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news2026-07-03
Excursions off the Riesling trail: what else can the Finger Lakes do?
This was a seminar at the FLXcursion event that I’ve just come back from. The goal was to explore the
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news2026-07-03
Price sensitive: is depremiumisation the future?
Having spent years promoting premiumisation, the global spirits industry now finds itself pushing more affordable options The post Price sensitive: is depremiumisation the future? appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Nicola Carruthers2 views
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news2026-07-02
Weingut Frank, one of the stars of Austria’s Weinviertel region
Website: https://www.weingutfrank.at/englishhome Frank is a family winery that’s been going since 1724. They’re currently farming 23 hectares of vines, and
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news2026-07-02
The wines of Weingut Kurz, Weinviertel, Austria
Website: https://www.weingutkurz.at/ Eric Kurz (pictured above) is the third generation in this family winery, and makes 80% white wines and 20%
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news2026-07-02
A trio of impressive Pet Nats from UK winery Westwell
Westwell are nailing Pet Nat. Everyone makes one, and sometimes they are accidentally good. But to do it well consistently
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news2026-07-02
Baijiu plays game of risk and reward
Many baijiu brands are effectively state-owned, which means they can be conservatively run, unwilling to break into new territories The post Baijiu plays game of risk and reward appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Nicola Carruthers2 views
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news2026-07-02
The Tonic & Mixer Masters 2026 medal winners
Flavour innovations and evolving drinking patterns mean tonics and mixers are more than able to stand on their own in a world of spirits The post The Tonic & Mixer Masters 2026 medal winners appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Nicola Carruthers3 views
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news2026-07-02
The Bat & Ball team are set to reopen the historic Carlisle Castle Hotel
The team behind Redfern’s Bat & Ball Hotel are launching their second venue, taking over the historic Carlisle Castle Hotel in Newtown, with plans to reopen the neighbourhood pub in late 2026. Rather than reinventing the 150-year-old venue, the independent hospitality group says its focus will be on restoring and preserving one of Sydney’s most… The post The Bat & Ball team are set to reopen the historic Carlisle Castle Hotel appeared first on australianbartender.com.au .
by Alexandra Zinghini1 view
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news2026-07-01
The Gin Masters 2026 – First Tasting results
The first part of our two-strong gin tastings showed that when it comes to taste and quality, the sector is in blooming health The post The Gin Masters 2026 – First Tasting results appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Melita Kiely2 views
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news2026-06-30
Wednesday Women: Emma Brown on carrying forward a family wine legacy
Emma Brown shares how heritage, innovation and consumer insight shape the next chapter of Brown Family Wine Group.
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news2026-06-30
Tenerife winery Altos de Trevejos starts a new phase with Borja Pérez as winemaker
Website: https://www.altosdetrevejos.com/ We crossed from the north, via the Teide national part, to the south of Tenerife. Here you can
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news2026-06-30
At Osmote, Ben Riccardi is making some of the Finger Lakes’ best wines, and is shining a light on modern hybrids as well as vinifera varieties
Website: https://www.osmotewine.com/ Ben Riccardi (pictured above) is doing some special things at Osmote. On my first visit to the Finger
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news2026-06-30
Cognac regroups to recover from category crash
A crash in the market for Cognac due to multiple causes is forcing producers to regroup and take a different approach for short-term survival The post Cognac regroups to recover from category crash appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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news2026-06-30
The wines of Languedoc 2026
Even without the Roussillon bit tacked on to the end, the French region of Languedoc is an enormous producer of wine. Within Europe, it comes in at second place, with Castilla-La Mancha at number one, although this is a bit of a tricky comparison given that Spain’s juggernaut is three times the size in terms of land. As you can drive from one end of Languedoc to the other in about an hour and a half, it’s not necessarily tremendous when looking at the physical landscape. But, in terms of […] For full access, please log in or purchase a subscription.
by Miquel Hudin2 views
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news2026-06-30
Bartender of the Year 2026 Returns and Registrations are Still Open!
Australia’s bartending elite are once again being called to the bar, with the return of the Bartender of the Year competition for 2026, sponsored by Spirits Academy. The multi-stage showdown is designed to separate the well-trained from the world-class. Structured to test every facet of the craft, the competition moves far beyond simply making good… The post Bartender of the Year 2026 Returns and Registrations are Still Open! appeared first on australianbartender.com.au .
by Alexandra Zinghini1 view
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news2026-06-29
A match made for the palate
Jeff Schroeter, restaurateur, chef, and now owner of Darling Glebe at Sydney’s historic Darling Mills site, has cooked in Michelin-starred restaurants to private meals for Madonna and the late Queen Elizabeth II. He is passionate about the whole dining experience, ensuring a partnership between cocktail and food that makes your mouth sing. Chef Jeff Schroeter… The post A match made for the palate appeared first on australianbartender.com.au .
by Kim Berry1 view
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news2026-06-28
Exploring Riesling in the Finger Lakes: a seminar
Riesling is such an interesting grape variety. In the spirit of exploring the landscape of Riesling and trying to see
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news2026-06-28
Konstantin Frank, one of the most important wineries in the Finger Lakes region of New York State
This is one of the most well known (and important) of the Finger Lakes wineries, with a debut vintage of
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news2026-06-26
Visiting Hillick & Hobbs with winemaker Lynne Fahy – one of the most spectacular vineyards in the Finger Lakes region of New York State
Website: https://www.hillickandhobbs.com/ Paul Hobbs is very well known in the wine world, and as well as consulting widely he opened
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news2026-06-26
Canada’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys (10) Corcelettes
Website: https://www.corceletteswine.ca/ Corcelettes is one of the leading producers in the Similkameen Valley, which is a small but interesting valley
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news2026-06-26
Island Wines: a tasting of sweet wines from Tenerife, Pantellaria, Kefalonia and Santorini
Matteo Montone presented this seminar on sweet wines from islands, as part of the excellent Island Wines summit in Tenerife.
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news2026-06-26
Why Nick King Bet on a Speakeasy in Regional NSW
Opening a speakeasy in regional NSW isn’t the obvious play – but for Nick King, that was the point. With wife Anna Wealands, he’s carved out a space between a pub and fine dining, bringing a unique cocktail experience to Wagga. For Nick King, opening a bar in regional NSW wasn’t about chasing a trend… The post Why Nick King Bet on a Speakeasy in Regional NSW appeared first on australianbartender.com.au .
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news2026-06-23
From Seoul: Jacob Jang on the Power of Hospitality
The beverage manager at Conrad Seoul, Jacob Jang, reflects on his love of hospitality and what it has taught him so far. Tell us about your time in hospitality. I was drawn to the hospitality industry while still in high school. I studied Hotel Management at university in Korea and Switzerland, and I have now… The post From Seoul: Jacob Jang on the Power of Hospitality appeared first on australianbartender.com.au .
by Kim Berry3 views
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news2026-06-22
Yuki Bar revisited: one of London’s best spots for natural wine
We popped into Yuki Bar yesterday while we were exploring London Fields, which is one of the gastronomic hotspots of
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Excursions off the Riesling trail: what else can the Finger Lakes do?

