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Domaine Clarence Dillon to publish cookbook based on Paris restaurant
Domaine Clarence Dillon, the owner of Château Haut-Brion and La Mission Haut-Brion, is to publish a cookbook from its two-Michelin starred Paris restaurant Le Clarence based on the cuisine of chef Christophe Pelé.
UK government’s wine red tape backtrack to cost industry millions
The UK government is reportedly considering backtracking on an agreement concerning costly paperwork on wine imports and exports to and from the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit, which could cost the industry millions.
UK government to bring back duty-free alcohol under no-deal Brexit
Duty-free purchasing on alcohol and cigarettes will return in the UK if it leaves the European Union without a deal next month, chancellor Sajid Javid has said.
Pernod Ricard launches tea-infused wine range
A glass of wine and a cup of tea are two of life’s great pleasures, and now they have been combined in a quirky new wine range launched by Pernod Ricard.
The Good Food Guide unveils the UK’s top 50 restaurants
The Good Food Guide, published by Waitrose & Partners, has released its list of the top 50 restaurants in the UK, with 11 new restaurants in the line up compared to seven in the previous year.
Glover: ‘It’s becoming a tale of two Sauvignons in NZ’
The Sauvignon Blanc offering in Marlborough is splitting into two distinct styles, according to New Zealand winemaker Ben Glover.
Aldi targets affluent consumers with new ‘icon’ wine range online
Discount retailer Aldi is targeting affluent wine consumers with the launch of a 35-strong premium own label range that will only be available online, as well as adding new sub-£4 varietal wines in store.
Prosecco Masters 2019: see the results in full
We bring you all the medalists from this year’s Prosecco Masters, along with some comments on the highs and lows of the 2019 competition.
Trade runners complete Run Bacchus
A group of 30 runners from the wine trade completed the Run Bacchus half marathon and 10k courses last Sunday to raise funds for The Benevolent.
WSET hosts record-breaking tasting
In London this week, The Wine and Spirit Education Trust hosted the largest-ever-recorded, sommelier-led, wine and food pairing masterclass.