The devastating impact of last week’s flooding in Germany has seen 200 people lose their lives across Germany and Belgium, while causing extensive damage to businesses, including the wine producers of the Ahr Valley. According to a report from the German Wine Institute, the floodwaters have been particularly destructive to the wine producers of the […]
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Moët Hennessy has teamed up with Italian company Campari to launch a joint venture ecommerce business to sell premium wines and spirits across Europe. The new business venture will see both companies invest in the pure-play digital retailer, which will be based on Campari’s existing ecommerce channel Tannico, which was launched by the Italian drinks
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I just finished reviewing a book for the OIV Awards: Sustainable and Innovative Wine Tourism – Success Models from all Around the World, Monograph by Raul Compes Lopez and Gergely Szolnoki It was a fascinating read on the sector. The monograph compiles the works of 36 authors from 15 nationalities and explores the evolution of
I am deeply honoured to write the Foreword to a book about women rum distillers, which is set to be released at the end of this year or early next year. I’ve finished the draft and sent it to my colleague and his partner in Amsterdam. You will find plenty of books about whisky/whiskey in
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William Reed Business Media has just announced that The World’s 50 Best Bars, sponsored by Perrier, will be unveiled as part of a live awards ceremony on Tuesday, 7 December 2021, at London’s Roundhouse. Returning to an in-person event after a virtual event in 2020, The World’s 50 Best Bars 2021 will recognize and celebrate the
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“The ancient crowned hill through the eyes of the queen grape” When you are in the direction of San Gimignano, in the heart of Tuscany, you cannot help but be enveloped by the magical atmosphere, you get catapulted into a fairy-tale. The hills of “Queen Vernaccia” crown the city of San Gimignano; at its foot
“Anteprima 2021”- Wine Preview of Vernaccia di San Gimignano by Filippo Magnini Read More »
The results of the 28th Concours Mondial have now been released. Although the pandemic continues and organizing large-scale events remains challenging, the competition has chosen to reinvent itself in the interests of the wine industry, whilst at the same time maintaining its impeccable standards. Over nine days, over 300 international judges took turns to taste
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A new bill passed today declared Indiana Rye to be a legally-binding, regional designation whiskey from today. “July 1, 2021, is a moment of history in the world of whiskey and the world of Indiana Whiskey,” says Hard Truth Distilling Co Master Distiller Bryan Smith. Craft distillers in Indiana scored a big win this week
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The second Old Vine Conference is set to take place online June 30 to July 1, 2021, with a special focus on genetics and heritage. The event is free to attend and includes global speakers from the world of wine, including Bolivia, Australia, Argentina and France. The Old Vine Conference is a non-profit organization seeking
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As the summer-selling season began in earnest and the demand for pre-packaged drinks continues to trend up, leading wine marketers have been busy maneuvering amidst a tricky economic landscape—trying to bridge the gap between the general market and craft cocktail enthusiasts. Buoyed by last year’s off-premise surge, a slew of wine-based ready-to-drink cocktails have thrived, even
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