The rules of Muscadet's three generic appellations have been torn up: under new locally approved plans, Colombard, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Gris grape varieties will now be permitted to make up to 20% of blends of entry-level Muscadet wines.
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ONE of the world's leading wine consultants and an Argentinean oil and gas billionaire have teamed up for a multi-million dollar investment in the Barossa Valley.
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A leading figure in global spirits branding has issued some advice to ensure the future prosperity of the Scotch whisky industry in a post-referendum market - to drink more Scotch domestically.
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One of Chile's biggest wine exporter has revealed that their red grapes were most affected by one of the most "oenologically challenging" vintages of recent times.
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The UK's biggest wine retailer is jumping onto the pop-up bandwagon in order to push consumers to be more "adventurous" with their wine choices.
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An inquiry has been set up to re-evaluate legislation which made it possible for consumers to buy alcohol "around the clock".
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, we have done a review of the top online news, financial news for the drinks trade, Q&As, and opinion stories.
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Work needs to be done to get fruit cider drinkers to explore the rest of the category.
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Hentley Farms, which launched in the UK at this year's London Wine Fair, is looking to expand its UK offering.
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Unlike in the UK, where branded products are used solely as benchmarks by which the stores can use 'we're cheaper than' claims, in Germany, Aldi and Lidl are gaining traction by welcoming brands into the heart of their offering.
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Leading Australia and New Zealand importers Negociants UK has been appointed to distribute three New Zealand brands within the Foley Family Wines portfolio - Marlborough based Grove Mill and Frog Haven and Martinborough Vineyard from Martinborough.
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Somehow, Prosecco has managed to embed itself in the public imagination with an image as clear and as crisp as a summer's day.
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Increasingly, national logistical suppliers are looking at the opportunities to meet the need of customers within the wine industry and could ultimately improve supply chain offerings as more players enter the market.
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Diageo Reserve's super premium gin brand, Tanqueray No. TEN, has partnered with a series of London venues to continue to seize on gin's forward momentum.
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Chambord liqueur is launching a new campaign to offer bartenders a "quick and easy way" to upgrade their sparkling serves.
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Brexit loomed large over the Definitive Italian tasting in London's Royal Horticultural Halls yester
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Iconic London Dry gin brand Beefeater is launching a redesigned bottle which pays homage to the City.
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Vranken Pommery Monopole group, known in the UK for Grande Marque Champagne brands such as Pommery, is extending its rosé offering from estates in both Provence and the Camargue.
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Harpers, in tandem with Wines from Rioja, would like to find out how Spain's flagship wine region performs for the UK trade.
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Britain's economic status has been rocked following announcements from two top ratings agencies that they have stripped it of its top credit ratings.
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