Brexit and Wine
Brexit and wine: all the latest reaction
The UK’s vote to leave the European Union on 23 June sent shockwaves through the country’s economy, political system and society.
Nearly 100% of wine merchants and retailers canvassed by the Wine & Spirit Trade Association had wanted the UK to remain in the EU.
But, 52% of those who attended polling stations voted leave. Brexit has since lurched into reality, and the consequences are still being understood.
Here, you can find commentary and news on how Brexit might affect wine lovers and the wine world in general.
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UK Australia trade deal 'will benefit' wine drinkers
Agreement looks good for UK wine drinkers and exporters, says trade body...
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UK restaurants facing staff shortages: Covid and Brexit created 'perfect storm'
Restaurants may be reopening but even top establishments are facing a recruitment headache
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Brexit: 'Huge relief' as wine import papers delayed
But trade officials in the UK say the government should go further...
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Brexit: Concern over plan for wine import papers
Letter warns extra burden will lead to higher wine prices...
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Anson: How is Brexit affecting Bordeaux wine?
Jane Anson investigates the immediate impact and possible longer-term repercussions...
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Has Brexit changed duty-free wine rules? ask Decanter
1 January 2021 still marked the beginning of new duty-free rules for the UK following Brexit.
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Brexit deal offers boost for wine but concerns linger
Key paperwork that could have led to higher prices was avoided, but it's early days...
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Post-Brexit boost predicted for southern hemisphere wines - report
The report also predicts growth for Australian wine in China
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Brexit day: 'Embrace the brave new world,' says UK wine body
Rather than losing out, UK consumers may have access to even more wines in future.
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UK government suspends ‘no-deal Brexit’ wine paperwork
The WSTA has heralded this as a victory for business and consumers.
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Christmas and Brexit prompt Champagne stockpile in the UK
UK importers stock up on enough Champagne to meet demand for a year...
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New ‘no-deal Brexit’ paperwork could hit UK wine industry with £70m bill
Government U-turn on 'red tape' on EU imports could add 10p to a bottle of wine...
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UK government says no-deal Brexit will see return of duty-free alcohol
The UK government will bring back duty-free shopping with EU countries in the case of no-deal...
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Brexit: Yellowhammer leak reinforces wine trade concerns
A leaked report suggests that the UK government expects delays at ports following a ‘no deal’ Brexit.
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What might prime minister Boris Johnson mean for the wine trade?
There’s no escaping the Brexit issue...
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‘Booze cruises’ on the rise ahead of Brexit - Majestic
Sales at the Calais stores have increased 49%...
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Bittersweet results for French wine exports
Wine exports rise in value but China and Brexit create uncertainty...
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Brexit: UK and US sign wine and spirits trade deals
Two agreements to maintain the flow of wines and whiskies between the UK and US....
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UK-Chile deal will protect wine imports after Brexit, says trade body
A deal to ensure preferential trading after Brexit...
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Wine to be 'overstocked' in the UK ahead of Brexit
Wine is being stockpiled ahead of the UK officially leaving the EU...
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Jefford on Monday: PDOs and the Brexit crisis
Analysing the UK stance on protected wine names...
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Anson: Wetherspoon vs Champagne
Ramping up the rhetoric...
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Brexit and GIs: Erode protected names at your peril, says Andrew Jefford
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Brexit warning from the Comité Champagne
The future could be difficult for the UK...
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Napa Valley wineries head off Brexit with UK name ruling
Napa Valley wines seek to guarantee protection in UK...
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Brexit transition: A bucket list for UK wine lovers
Things to tick off your list...
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English winery Rathfinny to bring back ‘Imperial pint’ bottles
Return for Churchill's 'ideal' bottle size?...
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Jefford on Monday: Wineism - towards a political philosophy of wine
Andrew Jefford's five rules of wineism...
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Jefford on Monday: Britain’s Brexit hangover
Andrew Jefford on the Brexit squeeze facing wine...