Price sensitive: is depremiumisation the future?

Weingut Frank, one of the stars of Austria’s Weinviertel region

The wines of Weingut Kurz, Weinviertel, Austria

A trio of impressive Pet Nats from UK winery Westwell

Baijiu plays game of risk and reward

The Tonic & Mixer Masters 2026 medal winners

The Bat & Ball team are set to reopen the historic Carlisle Castle Hotel

The Gin Masters 2026 – First Tasting results

Wednesday Women: Emma Brown on carrying forward a family wine legacy

Tenerife winery Altos de Trevejos starts a new phase with Borja Pérez as winemaker

At Osmote, Ben Riccardi is making some of the Finger Lakes’ best wines, and is shining a light on modern hybrids as well as vinifera varieties

Cognac regroups to recover from category crash

The wines of Languedoc 2026

Bartender of the Year 2026 Returns and Registrations are Still Open!

A match made for the palate

Exploring Riesling in the Finger Lakes: a seminar

Konstantin Frank, one of the most important wineries in the Finger Lakes region of New York State

Visiting Hillick & Hobbs with winemaker Lynne Fahy – one of the most spectacular vineyards in the Finger Lakes region of New York State

Canada’s Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys (10) Corcelettes

Island Wines: a tasting of sweet wines from Tenerife, Pantellaria, Kefalonia and Santorini

Why Nick King Bet on a Speakeasy in Regional NSW

From Seoul: Jacob Jang on the Power of Hospitality

Yuki Bar revisited: one of London’s best spots for natural wine