Harold van den Broek, chief financial officer for The Heineken Company, said he has the firm’s South African wine brands under “strategic review”. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
US-based Bryce Wiatrak MW was the star of the Institute of Masters of Wine’s annual awards ceremony in London last night, taking home three of the seven prizes as the 11 new MWs of 2026 were formally inducted. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
California winegrowers are increasingly exploring dry farming as a way to reduce irrigation and prepare for future droughts. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Heineken has teamed up with Amazon to create the world’s first streaming service for nights out as part of a new Fire TV experience. Jessica Mason looks more closely at the concept. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
The Banfi Brunello Ambassador Club has welcomed ambassadors from key international markets, strengthening a community built on decades of shared zest for Brunello di Montalcino. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Rafael Nadal has entered the wine business by launching El Tenista, an organic Monastrell produced in partnership with Spain’s Gil Family Estates. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Indian tax authorities are investigating whether Diageo and Pernod Ricard have incorrectly classified bulk Scotch whisky imports under the UK-India free trade agreement. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Researchers have found that pubs introducing alcohol-free beer on draught have witnessed no loss in drink revenue, with the move also not cannibalising traditional alcoholic beer sales. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Moët & Chandon has retained its position as the world’s most valuable Champagne and wine brand, according to Brand Finance’s 2026 rankings. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
The 29-year-old beat 65 candidates to the top spot after five-days of gruelling competition, with France’s Pascaline Lepeltier bagging second place and Japan’s Wataru Iwata coming in third. db reports. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Arvest Wine: turning fine wine market intelligence into executable trades
By joining market data to inventory analytics, logistics and a B2B marketplace, Arvest Wine closes the gap between intention and execution in fine wine trading.
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For 80 years, a name carved into Champagne Gosset’s Épernay cellars belonged to no one, but this month, the GI’s children came to see it. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
North American craft drinks supplier Country Malt Group (CMG), which is part of the Soufflet Malt, has partnered with Montana Craft Malt (MCM) to become its exclusive US distributor. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Cape wine company Vinimark is making a number of changes to South African organic wine producer Stellar, which Vinimark acquired at the end of last year. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Hollywood star Jason Momoa joined Matty White and Jon Almond for a few drinks in London, as The Drinks Trust celebrated its 140th anniversary with a record-breaking charity Gala. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Some of Britain’s biggest pub and hospitality operators have pledged to create 100,000 jobs for unemployed young people over the next three years. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Leading Ukrainian winery has its eyes on the UK
Bolgrad Winery’s strong pedigree has already won it listings in the UK. But an appetite among consumers to explore leaves the Ukrainian winery with plenty of potential still to grow.
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Behind the bottle: Siepi
Now in its 26th generation, winemaking dynasty Mazzei has a historic asset in its Siepi vineyard, one that has evolved through changing technologies and bold decisions to become a Tuscan icon.
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Treasury Wine Estates has offered shareholders a more positive outlook following stronger sales across its priority brands in key markets. thedrinksbusiness.com/2026/1…
Leading Ukrainian winery has its eyes on the UK
Bolgrad Winery’s strong pedigree has already won it listings in the UK. But an appetite among consumers to explore leaves the Ukrainian winery with plenty of potential still to grow.
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