Hubbie, Dad, journalist, bon viveur, traveller, content consultant, wine explorer, Drinks Editor for premium on-trade the-Buyer.net
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Jun 13
In Washington State a new generation of winemakers is pushing the envelope, making wine from non-mainstream grape varieties and in new locations. We visit the state and list 22 wines to make note of. Click the-buyer.net/people/produce…
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Jun 11
A moscatel made for the election of Pope Pius IX in 1846 is one of the extraordinary rare wines released from the González Byass historical archives. There are more oenological treasures up for grabs through a @ChristiesInc online auction this month Click
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Jun 10
Sbarbatelle is a non-profit association of women wine producers aged under 40 from all over Italy. It started in 2017 at a wine-tasting and has evolved into a significant movement uniting over 200 young women wine producers. We met them to find out more. the-buyer.net/people/produce…
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Jun 9
In this year’s wine leagues interesting to see well-known champagne brands shifted down in the ‘most-admired league’, while Champagne De Saint-Gall is in the ascendent. We met cellar master Cédric Jacopin for lunch to find out more. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/c…
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Jun 6
Showcasing the true character and potential of Spain’s old grape varieties has become a labour of love for 110-year-old Gil Family Estates as we discovered when we visited 2 DOs – Jimilla and Almansa – and here pick out 12 wines that stood out at tastings. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/j…
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Jun 4
And so to Franciacorta amid the stunning scenery of Italy’s Lake Iseo where 190 year-old winery Mosnel was holding a major conference, celebrating its borthday and demonstrating the ageing potential of some of its twenty-year old wines. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/f…
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Jun 3
Seven ‘magnificent wine producers from Tejo, a Portuguese wine region only just coming into its own. Young, well-travelled, imaginative producers making stylish, fresh, modern wines from indigenous grapes on often very old vines – some 90-100 years old.
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Jun 2
The Buyer talks to leading wine importers, distributors & regional wine merchants about why the Pays d’Oc IGP is the gift that keeps on giving in terms of delivering growing sales, a diverse choice of wines to sell, all at crucially competitive prices. the-buyer.net/people/supplie…
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Jun 2
Rock-solid, fruit-forward Australian wines that deliver week-in-week-out value for money was the focus of Calabria Family Wines, the only Aussie wine brand flying the flag at the London Wine Fair. 2 new labels were launched, Bélena and Kings of Prohibition
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Jun 2
Rock-solid, fruit-forward Australian wines that deliver week-in-week-out value for money was the focus of Calabria Family Wines, the only Aussie wine brand flying the flag at the London Wine Fair. 2 new labels were launched, Bélena and Kings of Prohibition
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Jun 1
In the 1st a two part in-depth interview the @wstauk ceo's @WSTA_Miles sets out why it's better equipped than ever to meet the needs of its members & ensure it has the right policies, strategy and services to lead the industry forward in the years to come. the-buyer.net/people/wsta-s-…
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Jun 1
Melanie Broyé-Engelkes, the new German Wine Institute MD, has an FMCG background and a clear strategy for modernising German wine’s image in the UK, including promoting varieties other than Riesling, PIWIs and low/no alcohol wines. Here’s how. Click the-buyer.net/insight/riesli…
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May 31
Decreasing harvest yields, increasing climate pressures and degraded soils from conventional agriculture have encouraged Champagne Perrier-Jouët to embark on a regenerative agriculture programme that could change the face of the entire Champagne region. the-buyer.net/insight/perrie…
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Jun 1
Wines made from non-Riesling grapes, PIWIs, low/no alcohol wines, modern packaging and re-formating key marketing initiatives such as Generation Riesling and 31 Days Of… are all part of a fascinating way that Germany is modernising its wine image to Gen Z the-buyer.net/insight/riesli…
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May 31
Amazing but true - different cover crops are eliciting different flavour profiles within champagne 'vins clairs'. It’s part of a regenerative agriculture programme embarked upon by Champagne Perrier-Jouët that could change the face of the entire region. . the-buyer.net/insight/perrie…
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May 30
China has 6,000 distilleries making 10 billion litres of baijiu a year – only 1% of which makes it out of the country. It holds a central in Chinese culture, but aspires to appeal to a younger, more cosmopolitan market. Great weekend read. the-buyer.net/people/produce…
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May 30
A trip to Fenyang City, 400 miles south-west of Beijing to visit Fenjiu and see how national Chinese spirit baijiu is made, had some unexpected surprises. Fascinating weekend read about this ancient Chinese spirit. Click the-buyer.net/people/produce…
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May 29
"The story is uncompromisingly humorous & roars along faster than a teenage TikTok feed." @PonceDuVin introduces #FelixHart's latest wine adventure that takes his hero to battle vinfluencers and luxury retail across the Russian state. Find out more here the-buyer.net/people/why-fel…
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May 28
The world of SEO & investing £1000s to get brands top of online search now needs to switch to AI Search to ensure brands & businesses are being seen, recommended & are relevant to new wave of AI search platforms says Jordan Brannon of @_coalitiontech_ the-buyer.net/insight/how-ai…
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May 28
The CMB trip to Ciró in Calabria was a fascinating insight into the salinity of the wines in the region, the ancient varieties being resurrected by Librandi, and a group of small producers championing Gaglioppo, an ancient grape compared to Nebbiolo. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/g…
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