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Drinks E-commerce to grow exponentially in three years – IWSR Report

The total value of the e-commerce sector in headline markets is expected to grow at an unprecedented rate between 2022-2025, according to IWSR. Over the next five years e-commerce sales of alcohol across key global markets are predicted to expand by +66% to reach more than US$42 billion, according to a comprehensive strategic study published by […]

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Thirteen Masters of Wine inducted at the 2021 IMW awards ceremony this week

The Institute of Masters of Wine officially welcomed thirteen new Masters of Wine to its membership at the IMW’s awards ceremony in London December 1, 2021. The ceremony celebrates the induction of the new Masters of Wine to the IMW and recognizes individual excellence in all aspects of the MW exam. Currently, there are 418

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Press Release: TORONTO, November 30, 2021 /CNW/ – Les Dames d’Escoffier Ontario and Crafting For A Cure partner once again to bring Ontario Residents “Uncorked – Holiday Auction”

“Uncorked Holiday Auction” invites Ontario residents, 19 years of age and older to bid on a wide variety of amazing items, including Air Canada tickets, wines, spirits, product packages, vacation stays, experiences and so much more! Wine enthusiasts, craft-lovers or those who embrace the opportunity to give back to the community will find items to

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“OIV must embrace the digital revolution to stay relevant” – Pau Roc, OIV Director General

  Pau Roc, the Director General of OIV has alerted the global wine industry to quickly embrace the opportunities afforded by new technologies, in order to stay relevant in a fiercely competitive world. Speaking at the recent inaugural symposium on the Digitalization of the Vine and Wine Sector, Pau Roca, Director General of the International

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Alto Adige – An Exciting Mosaic of Grapes, People, and Territories to Explore – Filippo Magnani

The Third Edition of Consorzio Alto Adige’s “Wine Summit” was about a magical territory between the Dolomites, its people and their great challenge of the mountain… The Wine Summit is an extraordinary event that, through the masterful organization of “Consorzio Alto Adige Wines”, recants the stories and souls behind the bottles of wines from this

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Masseto, Ornellaia, Tenuta Luce and CastelGiocondo to open offices in Bordeaux       

The prestigious Tuscan estates and the first wine estates in Italy to make such an investment, Masseto, Ornellaia, Tenuta Luce and CastelGiocondo are opening representative offices in Bordeaux during the first quarter of 2022.  These new offices will be set-up for the purposes of strengthening their worldwide sales network, starting with the French stronghold of fine wines. Masseto,

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67 Pall Mall Sought-After Sommeliers’ 2021 Advent Calendar

67 Pall Mall’s expert sommelier team have assembled a memorable wine advent calendar for counting down the festive season, featuring 24 iconic 75ml bottles of wines. This very special advent calendar is described as: “Our sommelier team have united to create an advent calendar perfect for the Christmas countdown. Experience the holiday season in true

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UNWTO Secretary-General: ‘The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid’  

UNWTO Secretary-General: ‘The climate emergency is a bigger threat than Covid’    “Going back to the old normal is not an option.” https://www.unwto.org/news/unwto-secretary-general-the-climate-emergency-is-a-bigger-threat-than-covid    #restarttourism #tourisminvestment #greenvinestment #tourism #climatechange #climateemergency #winetourism #globalwinetourism #UNWTO #news #winenews #winelovers #hospitality #hospitalitynews #sustainability #WTTC #travel #travelnews

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Fine Wine’s Benchmark Index Sets a New Record

Fine wine prices have risen consistently over the past 17 months, the market’s most bullish period to date.  The Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 index, which tracks the price performance of the 100 most sought-after fine wines on the secondary market, rose 2.2% in October to close at 372.44 – an all-time high. This is according to a

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161st Hospices de Beaune Charity Wine Auction – November 21st, 2021

On the occasion of the 161st edition, the profits from the sale of the charity auction “Pièce des Présidents” will be donated to two associations that work to support women’s causes: The National Federation for Women’s Solidarity, sponsored by French actress Jeanne Balibar, works to combat violence against women; and The Curie Institute, sponsored by

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