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Chapel Down grows vineyard holdings by 388 acres
English wine producer Chapel Down has struck a deal to lease a further 388 acres of viticultural land adjoining its existing vineyards on the North Downs, taking its total available vineyard area to 950 acres.
Harvest begins in the Rhône
The 2018 harvest has begun in the Rhône and this year, in a rare turn of events, it was the northern appellations that began first.
Gaucho bought out of administration
Argentine steakhouse chain Gaucho has been bought out of administration as part of a rescue deal that will see all restaurants remain open and Martin Williams, the founder and CEO of M Restaurants, step in to help drive its future growth.
Loire Valley’s Vignes, Vins et Randos in pictures
WLC heads to the Loire to take part in the 15th edition of Vignes, Vins et Randos (VVR), a walking tour through the vines, châteaux and towns in the region which is organised by Loire Valley Wines.
Almaviva 2016 released
The rush of non-Bordeaux labels coming out of La Place continues this morning with the release of the 2016 Almaviva.
Bonhams acquired by Epiris
A private equity group has bought UK auctioneer Bonhams, which specialises in art, cars and wine and spirits, for an undisclosed sum.
Cooperative Champagnes beat famous brands in big fizz tasting
A major blind tasting of Champagnes last month saw lesser-known labels from the region’s cooperatives score better than famous bottles of branded fizz.
Here are the drinks actors will be served at the Emmy Awards 2018
As stars of the small screen gear up for the annual Emmy Awards later this month, a number of premium brands have declared partnerships with the event.
Prosecco rosé should become a reality with 2018 harvest
It is widely believed that this year’s harvest will see Prosecco rosé become a reality, as the region plans to lift a ban on blending red and white wines to produce pink fizz.
Bride rents out wedding dress that holds 50 glasses of Prosecco
A woman who commissioned a custom-made wedding dress with a metal frame that holds 50 glasses of Prosecco has decided to rent it out to would-be brides so that it doesn’t “go to waste”.
