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The future on en primeur will be determined by distribution rather than reducing price
The future of en primeur is more about how to control the distribution than the price, according to Berry Bros. and Rudd’s fine wine purchasing md Max Lalondrelle, speaking to the drinks business in an exclusive interview. The post The future on en primeur will be determined by distribution rather than reducing price appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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France bans alcohol at festivals as heatwave grips wine regions
French authorities have banned alcohol consumption at state-organised events and in public spaces across parts of the country as temperatures climb towards 42°C during a record heatwave. The post France bans alcohol at festivals as heatwave grips wine regions appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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WineCap: which châteaux ‘won’ EP in terms of pricing?
Out of 130 “commercially significant” investment-grade wines released in this year’s Bordeaux en primeur campaign, fewer than ten producers “truly responded” to the trade's call to offer tempting pricing, WineCap CEO Alexander Westgarth has claimed. The post WineCap: which châteaux ‘won’ EP in terms of pricing? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Andreola takes Prosecco expertise into the Dolomites
Valdobbiadene producer Andreola is developing traditional method sparkling and still wines from a nine-hectare vineyard in the Belluno Dolomites. During a visit to Sedico, the drinks business found a project shaped by the family’s ambition to move beyond the Prosecco label. The post Andreola takes Prosecco expertise into the Dolomites appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Milos brings Greek summer in a glass to Mayfair
A new collection of Greek-inspired spritzes is being introduced across estiatorio Milos restaurants in the US and UK as the restaurant group looks to capture the spirit of a Mediterranean summer. The post Milos brings Greek summer in a glass to Mayfair appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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One in three Brits cut back on booze
A third of British adults who drink alcohol say they are consuming less than they did a year ago, as health-conscious consumers pivot towards moderation, according to new survey data. The post One in three Brits cut back on booze appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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When frost strikes, Château Clarke brings in the sheep
To protect vines from cold conditions, wineries in Bordeaux rely on an array of methods. This year, Château Clarke achieved a 2°C increase in temperature using an unconventional solution: a flock of woolly sheep. db reports. The post When frost strikes, Château Clarke brings in the sheep appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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US breweries reignite trend for mid-strength beer
Breweries across the US have started to rebuild their adoration for 4-5% ABV beer in a bid to help distinguish them from light and non-alcoholic brews. The post US breweries reignite trend for mid-strength beer appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Muse by Tom Aikens launches summer wine nights
Intimate London restaurant Muse by Tom Aikens is launching a weekly series of wine events throughout the summer, pairing the Norfolk-born chef’s food with wines from around the world. The post Muse by Tom Aikens launches summer wine nights appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Heineken names Rafa Oliveira as CEO
Heineken has nominated Rafael (Rafa) Oliveira to become its new chief executive officer and chair of the executive board. The post Heineken names Rafa Oliveira as CEO appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Master Winemaker 100: Bertrand Léon
The technical director at Château d’Esclans in Provence tells db about facing nature with patience, focusing on individual parcels and why winemaking matters because it endures. The post Master Winemaker 100: Bertrand Léon appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Russia opens ‘wine Disneyland’ to boost enotourism
Earlier this month, The Bely Mys wine city was opened in Gelendzhik as the largest of four major wine and tourism complexes opening across Russia and Crimea in 2026, backed largely by Bank Rossiya. The post Russia opens ‘wine Disneyland’ to boost enotourism appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Ryan Seacrest sells Napa mansion for US$18.5 million
The American TV host, whose net worth is estimated to be about $500m, has sold his 16-hectare St Helena property to a mystery buyer after listing it two years ago. The post Ryan Seacrest sells Napa mansion for US$18.5 million appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Why innovation runs in the veins at Mouton Cadet
Widely-known brand Mouton Cadet has nearly 100 years of history behind it, yet the brand’s propulsive, original attitude defines it as much as the weight of Bordeaux history. The post Why innovation runs in the veins at Mouton Cadet appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Indian drinks group seeks level playing field ahead of tariff cuts
India’s leading alcohol industry body has urged state governments to review tax concessions for imported spirits before the first UK trade deal tariff reductions take effect next month. The group argues that existing state incentives, combined with lower import duties, could place domestic producers at a competitive disadvantage. The post Indian drinks group seeks level playing field ahead of tariff cuts appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Italy launches new ‘crisis fund’ for winemakers in Trentino
The Italian Agriculture Ministry has approved a new crisis fund which will compensate winegrowers in Trentino who suffer a "significant" drop in income due to price volatility or unfavourable economic conditions, it said. The post Italy launches new ‘crisis fund’ for winemakers in Trentino appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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10 award-winning English wines to drink during English Wine Week
A run of medals at the Global Wine Masters suggests the UK's producers no longer need patriotic goodwill to fill glasses. Here are 10 bottles to seek out for English Wine Week. The post 10 award-winning English wines to drink during English Wine Week appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Mobile bar built from combine harvester tours the US
A bar built into a combine harvester has been created by AB InBev to celebrate American farmers and US-farmed beer ingredients and is set to go on tour across the country this summer. db reports. The post Mobile bar built from combine harvester tours the US appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Centre-Loire grabs attention in London
Terroir-driven, stylistically diverse and increasingly relevant in commercial terms, the wines of Centre-Loire were celebrated at this year's London Wine Fair. The post Centre-Loire grabs attention in London appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Beer goggles: Guinness binoculars now available
An extremely limited-edition collectible, in the form of Guinness binoculars, have become available to fans who are willing to enter a social media contest. The post Beer goggles: Guinness binoculars now available appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Wine List of the Week: Willett’s at Belmond Cadogan
Douglas Blyde visits Willett's at The Cadogan, A Belmond Hotel, where a restored Chelsea landmark pairs polished British cooking with one of London's "most thoughtful" hotel wine lists, placing English still wines firmly in the spotlight without losing sight of international classics. The post Wine List of the Week: Willett’s at Belmond Cadogan appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Orlando Bloom becomes new face of Casillero del Diablo
The Pirates of the Caribbean star fronts the brand's new campaign, calling the tale behind its 'Devil's Cellar' one of the most "iconic stories in the world of wine". The post Orlando Bloom becomes new face of Casillero del Diablo appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Six gold medal winning rosé wines under £20
Following The Global Rosé Masters earlier this year, we have picked out the sub £20 gold medal winning wines from the competition, with our top affordable drops hailing from Australia and Italy, as well as France – including one new celebrity-backed brand from Provence. The post Six gold medal winning rosé wines under £20 appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Foam cocktails make a comeback in Asia’s bars
From Hong Kong to Osaka and Bangkok, bartenders are reviving foam-topped cocktails as drinkers seek more immersive, multisensory experiences. Once a hallmark of the molecular mixology boom, foam is being used to add visual drama to cocktails in an era where, once again, more is more. Rebecca Lo reports. The post Foam cocktails make a comeback in Asia’s bars appeared first on The Drinks Business .