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Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – Guanajuato, Mexico – Key Highlights

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I was trilled to participate in the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles in Guanajuato, Mexico, just two months ago! Some key points: The wines were blind-tasted by wine trade, including buyers, journalists, wine merchants, and oenologists, who were selected by the CMB, representing 45 nationalities. We tasted over 7,500 red and white wines from 42 […]

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Ruinart Unveils Blanc Singulier: A New Champagne Based on Climate Change

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Frédéric Panaïotis, cellar master of Maison Ruinart, the oldest Champagne house founded in 1729, has introduced a new cuvée, Blanc Singulier. The label describes it as “A Singular Expression of Chardonnay, Revealed by a Changing Climate.” Ruinart is renowned for its Chardonnay, and Blanc Singulier continues this tradition with a 100% Chardonnay composition. The Edition

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EU Wine Consumption in 2023: A Marginal Decline Amid Industry Challenges

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In 2023, EU member states represented 48% of global wine consumption – drinking 107 million hectolitres. This figure reflected a ‘marginal’ decrease of 1.8% compared to 2022. However, the number was more than 5% below its ten-year average as multiple headwinds buffeted the industry. Source: oiv

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Bourbon Women Reveal Finalists for the 2024 WOW Awards

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Bourbon Women has just announced the finalists for their inaugural WOW (Women of Whiskey) Awards. The official ceremony will take place Friday, August 16, 2024, during the Bourbon Women SIPosium. The WOW Awards recognize women who have shown leadership and have created opportunities for community and connection within the whiskey world. Bourbon Women, the first

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Chile Implements Regulatory Health Standards for Beverage Packaging

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Chile’s Ministry of Health has recently enacted new regulations mandating that beverage manufacturers include warning labels about the risks of alcohol on products intended for the domestic market. This legislation became effective on July 7th of this year. The new regulations specify that any beverage with an ABV above 0.5% that is intended for sale

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Sweden Seeks to be Winemaking’s Next Frontier

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Far north of iconic wine regions like Bordeaux and Tuscany, Sweden is seeing a burgeoning industry of vineyards and a first generation of winemakers trying to carve out a niche. “There are millions of techniques, and I don’t have a grandfather or grandmother to ask. So we need to figure it out ourselves,” Lena Magnergard

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Wine Industry Data: 2023 Europe Wine Consumption

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In 2023, EU member states accounted for 48% of global wine consumption, totalling 107 million hectolitres. This volume marked a slight decline of 1.8% compared to 2022. Nevertheless, this consumption level was over 5% below the decade-long average, as the industry faced several challenges. Source: OIV

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Montefalco 2024: A comprehensive review of the entire region beyond the Sagrantino Varietal

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The second edition of Montefalco was held on June 12th and 13th in the beautiful medieval village of Montefalco, Umbria. Anteprima Sagrantino was relaunched in 2023 to celebrate the current vintage release of Montefalco Sagrantino DOCG and the wines produced in the area. This year, alongside the 2020 release Montefalco Bianco DOC, Montefalco Grechetto DOC,

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Pre-screening of “Widow Clicquot”

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🎬✨ Exciting news! I had the privilege of attending an exclusive pre-screening of “Widow Clicquot,” followed by a delightful post-screening champagne toast 🍾 with Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label. The Yellow Label is Veuve Clicquot’s emblematic cuvée, the House’s signature champagne – balancing four dimensions: freshness, strength, aromatic richness & silkiness. The film chronicles the

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Spirits set to overtake wine as global drinking habits change

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According to a report from the World Spirits Alliance released on Wednesday, global sales of spirits such as vodka and whisky are expected to surpass wine as drinking preferences have shifted. The report from Oxford Economics and alcohol market research firm IWSR states 2.67 billion cases of spirits were sold in 2022, almost as many

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