The long-running saga around the St Emilion classification of 2012 will finally come to court next year it has been announced, with a Bordeaux magistrate accusing the owners of Angélus and Trotte Vieille of illegal interference in the process.
The parent company of UK wine retailer Oddbins lost £10 million and was stripped of its alcohol wholesale registration scheme licence (AWRS) six months before the retail business was placed in administration, db can reveal.
Owner of gin brand Bombay Sapphire, Bacardi, is facing a lawsuit in Florida over its use of the botanical grains of paradise, which cannot be used in the state to flavour spirits.
The brewing industry in the UK has decreased its CO2 emissions by 42% in a decade and now recovers 98% of its waste, according to figures published by The British Beer & Pub Association.
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James Lawrence explores how closures producers are using the latest technology to create eco-friendly seals and tackle counterfeiting.
While it may only produce a small amount of Pinot Noir, New Zealand punches well above its weight when it comes to quality.
Argentine producers are starting to experiment with white varieties to create terroir-driven expressions throughout the country.
The UK drinks retail scene is undergoing testing times, but there are signs of growth with the beers, wine and spirits category. Arabella Mileham speaks to analysts and key industry players to see where this growth is coming from.
French co-operatives are shining a light on their green credentials. Adopting organic and biodynamic farming practices, they are leading the way in sustainable viticulture. Elizabeth Gabay MW reports.
It may be the world’s most popular sparkling wine, but with growth in the UK slowing and no recognisable brand names, it’s time for producers to spread their wings in search of growth further afield, writes Lauren Eads.
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Common viewpoints around plastic waste appear to be divided into two quite separate camps these days, according to Pertainer CEO Hugh Ross.
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Charlie Blightman, head sommelier at Noble Rot wine bar and restaurant in Bloomsbury, tells db about meeting Beastie Boy Mike D, why he’s proud to be a sommelier in London and a dramatic incident with a bowl of soup.
The Champagne industry has traditionally been run by men, with a few notable exceptions. But, as Lucy Shaw discovers, there is a new wave of women who are smashing the glass ceiling and making their mark on the sector.
This week in the world of drinks: Katy Perry does a turn at Auction Napa Valley; The Barbarians commiserate a defeat to England Rugby with Pol Roger; Metallica find a new master distiller for their whiskey brand; and the “world’s first” levitating statue of Eric Cantona lands in London…