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Dorothy’s brings all-day dining culture to Mayfair
Dorothy’s, a newly opened restaurant on Savile Row in Mayfair, is pledging to bring all-day European wine and café culture to the capital with a drinks programme championing regional wines. The post Dorothy’s brings all-day dining culture to Mayfair appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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The Last Round: Why the wine trade must fight for the restaurant and the on-trade
Britain's hospitality sector is facing an existential crisis, and the wine trade can no longer afford to treat it as someone else's problem, writes Benjamin Jack. Cutting hospitality VAT isn't just about saving restaurants – it's about protecting the future of wine itself. The post The Last Round: Why the wine trade must fight for the restaurant and the on-trade appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Hélène Darroze at The Connaught launches new à la carte menu
The three Michelin-starred London restaurant has unveiled a new à la carte offering centred on ingredient provenance, alongside details of its redesigned dining spaces and extensive wine collection. The post Hélène Darroze at The Connaught launches new à la carte menu appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Is the Diageo UK MD getting ready to leave?
Rumours are continuing to circulate over whether the head of Diageo’s operations in the UK is preparing to step down after less than a year in the role. The post Is the Diageo UK MD getting ready to leave? appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Copa Jerez to test UK chefs and sommeliers’ pairing prowess
Entries are now open for the UK finals of Copa Jerez, the gastronomic competition that challenges chefs and sommeliers to create a perfect Sherry-inspired menu. The post Copa Jerez to test UK chefs and sommeliers’ pairing prowess appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Frost and hail threaten 2026 US and French wine harvests
Severe frost and hail have already caused extensive vineyard damage across parts of the United States and France, raising concerns over another difficult harvest year. Growers are reporting losses of up to 90% in some regions, with months of weather risks still ahead. The post Frost and hail threaten 2026 US and French wine harvests appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Saturday Kitchen launches wine club with Majestic
Weekend food show Saturday Kitchen has partnered with Majestic to launch a new wine subscription service featuring exclusive wines selected by resident experts Helen McGinn and Olly Smith. The post Saturday Kitchen launches wine club with Majestic appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Cask Marque rebrands Beer Marque to ‘Perfect Pint Promise’
Cask Marque is rebranding its all-beer accreditation, Beer Marque, as the Perfect Pint Promise following extensive consumer research and an industry trial. The post Cask Marque rebrands Beer Marque to ‘Perfect Pint Promise’ appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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California wineries request US$32 million to fight vineyard pest
Senators have requested the immediate release of emergency funds from the US Department of Agriculture to "contain and eradicate" the glassy-winged sharpshooter before it decimates vineyards across California. The post California wineries request US$32 million to fight vineyard pest appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Government urged to back new law to protect historic pubs
The consumer group The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is calling on MPs and ministers to back a new law to stop heritage pubs in England from being demolished or converted. The post Government urged to back new law to protect historic pubs appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Jaume Serra uncovers Cava’s Mediterranean identity
db discovers how the close proximity of Jaume Serra's vineyards to the Mediterranean Sea and the winery's commitment to quality are reflected in its wines. The post Jaume Serra uncovers Cava’s Mediterranean identity appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Italian icon wines strike ‘landmark partnership’ with Fells in UK
Two of Italy’s most recognisable fine wine names - Grattamacco and Poggio di Sotto - have appointed Fells as their UK distributor. The brands, both owned by ColleMassari Estates, will be available via the distributor from 1 July. The post Italian icon wines strike ‘landmark partnership’ with Fells in UK appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Argea shows the business sense in pushing sustainability
With its recent sustainability report, Italy’s largest private wine company is proving the positive impact of sustainability not only on people and the planet, but also on the producer itself. The post Argea shows the business sense in pushing sustainability appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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#WeekInPictures: Italian discoveries and Vagabond’s Soho debut
This week saw Italian wine regions and producers showcase everything from Tuscan Sangiovese to Lugana's Turbiana whites. Elsewhere, Vagabond Wines opened its largest venue to date in Soho and Andreola revealed an ambitious still wine project in the Belluno Dolomites. The post #WeekInPictures: Italian discoveries and Vagabond’s Soho debut appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Château Cheval Blanc CFO appointed estate director at Domaine Beauséjour
Arnaud de Laforcade, Château Cheval Blanc’s long-term CFO is to set to join Domaine Beauséjour in the Loire as estate director in September. The unexpected move underlines the huge potential of Chinon as an appellation, particularly for its Cabernet Franc. Arabella Mileham reports. The post Château Cheval Blanc CFO appointed estate director at Domaine Beauséjour appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Tito’s Vodka to give away free Espresso Martinis
To mark National Martini Day on 19 June, Tito's Vodka is offering 142 complimentary Espresso Martinis at venues across London. The post Tito’s Vodka to give away free Espresso Martinis appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Sacha Lichine launches Gstaad Wine & Food Festival for 2027 debut
Château d'Esclans founder Sacha Lichine is set to launch a new four-day wine and gastronomy festival in the Swiss Alps, bringing together leading chefs, winemakers and hospitality figures. The post Sacha Lichine launches Gstaad Wine & Food Festival for 2027 debut appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Napa Valley’s Bouchaine Vineyards appoints new DTC director
Carneros producer Bouchaine has hired David Eriksen to bring his "adventurous spirit" to the winery's direct-to-consumer role as it forges ahead with its "ambitious" renovations. The post Napa Valley’s Bouchaine Vineyards appoints new DTC director appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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China seizes 75,000 cases of counterfeit alcohol
Chinese authorities have dismantled several criminal networks involved in the production and sale of counterfeit spirits marketed as exclusive government and military products. The nationwide crackdown resulted in more than 75,000 cases of illicit alcohol being seized and dozens of arrests. The post China seizes 75,000 cases of counterfeit alcohol appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Alcohol cancer labels: public health measure or scare tactic?
In the second of our series on the implications of the WHO’s ‘no safe level’ agenda, Tom Bruce-Gardyne explores the battle to impose cancer warnings on drinks, and ponders the motives, whether it is really to inform consumers or simply to scare them into drinking less. The post Alcohol cancer labels: public health measure or scare tactic? appeared first on The Drinks Business .