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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 .
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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 .