Champagne producer Bruno Paillard has said that anyone in the wine industry who denies the effects of global warming is “as stupid as Donald Trump”.
Oddbins is rolling out a range of natural wines in selected stores for the first time, as it taps into the growing buzz around low-intervention wines.
A brewer in South Australia is to release a beer that has been filtered through fossils half a billion years old.
Grape-treading in the Douro, Beefeater’s master distiller celebrating 50 years in the business, a marching pipe band at the launch of the first whisky distillery on a remote Scottish island and a fizz fuelled Emmy Awards – it has been a busy week in the world of drinks!
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While other fortified wines, such as Sherry and vermouth, have taken a hit, Port is, comparatively, doing well. Lauren Eads looks at how the sector is trying to attract younger drinkers while keeping its traditional fan base happy.
The mass production of glass brought about a conformity to Champagne bottles but now some producers are creating bespoke bottles to make their brands stand out. However, writes Lauren Eads, the process is quite an undertaking.
As Brexit negotiations heat up, Arabella Mileham meets Miles Beale, chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, to find out the latest developments in the aftermath of a chaotic general election.
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Almost a quarter of international tourists exploring New Zealand are opting to visit NZ wineries and vineyards during their stay, finds Emma Hyde.
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This week included the annual Bacchus Marathon with runners kitted out in fancy dress tackling the vineyard course at Denbies Wine Estate, and Bodegas Torres presenting the first vintage from the rediscovered Moneu grape with an appropriate flourish.
London has enjoyed an explosion of trendy wine bars recently, many of which double as delis and shops during the day. We’ve rounded up the best for you.
The Institute of Masters of Wine has named 14 new MWs, taking the total of people to hold the prestigious title worldwide to 369.
