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Success for English wine at DWWA 2026
The breadth of English wine was on display at Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, with top winners spanning from aged sparkling wines to characterful still styles.
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Beer considered to be the ‘most American’ of drinks
Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, new statistics have revealed that the majority of adults believe beer is the drink that is understood to be “most American”. db looks at the findings. The post Beer considered to be the ‘most American’ of drinks appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Isle of Arran Distillers partners with Chimera
The producer of Arran and Lagg single malts has signed an exclusive UK distribution deal with London-based Chimera Brand Development The post Isle of Arran Distillers partners with Chimera appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Beer Hour: Lotte Peplow
Lotte Peplow, the Brewers Association’s American craft beer ambassador for Europe, tells Jessica Mason about her experience within the beer sector, the challenges and trends that are changing it and the education and advice that has shaped her perspective along the way. The post Beer Hour: Lotte Peplow appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Champagne on course for earliest harvest start date ever
Following an unusually early and heavily frost-damaged start to the season, followed by recent heatwave conditions, Champagne could be on course for the earliest start date for harvesting in its long history. The post Champagne on course for earliest harvest start date ever appeared first on The Drinks Business .
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Aldi launches its ‘chicken wine’ dupe in magnum
Budget supermarket Aldi is to release Le Grand Poulet Rosé wine, a magnum-sized version of its Le Petit Poulet Rosé, on 6 July, the same day England plays Mexico in the World Cup. The post Aldi launches its ‘chicken wine’ dupe in magnum appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Sarah Neish19 viewsheadlinesnewschicken-winela-vieille-fermeperrinrose - news
‘Real opportunities’ for Jägermeister in Northern Ireland
Jägermeister has partnered with Richmond Marketing to increase its Northern Ireland footprint The post ‘Real opportunities’ for Jägermeister in Northern Ireland appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Rupert Hohwieler20 viewsnewsjagermeisterliqueursmarketingmast-jagermeister - news
Digital ID to be accepted for UK alcohol sales
Digital proof of age will be accepted for alcohol sales in England and Wales from autumn 2026 under changes announced by the Home Office. While the move is intended to modernise age verification, experts argue its success will depend on clear guidance, staff training and robust safeguards to ensure consistent implementation and prevent abuse of the system. db reports The post Digital ID to be accepted for UK alcohol sales appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Amelie Maurice-Jones21 viewsfront-page-draw-inheadlinesnews - news
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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Brand ambassador sues Campari America alleging wrongful termination
Former Campari employee Alex Negranza has taken the business to court, alleging unlawful discrimination and interference with medical leave The post Brand ambassador sues Campari America alleging wrongful termination appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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Kavalan Solist Madeira Cask debuts in travel retail
The limited edition Taiwanese single malt from Kavalan Distillery was aged in a single first-fill Madeira cask The post Kavalan Solist Madeira Cask debuts in travel retail appeared first on The Spirits Business .
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The Evolving Landscape of European Craft Beer
Mat Sandoval of Living Haus Beer Co. interviews Oli Banks of Stigbergets Bryggeri. Banks discusses his journey from the UK to Sweden, his role in expanding the brewery, and his focus on quality and efficiency. He highlights the importance of ingredient selection, particularly hops like Citra and Mosaic, and the impact of beer festivals on […] The post The Evolving Landscape of European Craft Beer first appeared on All About Beer .
by John Holl10 viewsuncategorized - news
When Everyone’s Favorite DIY Pride Party Goes Mainstream
Twinks vs. Dolls takes Times Square.
by Francky Knapp15 viewsculture - news
Managing the late season threat of Spotted Wing Drosophila
Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) has been a consistent late season concern for UK vineyards, notably since its discovery in southeast England in 2012. Unlike the common fruit fly that targets damaged or overripe fruit, Drosophila suzukii is equipped with a serrated ovipositor capable of laying eggs directly into healthy berries. For growers, SWD represents a […] The post Managing the late season threat of Spotted Wing Drosophila appeared first on Vineyard Magazine .
