Champagne house Louis Roederer is going to launch a rosé version of its Brut Nature cuvée later this year, it has been announced.
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London needs 24-hour licensing, new report claims
London needs a 24-hour licensing system in order to save high street businesses from closure, according to a new report.
Nine producers break with Cava to form ‘Corpinnat’
Nine producers have formally broken ties with the Cava DO to form their own EU-recognised body known as Corpinnat with the first bottles bearing the name due to be released this spring.
Research maps consumer preferences in NZ Sauvignon
A new study that maps the flavours and compounds in Sauvignon Blanc that appeal to the UK consumer may help winemakers gain a competitive edge in an increasingly crowded market, its researchers claim.
Schloss Johannisberg makes first icewine in 10 years
German winery Schloss Johannisberg has announced it has been able to produce its first icewine in a decade after temperatures plummeted along the Rhine.
Brad and Angelina’s Miraval to launch new rosé
Château Miraval, which is still co-owned by Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has announced the launch of a new rosé to join its established Miraval Rosé, launched in 2012, called ‘Studio by Miraval’.
André Simon Awards: The Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste
In the run-up to the 40th André Simon Awards, WLC’s sister title the drinks business is running an extract from each of the shortlisted books in the drinks category. This time, Rajat Parr and Jordan Mackay contemplate the issue of terroir in their book, ‘The Sommelier’s Atlas of Taste’.
Chef Dan Doherty leaves BBC series over misconduct claims
TV personality and The Royal Oak chef Dan Doherty has announced he is leaving his role on the BBC’s Britain’s Best Home Cook amid an investigation into reports he sexually harassed female staff at his London restaurant.
Sotheby’s announces ‘highest-estimated’ wine sale in history
Auction house Sotheby’s has announced a three-day sale in Hong Kong this March has the highest pre-sale estimate “in history”.
Unfiltered: Hans Weinefalk Larsson, Hide
Hans Weinefalk Larsson took over the task of managing the gargantuan list at wine Mecca Hide late last year, after the departure of the restaurant’s director of wine, Piotr Pietras MS. Here, he shares his love of Rhône, dislike of Dolcetto and respect for Hugh Jackman.
Chaine des Rotisseurs launches Basset trophy
The British branch of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs has announced a new award for its Young Sommelier Competition in honour of a much-loved member of the organisation – Gérard Basset.
Wines of Chile celebrates ‘amazing’ blind tasting results
Trade organisation Wines of Chile has called the results of its sommelier challenge an “amazing accomplishment” after Chilean wine came out on top in its blind tasting held in London.