argentina’s Zuccardi Valle de Uco has won the inaugural World’s Best Vineyard award, it has been announced.

TWE launches Squealing Pig in the UK

Published: 09 July, 2019

Treasury Wine Estates has launched a new wine brand into the UK market. Named Squealing Pig, it is the producer’s first multi-country-of-origin wine brand to be on sale here.

Boisset set to buy Domaine Alex Gambal

Published: 09 July, 2019

The Boisset family has announced that it is to acquire the Beaune-based Domaine Alex Gambal for an undisclosed sum.

UNESCO adds Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene as World Heritage Site

Published: 09 July, 2019

The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene has become the 55th Italian site to be added to the World Heritage register, UNESCO has announced.

First “whisky hotel” touches down in London

Published: 08 July, 2019

An East London bar is expanding over five floors to create a destination for whisky lovers, while at the same time becoming the city’s first “whisky hotel”.

Armagnac bureau appoints new president

Published: 08 July, 2019

The official body for Armagnac has a new president.

GCF ups focus on Spanish portfolio, with organic and vegan certification

Published: 08 July, 2019

Les Grands Chais de France's (GCF) has continued to invest in its first venture beyond its Gallic roots, the Castillo Aresan estate in La Mancha, with organic and vegan cerification for a range that now includes 10 single varietal wines acorss the colour spectrum.

Red Squirrel and The Knotted Vine to merge

Published: 08 July, 2019

Specialist importers Red Squirrel and The Knotted Vine have announced they are merging to form a completely new importer and distributor supplying the UK’s restaurant and independent trade.

The GlenAllachie highlights wood aging in new signature range

Published: 05 July, 2019

The GlenAllachie Distillery is extending its range of whiskies to include a number of limited edition expressions that highlight the wood management expertise of master distiller, Billy Walker.

BIVB appoints director of Cité des vins et des Climats de Bourgogne

Published: 05 July, 2019

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) has appointed Olivier Le Roy as director of the Cité des vins et des Climats de Bourgogne.

UK overtakes Spain as biggest market for Brockmans Gin

Published: 05 July, 2019

Gin continues to boom for Brockmans here in the UK, which is now the brand’s top market thanks to a recent push into the supermarkets.

B&D Wales to open distillery at Hensol Castle

Published: 05 July, 2019

Bottlers and Distillers Wales (B&D Wales) has partnered with Vale Resort to open a full-scale distillery and visitors experience at Hensol Castle.

Israeli wine gets UK push

Published: 05 July, 2019

Israeli winemaking is the focus of a new promotion from Kedem Europe this summer targeting both the UK on- and off-trade.

Veuve Clicquot tap Mariotti to replace Demarville as cellar master

Published: 04 July, 2019

Veuve Clicquot has appointed Didier Mariotti as its new cellar master and wine director.

Manchester Gin appoints sales director

Published: 04 July, 2019

Manchester Gin has appointed Justin Horseman as sales director with a remit to grow the brand both in the UK and internationally.

KWV unveils new look for The Mentors range

Published: 04 July, 2019

South African wine producer KWV is to relaunch its premium The Mentors range on the international market.

Old Pulteney drives sales growth at Inver House Distillers

Published: 04 July, 2019

Sales at Inver House Distillers rose 7.4% for the year to September 2018, the company has reported, with sales of its flagship Old Pulteney single malt up by 20%.