Wine

More under-25s cutting booze, research claims

10-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Almost a third of younger consumers are avoiding alcohol, indicating a rising trend, a new study has claimed.

The price of a bottle of fizz could rise by 9p

08-Oct-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

If plans to increase wine duty in line with inflation (by 3.4%) go ahead in November’s Budget, prices of sparkling could soar by 9p and still variants by 7p, according to a leading industry body.

Young, low-alcohol English wine on the market

04-Oct-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

A low ABV British wine that has been fermented and aged for just 10 days will be served in select London venues.

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Top tips from award-winning operator on making wine work

17-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Operators need to seriously up their wine offer and not add on huge mark-ups, according to Great British Pub of the Year licensee Heath Ball from the Red Lion & Sun in Highgate, north London.

Trade welcomes ‘drink less alcohol’ campaign

11-Sep-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub trade associations have welcomed a new campaign from Public Health England (PHE) and Drinkaware to help drinkers cut down on their alcohol.

Leading English winemaker expands with 388 new acres on North Downs

06-Sep-2018 By James Beeson

English winemaker Chapel Down Group has exchanged on an agreement to lease 388 acres of prime viticultural land adjoining its existing vineyards on the North Downs.

Not drinking alcohol in middle age 'increases dementia risk'

02-Aug-2018 By James Beeson

Not drinking in middle age can increase the risk of dementia as much as drinking too much, according to a new report published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).

Booze sales could be damaged with duty freeze cut

04-Jul-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Scrapping the alcohol duty freeze put in place last year by Government is “counter-productive”, and will increase pressure on cash-strapped consumers, the Wine & Spirit Trade Association has warned (WSTA).

What is natural wine and should pubs be stocking it?

22-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

The 21st century drinker is increasingly concerned about provenance and ethics in relation to the goods they consume, and wine is no exception in this regard.

Made wine tax “criminal” says urban mead producer

18-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

The rates of taxation for products classified as made wines are “criminal”, according to the founder of London’s first urban meadery.

Government making a mint from your booze sales

15-Jun-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

The Treasury is continuing to make a mint from UK booze sales, despite a freeze on alcohol duty in November, showing the sector can remain fruitful without another hike.

JDW to ditch Champagne in the run-up to Brexit

13-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) will offer more drinks from the UK and non-EU producers and brewers across its 880-strong estate from Monday 9 July in the run-up to the country’s departure from the EU.

Pub drinkers ‘more likely’ to be retired or single

12-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

People who drink beer and cider in the pub once a week or more are more likely to be retired and single than those who drink at home, according to a new study.