by Megan Fitzpatrick4 viewsgrape-growing - news
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 Carruthers19 viewsdraw-infeatureasiaasian-spiritsbaijiufeatures - news
[Escapade # 2 ] Sideways en Médoc
Pour bien préparer vos vacances et découvrir le vin autrement, la rédaction de Terre de Vins a compilé les meilleures adresses de chaque région. Aujourd’hui, découvrez une escapade dans le Médoc pour arpenter les vignes à pied ou en courant. Suivez le guide ! Château Lagrange | TOP 100 Architecture & paysage Cette propriété incarne […] Cet article [Escapade # 2 ] Sideways en Médoc est apparu en premier sur Terre de Vins .
by Jean-Charles Chapuzet12 viewsactualitesnotourisme - news
Müller Thurgau: 64 wines competing in the 23rd competition
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 2 in Cembra, as part of the opening of the 39th edition of Müller Thurgau: Vino di Montagna. A great surprise from the 2025 vintage, for a wine proving to be increasingly contemporary and possessing all the qualities to be appreciated by an international audience. L'articolo Müller Thurgau: 64 wines competing in the 23rd competition proviene da Wine Meridian .
by Emanuele Fiorio7 viewsenglish-news - news
Ten whiskeys for the US 250th anniversary
Whiskey producers across the country have unveiled a plethora of limited releases to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US The post Ten whiskeys for the US 250th anniversary appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Miona Madsen21 viewsdraw-infeaturetop-10american-whiskeybourbonrye - news
Relighting a passion: wine and America on a milestone anniversary
As the US celebrates its 250th anniversary this weekend, where does wine fit into the national mood? Karen MacNeil argues that Americans should take the chance to embrace a longstanding and unique wine culture. The post Relighting a passion: wine and America on a milestone anniversary appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Karen MacNeil16 viewsnewsamericaamerica250come-over-octobercommentkaren-macneill - news
Your Frankly A Bit Too Humid Post-Canada Day 2026 Doldrums Edition Of The Beery News Notes
Happy day after Canada Day! I’ve been hiding in the basement near the air conditioner outlet myself. Because Wednesday days off are the worst of the days off in the schedule, aren’t they. But it’s still a day off for so many so we should not begrudge the lack of mail delivery and all that … Continue reading "Your Frankly A Bit Too Humid Post-Canada Day 2026 Doldrums Edition Of The Beery News Notes"
by Alan23 viewsasia-otherwisebeer-in-the-end-timescanadachinaenglandfests-and-gatherings - news
SipSource: vodka to outpace US spirits market
The vodka category is expected to outperform the core spirits market in the US over the next 12 months, according to a SipSource forecast The post SipSource: vodka to outpace US spirits market appeared first on The Spirits Business .
by Nicola Carruthers15 viewsnewssipsourceuswine-spirits-wholesalers-of-americawswa - news
Diageo sale of East African Breweries is on the rocks
An agreed sale of East African Breweries to Japanese beer maker Asahi has hit a major roadblock as multiple lawsuits have been filed to stop it going through. Ron Emler reports. The post Diageo sale of East African Breweries is on the rocks appeared first on The Drinks Business .
by Ron Emler24 viewsheadlinesnewsasahiasiabeerdiageo - news
Soca-Rel Escursac 2024
Alan Nance finds that the colour of respite from the summer heat is also red
by Alan Nance3 views - news
How Kurt Josef Zalto engineered the Shape of Taste
A wine glass is never neutral, and Josephinenhütte has built an entire philosophy around that idea: The Shape of Taste. At its center is the Josephine collection’s signature bend, a calculated form Kurt Josef Zalto spent 30 years refining through hundreds of prototypes. Mouth blown by hand, each of the ten shapes acts as a … The post How Kurt Josef Zalto engineered the Shape of Taste appeared first on World Of Fine Wine .
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