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September 2018

Step change

Chile’s winemakers are putting quality before quantity

Fight club

Wine takes off in duty free

Budding ambitions

Can weed and wine mix?

Subscriber Articles


Natural Selection: the rise of organic wine

Low-intervention wines, whether they be made organically, biodynamically or naturally, are becoming increasingly popular. Edith Hancock reports.


Prosecco: Traders of the lost arc

while Prosecco may be an undoubted success, many producers are attempting to persuade sellers and consumers to trade up to better quality – and more expensive – versions of the popular Italian fizz. Lauren Eads investigates


Let’s talk about Sekt, baby

With the increasing popularity of sparkling wines, the time is ripe for Germany’s fizz, Sekt, to make its mark. Given that it is essentially starting from a blank slate, producers have a rare opportunity to lure consumers, finds Lauren Eads.
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Unsigned Talent Tasting

London,United Kingdom
20th Sep 2018

Love Wine, Love Chile

London,United Kingdom
25th Sep 2018

Almaviva Masterclass

London,United Kingdom
26th Sep 2018

Crus Bougeois du Medoc 2016 Official Selection Press & Trade Tasting

London,United Kingdom
27th Sep 2018
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Wine

Adrian Garforth to head IMW

Overhex Wines collaborates with South African band Spoegwolf

Uncorked: Shigekazu Misawa from Japan’s Grace Wine

Spirits

Sales of UK gin double in value in five years to hit £2.2 billion

Shiraz gin and birch sap spirit on pour at The Wine & Spirits Show

IWSR: China leads global online alcohol consumption

Beer

AB InBev brings another light beer back to the UK

Hokkaido breweries disrupted by earthquake

Cricket stars Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney to open second pub

How the evolving economics of Burgundy wine is changing how the product reaches customers

While the demand for Burgundian wine should signal boom times for the region, poor yields are have meant the region is embracing new practices that are transforming how wine makes the trip from the vineyards of Burgundy to your cellar. BurgDirect CEO Jeff Rubin explores.

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Lot pursuit: curating a fine fine auction

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db reader: Gruet’s sparkling project thriving in New Mexico

by Roger Morris

Uruguay hosts nine Masters of Wine in attempt to broaden its appeal

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Gallery

London’s top 10 burgers

Nothing hits the spot quite like a burger. In honour of National Burger Day, we round up our 10 favourite pimped-up patties in the capital.

New Zealand wines in the UK on-trade

UK consumers are ready to explore the lesser-known expressions New Zealand produces, from Chardonnay to Pinot Gris, and are happy to pay good money to do so.

Where to drink Prosecco in London

To celebrate National Prosecco Day, we’ve rounded up some of the best places in the capital to enjoy the popular Italian fizz straight up or in classic cocktails like the Bellini.

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Confirmed: Colombian-American investor buys 20% of Petrus

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Dining

db Eats: Villa di Geggiano

Restaurant chain lost £145m in value after dead rat found in soup

Unfiltered: Nicola Perrone, Orrery

The Good Food Guide reveals top 50 UK restaurants

db Eats: Linden Stores, Islington

Restaurants

The week in pictures

This London restaurant is raising money for flood victims in southern India

Unfiltered: Ruben Desport, Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

db Eats: Nobu Shoreditch

Chefs pay tribute to Joël Robuchon