California wine shipments in the US reached an estimated retail value of $40.2bn in 2018, up 3% from the previous year despite a slowdown in overall wine sales, according to the Wine Institute – the trade body for Californian wine.
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Proof Drinks has launched a non-alcoholic spirits and liqueurs range in the UK to tap the thirst for no/low cocktails.
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Raspberry-infused gin brand Pinkster has added a cocktail mix to its menu.
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Winchester Distillery has completed its crowdfunding campaign raising nearly £500k.
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UK supermarkets lost out on more than £120m in missed sales in the past four weeks as growth in the grocery sector continued to slow.
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Santa Rita Estates (SRE) has appointed Alex Kennedy to the role of UK export manager.
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Spain specialist Indigo Wines has teamed up with drinks writer Jamie Goode and Daniel Primack of Winerack'd UK for the latest in a growing number of forays into the world of hands on winemaking.
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The Lakes Distillery has secured a £3.75m investment from a group of investors.
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Oddbins could be bought back by its former owner European Food Brokers four months after it went into administration.
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Jon Bon Jovi, his son Jesse Bongiovi and Gérard Bertrand have teamed up to launch rosé wine Hampton Water in the UK, available exclusively via Hallgarten & Novum Wines to the on- and off-trade, with an RRP of £19.99 and a trade price of £16.26.
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Casella Family Brands, owner of Yellow Tail and Peter Lehman, has confirmed it has received “a number of approaches” in relation to its wine brands, but has refuted rumours that it has commenced a sale process.
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Over 2 million tourists visited Scotch Whisky distilleries in 2018, a record number.
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Entries are now open for the 2020 Bacardi Legacy Cocktail Competition.
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Berkmann Wine Cellars has expanded its Greek portfolio with the addition of Thymiopoulos Vineyards.
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Brancott Estate is gearing up to re-introduce its low calorie and lighter abv range, Flight Series, to the UK.
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In case you missed some of the headlines this week on harpers.co.uk, here’s a review of the top online news, analysis, opinions and features.
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The UK’s Ambassadors and senior diplomats have said they want to serve more English wine and British gin.
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A new English sparkling botanic wine created with therapeutic herbs has been launched in the UK.
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Edrington has reported a 9% increase in core revenue and a 4% rise in profits for the year ending 31 March 2019.
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Kopke and Casa Burmester are the latest Port houses to declare 2017 as a vintage of outstanding quality.
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