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Jun 12
If you want to know who is making the best pink wine right now, then read on to see the medal winners from this year’s Global Rosé Masters, taking in the latest vintages of famous brands, as well as lesser-known names. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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You would be hard-pressed to find another alcoholic beverage as synonymous with a specific historic group as rum. How much rum did pirates really drink, or has the drink’s history been mythologised over time? thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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Jun 12
So, what makes a good rosé? Such is the diversity of the category today, there’s no simple, single answer. Nevertheless, Patrick Schmitt MW has listed 10 things to consider when drinking pink wine – including his views on sweetness and ice in your rosé. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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Jun 11
Producers in East Sussex are laying the foundations for a new terroir-led appellation centred on the Rother River. The move reflects a growing focus on sub-regional identity in English wine and could pave the way for a future PDO application. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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Global alcoholic drinks consumption volumes are set to decline for six years before resuming growth in 2031, according to the IWSR. The data also notes that the rise of RTDs already signals the start of consumer preferences adapting. db reports. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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Climate change and shifting consumer preferences are prompting some Champagne producers to deepen ties with their grape growers. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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From award-winning Chardonnays to ambitious export plans, China’s wine industry is shedding old stereotypes and building a reputation for premium quality. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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In an impassioned speech yesterday in London, ‘Queen of Shops’ Mary Portas OBE told the drinks trade that people no longer want “palaces of stuff”, they want “sensory experiences, stories, and moments of joy”. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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Jun 10
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway, drinks companies across the UK and North America are hoping football can help lift sales. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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The drop-off in sales of prestige Champagnes has brought unexpected benefits for restaurants’ by-the-glass programmes – and, possibly, for the quality of the wines, reports Anthony Rose. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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Bruichladdich’s latest whisky sold out before its London launch event had finished. Guests were handed empty gift bags, “which may have been an oversight, a triumph or the most honest luxury activation yet devised”, writes Douglas Blyde. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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One prominent Athens hotel has decided to stock its wine cellar exclusively with Assyrtiko. Sarah Neish discovers why the list, which includes bottles priced from €75 to €650, offers a “liquid history” of Greece and shows the variety’s evolution. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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An increasing number of Bordeaux producers are stepping outside appellation rules in favour of Vin de France, seeking greater freedom over grape varieties, winemaking techniques and branding. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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The arrival of El Niño is expected to be declared ‘imminently’, with meteorologists warning there is a 40% chance the storm could escalate into a rare “Super El Niño”. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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Fifty years ago, latitude functioned as a useful approximation of climate. Today, the lines are increasingly blurred as equivalent latitudes yield wildly contrasting wine styles, writes James Lawrence. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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In this third and final extract from Peter Stafford-Bow’s comic novel Black Odesa, out now, Felix Hart's boss explains why flavour is the last thing the clientele actually wants. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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Dom Pérignon pulled out all the stops for its annual party in Bilbao, Spain last week, delighting a starry guestlist with a performance by Tilda Swinton, and an exclusive tasting of its unreleased 2018 vintage. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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The member-owned merchant has reported an operating loss for its latest financial year, having absorbed much of the cost of the 2024 budget rather than passing it on to members. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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Bordeaux may have its critics, but the carping can disguise this classic region’s many unique qualities – among both red and white wines, says Patrick Schmitt MW. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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Chef and restaurateur Tom Kerridge is urging the hospitality sector to unite behind a campaign to reduce VAT to 10%, with more than 100,000 people signing a petition in its first three days. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/0…
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