France must change way it markets wines to the UK
A group of 25 UK retailers and importers has joined forces in an urgent bid to persuade France to change the way it promotes its wines in the UK.
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Chenin Blanc Association of South Africa masterclass
By Suzannah Ramsdale At the end of a jam-packed day tasting countless wines, the positive and upbeat mood of Ken Forrester and his co-presenter, Ross Sleet was just the ticket.
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Copia looks set to re-open following financial settlement
Copia looks set to re-open after a settlement was reached that will see ownership of the wine centre given to its largest creditor.
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Bruno Giacosa will not bottle 2006 vintage
The renowned Piedmontese wine producer Bruno Giacosa has announced that he will not be bottling his 2006 Barolos and Barbarescos.
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Asian consumers struggle to understand traditional Western wine language
Asian consumers struggle to grasp traditional Western wine descriptions, says Jeannie Cho Lee MW.
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London restaurant reopens following death of customer
Quaglino’s, a renowned London restaurant, has reopened having been closed following the death of a customer.
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American billionaire set to buy Left Bank chateau in Bordeaux
American billionaire Stephen Adams is poised to buy his seventh chateau in Bordeaux.
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Pessimistic outlook for UK wine market
The leading names in the UK wine industry have a pessimistic outlook for the future, according to a new survey.
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Decanter World Wine Awards results announced
The results of the Decanter World Wine Awards were announced this morning at the London International Wine Fair.
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Decanter World Wine Awards is now the biggest wine competition in the world
The Decanter World Wine Awards broke 10,000 entries this year, cementing its position as the world’s biggest wine competition.
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London’s first vineyard planted
London’s first commercial vineyard since medieval times has been planted today.
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Wine writers fall victim to recession
The days of the print-based US wine writer are numbered, according to Decanter columnist Linda Murphy.
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Italians to form coalition against EU rosé proposals
Rosé producers in Italy have joined forces to fight EU proposals to allow the mixing of red and white wines to make rosé.
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California to give mid-range wine a big push
The Californian wine industry is going all out to plug the gap of mid-range wines in the UK.
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MPs call for a freeze on wine tax
The British government is being urged to freeze duty on wine because it is damaging the drinks industry, in a report released today.
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Japanese version of wine movie Sideways
Sideways, the 2004 hit comedy based in the vineyards of California, is undergoing a Japanese remake.
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Vintage prewar wines sell for £50,000
A selection of vintage prewar wines that were successfully hidden from the occupying German forces in Guernsey during the second world war were finally sold for £50,000 in London yesterday.
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Wine drinkers continue to cut spending
British wine drinkers are continuing to curb their spending with over a third buying cheaper wines.
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Warren Adamson to leave New Zealand Winegrowers
Warren Adamson is to leave his role as UK director at New Zealand Winegrowers to become European sales director for Craggy Range Vineyards.
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Lisa McGovern moves to Wine Australia
Wine Australia has announced the appointment of Lisa McGovern to the new role of regional director for UK, Ireland and Europe.
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Fury at EU rosé wine plans
Winemakers in France are fuming over EU plans to allow producers to make rosé wine by mixing red and white together.
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Italian wine exports drop in 2008
Italian wine exports fell in volume last year due to strong competitive pressure from non-European markets.
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Gordon Brown rejects plans to raise price of wine
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has rejected proposals to introduce a minimum price system for alcohol in a bid to tackle binge drinking.
