IWC Awards celebrate the best in wine
This year's IWC Industry Awards builds on the wine awards to give credit to those leading the industry.
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Wine News Archive
WSET changes stance on WSET L3 exam
WSET has announced that students who have a part pass in the old issue 1 WSET L3 in Wines syllabus will no longer need to resit the entire course.
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Interest in Lo & No is higher than sales
According to a report, there is lots of interest in Low and non alcoholic drinks, but not many people buying them.
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English wine in the spotlight
This week three announcements were made that put English wine in the spotlight.
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Study links alcohol to reduced stress
Scientist shows alcohol reduces stress which may be the cause for reduced cardiovascular disease
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Be quick for English wine week 17-25 June
Only the super quick managed to secure probably the best offer for English wine week. Aldi was offering a winery tour, for £2.67 including a full bottle of English fizz.
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Pubs optimistic despite high closures
Pubs remain optimistic despite closures at their highest level for over 10 years.
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English Wine Week 17th - 25th June
This year, English Wine Week aligns with Father’s day with plenty of activities at English vineyards
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Summer is here is it the right temperature for a free rosé?
Aldi has been offering consumers free glasses of rosé, but only when the temperature hits at least 19.2 ºC
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Big Yellow opens self storage wine cellars in Kings Cross London
Big Yellow has opened it second wine storage facility in London with 400 climate controlled cellars.
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Bordeaux En Primeur priced high in falling fine wine market
Bordeaux En Primeur 2022 prices are 14% higher in falling fine wine markets
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Freixenet launches sparkling rosé ice pops
Freixenet launches sparkling rosé ice pops in time for UK festivals
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Global wine production dips
Wine sales dip in production but fizz leads the way on international sales
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EU mandatory calorie labelling for all wines
From the 6th December 2023, EU wine and spirits products will have to display nutritional information and energy values, including calories.
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Scotland's DRS glass inclusion blocked by the UK Government
Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme's glass inclusion blocked by the UK Government
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Champagne trade body destroys fizzy drink and beer
Champagne is on the rampage destroying soda and beer in a bid to protect its name
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Hawkes Bay one of 12 Great Wine Capitals of the World
Hawkes Bay in New Zealand has been crowned one of 12 Great Wine Capitals of the World
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UK rule changes will help UK growers
UK rule changes will help UK growers
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Bolney Estate and Chapel Down increase capacity
Bolney Wine Estate and Chapel Down increase capacity at visitor centres and winery.
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Ken Forrester 'Mr Chenin' named DB Man of the Year
South Africa's Ken Forrester recognised as The Drinks Business Man of the Year 2023
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New fungicide to treat grey rot
UK firm Eden Research PLC has gained regulatory approval in New Zealand for its fungicide to treat plants with grey rot.
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Coravin launches Vinitas for bottling single serve samples
Coravin launches new system for decanting wines into smaller bottles.
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Lost woman survives on wine for 5 days
A woman was stranded in the Australian bush for five days with only a bottle of wine and sweets to live on.
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London Wine Fair 15-17 May 2023
Join over 10,000 drinks industry professionals at the UK's biggest live and digital drinks trade event at Olympia, London on 15-17 May 2023
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Treasury launch natural wines in Australia
Treasury Wine Estates, the Australian giant behind 19 Crimes, launch 'Second Glance' natural wine range in Australia
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Is China losing its love affair with wine?
China has historically been one of the largest producers of wine in the world, ranked 5th in 2015 when production stood at 1.7 billion bottles of wine. Production has dropped every year since 2015 and had halved by 2021.
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UK bucks global Cava sales trend
Cava sales are up worldwide but Britain still moving away from Cava
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New clones promote genetic diversity
New Zealand scientists develop 6,000 new Sauvignon Blanc clones to encourage genetic diversity.
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Not Guilty alcohol-free wine launches in UK
Australian Vintage launches award winning alcohol-free wine brand Not Guilty into the UK
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Breakthrough identifies smoke tainted grapes
A breakthrough in identifying smoke tainted grape announced this week has identified thiophenols as the offending molecule.
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Wine capsules dropped in Waitrose trial
What's the point of wine capsules? Not much according to Waitrose who are dropping the neck sleeves on some of their wine.
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DNA Discovery for White Wine
Archaeological excavations announce the first DNA proof of white wines discovered in the Negev desert
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Scotland delays Deposit Return Scheme
Scottish first minister pushes the start of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) scheme almost a full year till at least March 2024.
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Bordeaux En Primeur underway
Bordeaux En Primeur 2022 a small and good vintage, but how will global economics affect it?
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Chile uproot vineyards due to water shortages
Chile uprooted 4.5% of vineyards in response to water shortages.
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New lighter weight bottle for sparkling wines
Champagne producer Telmont launches new lighter weight bottle for sparkling wines.
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World Alcohol Free Awards results
World Alcohol Free awards post results with a number of wines winning gold medals, including two that are available in the UK.
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Canned Wine Awards announced
The inaugural Independent Canned Wine Awards (ICWA) announced
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Manga Story ‘Drops of God’ to air on Apple TV+
Drops of God is a hugely popular Manga story that has been adapted for TV. The first screening will be on Apple TV+.
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WSET Bursary moves to Drinks Trust
The Drinks Trust has been chosen by the WSET to administrate the WSET Bursary.
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Dr Laura Catena wins inaugural Old Vine Hero
The Old Vine Conference Ltd announced their first Old Vine Hero as Argentina producer Dr Laura Catena.
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Prosecco exports tip half a billion
Prosecco claims to be the most enjoyed wine in Italy, as it exported over half a billion bottles in 2022
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Silicon Valley Bank Wine Division up for sale.
Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) is hoping to sell its wine business worth $1.2 billion in loans.
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US bulk wine imports jump by 10%
The US sees bulk wine imports jump by 10% to nearly 490 million litres
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Lower duty rates for low alcohol wines
New tax system for wine in the UK favours lower alcohol wines with lower duty rates.
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Duty on wine goes up by 20% or 44p a bottle
UK duty on has gone up by 20% which will add 44p to every bottle of wine sold.
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NI/EU deal helps British drinks exports but trading with rest of EU remains costly
EU deal will help British drinks business export to Northern Ireland but non-trade barriers to the rest of Europe are high.
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Grapes domesticated 11,000 years ago new study suggests
Research suggests the the domestication of grapes occured 11,000 years ago, 2,500 years earlier than first thought and about the same time as wheat.
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£57 million package to grub up vineyards
French government agrees a £57 million package to grub up nearly 9% of vineyard area to attempt to get back in balance.
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PEE-noh nwar Number 1 search on how to pronounce
The most commonly search pronunciation puts Pinot Noir (PEE-noh nwar) at pole position
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