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Les Dames d’Escoffier – Ontario Celebrate with Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Constellation

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Twenty-five female leaders in the food, beverage and hospitality industries assembled to celebrate the official approval of the Ontario Chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier last week. The highlight of the evening, besides the speeches, was a champagne toast with Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Constellation. Which was a hit! The women were in aww with the stunning […]

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Mirazur named world’s best restaurant

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Mauro Colagreco’s Mirazur, a French Riviera restaurant with a backyard farm, has been named the World’s Best Restaurant. This is the first time a French restaurant has ascended to the top of the rankings since 2002. Mirazur, located right by the border with Italy, is known for its salted beetroot with caviar cream, and for

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US and EU winegrowers hit back at Trump’s proposed Tariffs on EU wine

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US members of international grower organization Wine Origins Alliance have written to the government’s trade representative, calling for the scrapping of proposed tariffs on EU wine. In a letter to US trade representative Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, the group strongly urged him to exclude wine and wine products from the list of goods that may be

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Sustainable, Organic, Lower-alcohol and Alternative Wine go Mainstream

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A recent Sola Report from Wine Intelligence highlights that there is a huge opportunity for the industry to produce more alternative wines. The Sola Report is an acronym for the alternative wines sector, which includes sustainable, organic, lower-alcohol and other alternative wines. The Sola Report tracks how the alternative wine market changes from year to

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Air Canada Sommelier Veronique Rivest Talks Wine in the Sky

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Award-winning Canadian Sommelier, Veronique Rivest, is Air Canada’s very own sommelier. The Quebec-born Rivest explains how she chooses wines for Air Canada’s premium passengers. Why did you choose to partner with Air Canada? Tell us about your role as Air Canada Sommelier Veronique: I’ve worked with restaurants, hotels, and other establishments—but never an airline! It’s

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European Wine is dominating Canada

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New statistics released last month by Canada’s national statistics agency confirm that wine is increasingly gaining popularity. Canadian consumers’ attention seems to be drawn to foreign products. Statistics show that 70% of the total wine consumed in Canada between 2017 and 2018 was imported. Canada is a market that the European Union cannot underestimate. While

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Moet Hennessy acquires Provence rose winery Château du Galoupet

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Moët Hennessy, the wine & spirits arm of LVMH announced last week that they have agreed to purchase Chateau du Galoupet, a winery that specializes in Provence rosé. This will be the group’s first producer of rose wine. Chateau du Galoupet is a 17th-century estate in the Provence region on the Mediterranean coast. The purchase

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Liz Palmer elected to the board of Federation Internationale des Journalistes et Ecrivains du Vin et des Spiritueux (FIJEV)

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I’m soooo excited! I’ve just been elected to the board of Fédération Internationale des Journalistes et Ecrivains du Vin et des Spiritueux (FIJEV) at a meeting held today at Vinexpo – Bordeaux! About FIJEV The International Federation of Wine and Spirit Journalist and Writers/Fédération Internationale des Journalistes et Écrivains des Vins et Spiritueux (FIJEV) is

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New Zeland Wine Exports on Track to Exceed Forecasts

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HAPPY SAUVIGNON BLANC DAY! A recent report released by Dutch bank Rabobank reveals modest growth for New Zealand wine exports, with analysts predicting that the industry is on track to exceed the 2019 forecasts. Hayden Higgins, senior analyst of horticulture and wine, said: “In early 2019, wine import growth continued the slowdown witnessed in 2018

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Inter Rhône has launched a new campaign across key markets for Côtes du Rhône Wines

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Following a soft launch during Wine Paris, the new campaign for Côtes du Rhône Wines is being rolling out across key markets including the UK, US, Germany, Belgium and France. The Campaign will engage consumers between 30 and 45 and will include the tagline ‘Distinctive wines since 125 BC‘ which celebrates the region’s long history and its impact

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Les Dames d’Escoffier – Ontario Celebrate with Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose Constellation

Mirazur named world’s best restaurant

US and EU winegrowers hit back at Trump’s proposed Tariffs on EU wine

Sustainable, Organic, Lower-alcohol and Alternative Wine go Mainstream

Air Canada Sommelier Veronique Rivest Talks Wine in the Sky

European Wine is dominating Canada

Moet Hennessy acquires Provence rose winery Château du Galoupet

Liz Palmer elected to the board of Federation Internationale des Journalistes et Ecrivains du Vin et des Spiritueux (FIJEV)

New Zeland Wine Exports on Track to Exceed Forecasts

Inter Rhône has launched a new campaign across key markets for Côtes du Rhône Wines

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