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Exploring the ‘living heritage’ of Château Sainte Marguerite
Driven by the vision and commitment of the Fayard family, Château Sainte Marguerite has become a stand-out producer of quality Provence wines. The post Exploring the ‘living heritage’ of Château Sainte Marguerite appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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How B Corp can cut through ‘a lack of literacy around sustainability’
B Corp certification is more than just a nice logo for Cork Supply – it is creating a new message for partners in the company’s supply chain. The post How B Corp can cut through ‘a lack of literacy around sustainability’ appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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3,000 bottles of Alta Langa stolen from Strevi winery
More than 3,000 bottles of premium fizz have been nicked from Banfi winery in Piedmont in what the producer has described as a carefully calculated operation. The post 3,000 bottles of Alta Langa stolen from Strevi winery appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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US spirits producers target Tokyo and Taiwan
The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) recently led a trade tour involving 18 US distilleries to East Asia, in a bid to champion American spirits in the region. The post US spirits producers target Tokyo and Taiwan appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Tributes paid to Port industry veteran, Jim Reader
Jim Reader, the former head of Cockburn’s Port who was a widely respected member of the port industry in his adopted Portugal, died at home in Oporto at the age of 75. The post Tributes paid to Port industry veteran, Jim Reader appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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What’s working in mid-strength wine
There's an emerging category of sub 9% abv wines in the UK, dubbed 'mid-strength' by the trade, and it's got celebrity backing – but are consumers actually buying the wines based on their alcohol level? Patrick Schmitt MW finds out. The post What’s working in mid-strength wine appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Burnham pledges 20% business rates cut for pubs, bars and clubs
Andy Burnham, who is expected to take over as UK Prime Minister at the end of the month, will propose a 20% reduction on business rates for pubs, bars and nightclubs, offset by hiking rates for warehouses belonging to online giants like Amazon. The post Burnham pledges 20% business rates cut for pubs, bars and clubs appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Bestway and Budweiser tie-up drives huge sales surge
Bestway Wholesale’s partnership with the AB InBev-owned beer brand Budweiser has shown how strong supplier collaboration can benefit sales. db reports. The post Bestway and Budweiser tie-up drives huge sales surge appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Beer importer James Clay promotes from within
UK-based specialist beer importer James Clay & Sons has promoted Stuart Pearson to the role of head of sales. db reports. The post Beer importer James Clay promotes from within appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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The Big Interview: Costco’s Chad Sokol
Chad Sokol, vice president of wine and liquor at Costco, is on a quest for hidden gems, writes Sarah Heller MW, with fine wine from Bordeaux a surprising priority for the wholesaler. The post The Big Interview: Costco’s Chad Sokol appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Top 10 oldest wineries and distilleries in the US
Ahead of Independence Day on Saturday, db reveals the oldest wineries and distilleries in the United States that remain operational, two of which predate the Declaration of Independence altogether. The post Top 10 oldest wineries and distilleries in the US appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Top 10 oldest wineries and distilleries in US
Ahead of Independence Day on Saturday, db reveals the oldest wineries and distilleries in the United States that remain operational, two of which predate the Declaration of Independence altogether. The post Top 10 oldest wineries and distilleries in US appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Vinarchy puts ‘biggest investment yet’ behind new Jacob’s Creek campaign
The Australian parent company of Jacob's Creek has launched its 'Welcome to the Creek' campaign, aimed at making wine drinking more social and approachable The post Vinarchy puts ‘biggest investment yet’ behind new Jacob’s Creek campaign appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Former Bakewell bank reopens as restaurant after £2.6m revamp
A Grade II-listed former bank in the centre of Bakewell has relaunched as a restaurant and cocktail bar following a £2.6 million makeover. The post Former Bakewell bank reopens as restaurant after £2.6m revamp appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Beer considered to be the ‘most American’ of drinks
Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, new statistics have revealed that the majority of adults believe beer is the drink that is understood to be “most American”. db looks at the findings. The post Beer considered to be the ‘most American’ of drinks appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Beer Hour: Lotte Peplow
Lotte Peplow, the Brewers Association’s American craft beer ambassador for Europe, tells Jessica Mason about her experience within the beer sector, the challenges and trends that are changing it and the education and advice that has shaped her perspective along the way. The post Beer Hour: Lotte Peplow appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Champagne on course for earliest harvest start date ever
Following an unusually early and heavily frost-damaged start to the season, followed by recent heatwave conditions, Champagne could be on course for the earliest start date for harvesting in its long history. The post Champagne on course for earliest harvest start date ever appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Aldi launches its ‘chicken wine’ dupe in magnum
Budget supermarket Aldi is to release Le Grand Poulet Rosé wine, a magnum-sized version of its Le Petit Poulet Rosé, on 6 July, the same day England plays Mexico in the World Cup. The post Aldi launches its ‘chicken wine’ dupe in magnum appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Digital ID to be accepted for UK alcohol sales
Digital proof of age will be accepted for alcohol sales in England and Wales from autumn 2026 under changes announced by the Home Office. While the move is intended to modernise age verification, experts argue its success will depend on clear guidance, staff training and robust safeguards to ensure consistent implementation and prevent abuse of the system. db reports The post Digital ID to be accepted for UK alcohol sales appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Relighting a passion: wine and America on a milestone anniversary
As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary this weekend, where does wine fit into the national mood? Karen MacNeil argues that Americans should take the chance to embrace a longstanding and unique wine culture. The post Relighting a passion: wine and America on a milestone anniversary appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Diageo sale of East African Breweries is on the rocks
An agreed sale of East African Breweries to Japanese beer maker Asahi has hit a major roadblock as multiple lawsuits have been filed to stop it going through. Ron Emler reports. The post Diageo sale of East African Breweries is on the rocks appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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LCB’s Jane Renwick on empowering women in drinks logistics
Jane Renwick, fine wine director at LCB, has paved the way for women to thrive and make a difference in a male-dominated industry. The post LCB’s Jane Renwick on empowering women in drinks logistics appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Valdo celebrates 100 years as a Prosecco Superiore pioneer
Long before terroir was discussed on every wine list, Valdo was making wine from Prosecco’s top sites. That combination of respect for heritage and forward thinking has now sustained it for a century. The post Valdo celebrates 100 years as a Prosecco Superiore pioneer appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Bollinger launches PNAYC21
Bollinger has launched the seventh version of its 100% Pinot Noir series, PNAYC21, the second such wine to come mostly from its home cru of Aÿ, after PNAYC18 - but there the similarities end, writes Giles Fallowfield. The post Bollinger launches PNAYC21 appeared first on The Drinks Business .