Five things you may not know about Chianti Classico
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Patrick Schmitt MW unearths some surprising facts about one of Italy’s most famous and historic wine regions – Chianti Classico DOCG.
on Wed, 11AM
China gives German wines much-needed boost
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Global wine exports continue to falter, but white wines from Germany are bucking the downward trend in Mainland China.
on Tue, 1PM
Germany approves biofungicide for use in organic vineyards
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Mevalone, a cutting edge biofungicide, has been added to the Organic Input List by Germany's Research Institute of Organic Agriculture.
on Fri, 5PM
Are we heading for a Cava dry spell?
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With drought taking its toll on volumes, and wineries warning of shortages, Cava producers may have no option but to premiumise.
on Fri, 8AM
Where well-heeled wine enthusiasts go to ski
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While there are plenty of high-end Alpine ski resorts with fine restaurants, one in particular is positioning itself as the go-to for well-heeled wine enthusiasts.
on Dec 12
Which drinks searches topped the Google charts in 2024?
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As Google releases its 2024 search data, db picks out the top-trending drinks searches of this year. Sleepy Girl Mocktail anyone...?
on Dec 11
Viña Concha Y Toro enters non alcoholic wine into UK market
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The Chilean wine brand keeps up with ever evolving consumer demands by releasing a non-alcoholic sparkling for the first time.
on Dec 10
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Santa Rita Estates is using a new marketing concept to showcase four of the South American wine regions where it has vineyards influenced by the Andes mountains.
on Dec 5
Château Mouton Rothschild unveils its label for the 2022 vintage
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Château Mouton Rothschild has unveiled its label for the 2022 vintage – a tribute to Baron Philippe from the French artist, Gérard Garouste.
on Dec 2
Is Monastrell the climate-adaptable grape the industry needs?
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Monastrell has proved its resilience in some parts of southeastern Spain, with growers also finding ways to adapt to warmer conditions.
on Nov 25
Why it’s time to start defending wine - The Drinks Business
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With anti-alcohol rhetoric on the rise, it’s time for the drinks trade to start defending wine’s role in society, stresses physician and vintner, Dr Laura Catena.
on Nov 12
Did Brexit kill the booze cruise?
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Though leaving the EU has resulted in new restrictions on how many bottles Brits can bring back across the English Channel, rumours of the death of the booze cruise have been greatly exaggerated. Louis Thomas heads to Calais to find out more.
on Nov 11
Drinking alcohol common in the natural world, study claims
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A new study from the University of Exeter has revealed that incidents of wildlife consuming alcohol are "much more abundant" than previously thought.
on Nov 2
Treasury Wine Estates sued over Dracula wine
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Australian wine giant Treasury Wine Estates is being sued in California over the release of a Halloween edition of 19 Crimes.
on Oct 31
Mass exodus: Chinese investors back out of Bordeaux
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A long line of Chinese investors who bought up Bordeaux châteaux over the last two decades are now selling up.
on Oct 31
Five ways AI is impacting the wine trade
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Artificial intelligence systems are here to stay, and every industry is grappling to remain a step ahead – wine is no exception, reports Lauren Eads.
on Oct 29
Beer fans can now identify true independent breweries
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Beer drinkers can now discover which beers are from independent breweries in pubs, bars, and shops, thanks to the new Indie Beer campaign.
on Oct 24
Why should young people invest in wine?
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While many Gen Zs and Millennials are reportedly shunning drinking alcohol altogether, there are those who see wine as a worthy investment opportunity – and there are also businesses trying to capitalise on this.
on Oct 17
'Come Over October’ campaign fights anti-wine narrative
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While many might be taking part in 'Sober October' this month, one group of campaigners wants the trade to get behind an alternative initiative – Come Over October.
on Oct 17
'Wine is hurting': the decline of sales in the US continues
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Despite stories of US wine sales bucking the trend of decline, Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America data reveals a gloomier picture.
on Oct 17
Why it’s time to rethink the concept of freshness in Champagne
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A tasting of Cristal Rosé back to the heatwave harvest of 1976 highlighted why it’s time to rethink the concept of freshness in Champagne.
on Oct 9
New rules on organic wine in US may 'harm' industry
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New certification rules on organic wine sold in the US that have recently come into effect could cause "widespread harm to the organic wine and spirits industry", the industry has warned.
on Oct 5
United Airlines extends Business Class wines to Economy
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The airline will now offer its premium canned wines, previously served exclusively to Business Class travellers, to those seated in Economy. But for a price...
on Oct 2
New study reasserts red wine helps reduce dementia risk
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Eating food and drinks which are abundant in flavonoids, including red wine, can assist in substantially lowering the risk of dementia.
on Sep 24
What does California's grape oversupply mean for the trade?
