By Start the Morning with a Pop! Let’s all be honest for a moment, this most festive of times would not be the same without fizz. My morning is always punctuated by the pop of corks, and the clinking of toasting glasses. With that in mind, let’s start things off in
Logisitcs Issues this Christmas and the Impact on Wine this Christmas 2021
Shops in the United Kingdom could run short of wine and liquor ahead of Christmas because there aren’t enough drivers to make deliveries. The warning was made in a letter sent by the UK Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WTSA) to UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps last week. It was signed by 48 members
The Change to TAX on Wine Explained!
On the face of it, yesterday’s budget seemed like good news for the drinks industry – especially for sparkling wine producers. Not only did chancellor Rishi Sunak freeze alcohol duty, he also set out plans to completely overhaul the tax system, including cutting the main duty bands from 15 to
Great English Wine from Last Summer to Keep An Eye On
While the English wine industry is relatively young compared to other established regions, there’s still a lot to get excited about. The best English wines certainly won’t disappoint and, while you may have thought it was all about the sparkling, the still wines have got a lot to shout about.
10 Great Wines from Last Year that are Still Worth Your Time
No one can precisely predict wine trends in the world. However, playing with the all-time favourite varietals will never be harmful. We asked some of the really good sommeliers and wine buyers and curated a list of wines that can be on your radar this year. These are consumer-centric and
China Wine Drinkers and Making the Switch to Home Grown Wines in 2020/2021
Emma Gao says that “when people taste our wine they’re happy”. Ms Gao runs the Silver Heights winery and vineyards in China’s Ningxia province, about 1,000 km (620 miles) west of Beijing. They sit in the foothills of the Helan Mountains, where it’s dry and sunny with mild temperatures in
Sparkling Wine Sales Stay Strong Through Pandemic
The past decade has seen a surge in U.S. sparkling wine production, with 614 domestic producers today versus just 477 in 2010. While the number has pulled back from a peak of 625 in 2018, sparkling wine sales have continued to increase. Scan data from Nielsen off-premise outlets show domestic
