#WeekInPictures: the return of tastings and snow-drenched pubs
From tastings and product launches to winter scenes and industry initiatives, this week’s pictures capture a quieter side of the trade alongside its usual hustle and bustle and glittering star power.
VIN returns to London for fourth annual tasting
VIN, the flagship tasting for French wine organised by Business France, returned to London this week, bringing together 43 producers and importers and more than 400 French wines. Around 300 trade visitors moved from Champagne and Chablis to Corsica and zero sulphur cuvées, with the French Champion Awards, presented by Natalie Earl from Decanter, opening the day and Tom Surgey guiding themed walks through the room.
Winter stillness in Melton
Snow settled softly over Melton this week, leaving The Coach & Horses, part of the Deben Inns group, looking quietly composed. With the river Deben close by and the fire lit inside, it felt like the right place to stop after a cold walk and warm up properly.
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Elton John launches zero alcohol blanc de blancs
Elton John entered the drinks world with the launch of Elton John Zero Blanc de Blancs, a 0% Chardonnay based sparkling now on sale in the UK. Made without de-alcoholisation and distributed by Benchmark Drinks, the release was shaped by John and David Furnish’s wish for a celebratory bottle that worked for teetotal entertaining.
Women unite for International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day 2026
International Women’s Collaboration Brew Day returned for 2026 under the theme Unite Belonging. Led by Women on Tap CIC, the programme introduced a new bursary scheme to help remove barriers to participation, as breweries across the UK and beyond prepared to mark International Women’s Day through collaboration brew days
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