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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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Chablis Invests €4.8M in innovative methanation system for winegrowers

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The BIVB in Chablis has confirmed that the Chablis Winegrowers Union is to implement a new innovative methanation system that will recycle all by-products from the winemaking process. This is a breakthrough in the region’s move toward greater sustainability. The £4.8m methanation facility is expected to be up and running by the fall of 2021.

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Soave Adopts Cru System

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After a lengthy process that started a number of years ago, the Soave DOC has officially adopted a hierarchical, Burgundian-style classification system, where ‘cru’ sites sit at the top of the quality spectrum. The new DOC regulations will feature 33 distinct cru areas that have been selected for their potential to yield grapes of superior

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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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Maille launches Provence rosé mustard

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Dijon-based Maille believes the pink drink trend is here to stay with its spring launch of Provence rosé and grapefruit mustard. This limited-edition condiment comes packaged in traditional stoneware 125g jars, while in the US 4.4oz and 8.8oz jars are being sold. Tasting Notes: “fruity, light and acidulous premium mustard of medium strength”, it has

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