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Latest figures show decline for French organic drinks
Though the organic sector overall is growing in France, the official statistics for 2025 show that alcoholic beverages are the only categories shrinking, with two powerhouse regions driving the decline. The post Latest figures show decline for French organic drinks appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Westgarth Wines expands fine wine business into Europe with new hire
Californian-based fine wine retailer Westgarth Wines has appointed a new director of sales to lead its European expansion, after opening a London branch. The post Westgarth Wines expands fine wine business into Europe with new hire appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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The finest rosé wines money can buy
Yes, there is such a thing as pink fine wine, and Patrick Schmitt MW has picked out a handful of the greatest, all of which gained a top scores in this year's Global Rosé Masters. But be warned, they aren't cheap, priced from £60 to almost £200. The post The finest rosé wines money can buy appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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‘We make a wine for that’: Australia to relaunch national campaign
The post ‘We make a wine for that’: Australia to relaunch national campaign appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Indies to receive £250 for Bordeaux Wine Month
Applications to participate in Bordeaux Wine Month this September have opened, with independent wine merchants receiving support to celebrate the best of the region. The post Indies to receive £250 for Bordeaux Wine Month appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Saint Wine and Cru Wines join forces
Australian fine wine distributors Saint Wine and Cru Wines have formed a new partnership to expand their national footprint, boost customer service and provide stronger representation for their producers. The post Saint Wine and Cru Wines join forces appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Applications open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards
Vinexposium has revealed that applications are now open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards which annually recognises the most impactful and responsible initiatives across the wine and spirits industry. The post Applications open for the 2027 V d’Or Business Awards appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti collection sells for nearly €500,000 at iDealwine
A collection of 124 bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti from a collection "in a league of its own" achieved nearly €500,000 at an iDealwine auction this week - well above the expected pre-sale estimate. The post Domaine de la Romanée-Conti collection sells for nearly €500,000 at iDealwine appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Filu ‘e Ferru: Sardinia’s secret spirit
Those heading to Sardinia this summer may like to seek out the local 'vine water' for a potent yet traditional slice of the island, writes Declan Ryder. The post Filu ‘e Ferru: Sardinia’s secret spirit appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Chef Andrew Wong and Dishoom’s Amar Radia plan Chinese pub
The co-founder of Indian restaurant chain Dishoom, Amar Radia, and Andrew Wong, the chef behind the two Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant A Wong, are opening a “Chinese public house” in London. The post Chef Andrew Wong and Dishoom’s Amar Radia plan Chinese pub appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Constellation’s wine and spirits sales down nearly 50%
Constellation Brands’ first quarter results, although soft, provided some cheer and beat analysts’ forecasts. Beer is up, wine and spirits are considerably down and Tequila is well and truly stealing the show. The post Constellation’s wine and spirits sales down nearly 50% appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Vinexpo Asia is moving permanently to Hong Kong; Singapore responds
After just two editions in Singapore, Rodolphe Lameyse of Comexposium has pulled the plug on Singapore, committing to Hong Kong from 2027. db hears the case from other sides. The post Vinexpo Asia is moving permanently to Hong Kong; Singapore responds appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Liv-ex EP: the 2025 vintage is ‘an opportunity rather than a mistake’
There is hope for en primeur, according to Liv-ex’s closing report on this year’s campaign – and though the "make or break"’ campaign turned out to be more of a “middling” affair met with “tepid sale”, pricing that may seem sensible with the benefit of hindsight. The post Liv-ex EP: the 2025 vintage is ‘an opportunity rather than a mistake’ appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Viña Artesano to give a ‘taste of the land’ to the premium on-trade
Argentinian winery Viña Artesano, owned by Grupo Avinea, is releasing a new range of fine wines that has been inspired by viticulture working in harmony with nature. As the latest portfolio of wines is set to become available across the UK on-trade, db finds out more. The post Viña Artesano to give a ‘taste of the land’ to the premium on-trade appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Fero surpasses US$1 billion in inventory
The drinks industry supply-chain platform has now traded more than 100 million bottles, db can reveal. The milestone is “a testament to both the strength of demand and power of the platform we are building for the industry”, said CFO Dan Gibney. The post Fero surpasses US$1 billion in inventory appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Thailand reviews alcohol dispenser rules to close retail loopholes
Thailand's government is reviewing alcohol sales regulations in an effort to tighten controls on self-service alcohol dispensers, amid concerns that some retailers have exploited gaps in existing rules. The post Thailand reviews alcohol dispenser rules to close retail loopholes appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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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 .