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05 Nov 2024

Double tax whammy for wines in the UK market
On October 30, the new Labour government delivered a double blow to the British drinks industry by announcing it would be raising alcohol duty in line with retail price inflation, and going ahead with the previous government’s new tax regime by ending the wine easement on February 1, 2025.

Appellation

14 Oct 2024

Montefalco shines the spotlight on Umbria
Some people constantly compare Umbria to Tuscany as both of them are punctuated with hills dotted with cypress trees. Certainly, in terms of landscapes, there are some similarities. But from a wine perspective, there are countless differences and this province in the centre of Italy is far from being a poor second to its prestigious neighbour. And that’s exactly what you’re about to see!

Discovery

07 Oct 2024

Chile, or how a “peculiar geography” yields very diverse wines
Due to its variety of climates, the influence of its valleys and the proximity of the Pacific Ocean, Chile has the ability to grow a wide range of varietals. Not only has it been doing so for two centuries, but now climate change is opening up the possibility of exploring new soils for its wines.

Latest News

02 Oct 2024

“Come Over October” Against Prohibition
It’s an open secret that the United States – and many other countries – are in the grips of a neo-prohibition movement that has the potential to undermine the future of wine consumption. But trade and marketing organisations in the US are fighting back, as evidenced by the ‘Come Over October’ campaign that launches on October 1.

Wine Terroirs

30 Sep 2024

On the Champagne wine trail
From the ‘most drinkable address in the world’ – as Winston Churchill described Avenue de Champagne in Épernay – to the lush green hills of the Côte des Bar, follow our trail through the vineyards of Champagne.

Wine Terroirs

23 Sep 2024

Pinot Grigio, the Italian crowd-pleaser
Pinot Grigio, one of the world's most popular grape varieties, has found an ideal home in Italy and become a symbol of the country's winemaking excellence. Originating in Burgundy, France, the variety crossed the Alps into Italy in the 19th century, where it has since thrived in several regions, developing unique characteristics that set it apart from its French and New World counterparts.

Discovery

16 Sep 2024

Adega Cooperativa do Cartaxo, a Portuguese success story
Times have certainly changed since the Adega do Cartaxo co-operative winery, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary, was founded. From a business with 22 vine growers mainly selling its wines in bulk, it now boasts 168 partners with revenue in the millions and wines that sell across the globe. We take a look back over this Portuguese success story.