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The Drinks Business 11 January 2021 By Patrick Schmitt One of the favourite grapes of the true wine connoisseur, Riesling comes in many types, from sparkling to dry, from medium to sweet. But our annual blind-tasting test showed that there are delights in all categories. Read on for an analysis of the results and a list of all the medallists from the 2020 competition. If you want proof of Riesling’s versatility, then look at the spread of top medals in this year’s competition. Held for pure Riesling only, we had fantastic entries for sparkling wine, dry still wines, m...

The Drinks Business 08 January 2021 By Patrick Schmitt Moët & Chandon has lost a flock of 14 sheep in a bizarre raid on its experimental eco-vineyard right at the start of the new year. Animals can be used to keep grass and weeds down in vineyards, like these ‘babydoll’ sheep employed at Yealands in Marlborough New Zealand – a special miniature breed that are too short to nibble the bunches. According to L’Union – the website and newspaper for the Champagne region – the world’s largest Champagne producer has suffered a theft at its plot in ...

Kylie strikes Gold with Aussie Chardonnay 7th January, 2021 by Patrick Schmitt Pop star Kylie Minogue has gained a Gold medal for her first Australian wine – a Chardonnay from Margaret River. The Kylie Chardonnay gained a Gold medal in December’s Global Chardonnay Masters Made by Howard Park’s chief winemaker Janice McDonald, the Chardonnay is due to launch in March this year and represents the first Australian wine in the Kylie Minogue range, which comprises a French white, red and two r...

Let beleaguered pubs trade as off-licences during third lockdown, urges CAMRA 7th January, 2021 by Patrick Schmitt With a ban on take-away alcohol sales imposed on Britain’s hospitality sector during the third lockdown in the UK, CAMRA is urging the Government to save pubs by letting them trade as off-licences. Village pub in Winchester CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, has launched a bid to give struggling pubs some much needed money through the tills by allowing them to be able to sell be...

Californian wine co acquires Rabble wine brand 6th January, 2021 by Patrick Schmitt Fast-expanding Californian wine company O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has bought the Rabble wine brand from Paso Robles-based vineyard manager Rob Murray for an undisclosed sum, it was announced yesterday. Rob Murray’s Rabble wine range has been bought by O’Neill Vintners Rabble was created by Murray in 2010 as a brand designed to appeal to a younger generation of wine consumers with bright, interactive la...