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There are a record number of premium grapes being offered on the cheap in California. But what does this mean for the wine trade?
on Sep 24
Languedoc: the brilliant jewel of the south of France
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There is more to southern French terroirs than Provence, with Bijou embracing Languedoc for its broad viticultural potential.
on Sep 20
Hello Kitty wine banned from UK
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An Italian producer has been banned from selling its Hello Kitty themed wine in the UK after a complaint was upheld by The Portman Group.
on Sep 19
Domaine Mirabeau gains regenerative certification
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Domaine Mirabeau in Provence has become France's first Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) vineyard. db finds out more from estate co-owner Stephen Cronk.
on Sep 17
Will coffee and breakfast at breweries save craft beer?
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US breweries are starting to diversify by launching coffee and breakfast. Could the UK craft scene also jump on the trend? db finds out more.
on Sep 12
Molson Coors to cut DEI policies to appease core consumers
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Molson Coors has plans to axe its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in a move that sees it refocus on its “business objectives”.
on Sep 9
Wine with meal shown to have health benefits
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A new scientific study has shown that drinking wine with a meal can have health benefits and reduce the risk of mortality for older drinkers.
on Sep 9
How food and wine pairings are evolving
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Has there ever been a more electrifying time to eat and drink? That sense of exhilaration is a double-edged sword. Kathleen Willcox investigates.
on Sep 4
Government plans to ban smoking in pub gardens
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The UK Government is considering an extension of the smoking ban to open-air spaces including small parks, outside nightclubs, and even pub beer gardens.
on Aug 30
Why the Carlsberg and Brooklyn Fonio beer is a taste of the future
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Carlsberg and Brooklyn Brewery have teamed up to create a new type of beer that uses 100% fonio grains, without any bittering hops or barley.
on Aug 30
Top 10 craft beer cities in Britain revealed
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The 10 best cities to drink craft beer in the UK have been identified in a study assessing indie breweries, award wins and pubs nationally.
on Aug 30
Naked Wines reports £16.3m loss — but claims 'real progress'
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Online retailer Naked Wines has reported another pre-tax loss in its financial results — but founder Rowan Gormley has claimed the ship is being turned around.
on Aug 28
Ryanair CEO calls for drinks limits at airports
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Michael O'Leary, CEO of budget airline Ryanair, has suggested that passengers should be restricted to a maximum of two drinks before boarding to stop instances of "misbehaviour".
on Aug 28
Who exactly is visiting Napa Valley?
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According to a detailed new study, wine tourists to Napa Valley are becoming more diverse, including the number of Black wine travellers tripling between 2018 and 2023.
on Aug 28
W1 still leads the way with London restaurant openings
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London saw 137 restaurants open in the first half of this year, and almost a fifth of these were in W1 postcodes, according to a new study.
on Aug 27
Olympic diver Tom Daley partners with Malibu
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Olympian Tom Daley has hung up his regular diving trunks for a knitted pair in a new partnership with Pernod Ricard's Malibu brand.
on Aug 16
Why Champagne is well-placed to weather climate change - The Drinks Business
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A pair of insightful tastings led by leading cellar masters last month showed how Champagne is adapting to climate change, and why the famous fizz appears well-placed to weather further meteorological challenges.
on Aug 13
Are fruit flavoured hazy IPAs the beers of the summer?
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Heineken has picked up on hints that watermelon is poised to be summer 2024’s top flavour. But is its latest release from Beavertown Brewery what beer drinkers really want? Jessica Mason finds out.
on Aug 12
How the cult of Super Tuscans is evolving
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Is it time to change the way we think and talk about the wine category formerly known as Super Tuscans? Kathleen Willcox investigates.
on Aug 2
Vorbourg added to AOC Alsace Grand Cru appellation for Pinot Noir
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Vorbourg has been named the third AOC Alsace appellation to be awarded Grand Cru status for Pinot Noir wines.
on Jul 26
Sake released which can only be made when fireflies visit
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Motosaka Sake Brewery, located in Japan's Mie Prefecture, has released a new rice wine which can only be made in years when fireflies visit.
on Jul 18
Brew York teams up with Shed Seven to release special beers
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Brew York has collaborated with York-based band Shed Seven to produce two new beers to celebrate the group’s 30th-anniversary tour.
on Jul 18
The trend for Belgian fruit beers continues in Britain
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Belgian brewery Haacht has introduced the fruit flavoured wheat beers Super 8 Cherry and Super 8 Peach into the UK.
on Jul 16
Fine wine remains buyers market during Q2
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The fine wine market remained a buyers’ market as prices continued to decline during the second quarter of the year.
on Jul 16
Bibi Graetz sets new record for bottle of Italian wine
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Renowned Italian wine producer Bibi Graetz has set a new record for Italian wine, after a one-off 27-litre bottle of Colore 2016 became the most expensive Italian bottle ever sold.
on Jul 15
New Zealand sea temperatures rise faster than global average
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The cool-climate country, which has until now been relatively untouched by climate change, is starting to hot up, a new study reveals.
on Jul 12