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Burgundian estate Domaine Faiveley has acquired a stake in Sonoma property Williams Selyem, with owners John and Kathe Dyson saying they have found the “perfect partner” to tranfer ownership to in the future.
The Drinks Business 14 January 2021 By Rupert Millar The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has produced a set of guidelines for the labelling of low and no alcoholic drinks as the category continues to grow. The guidelines have been developed in partnership with the WSTA’s primary authority trade standards partners at the behest of both retailers and producers. They have also been designed to complement the existing – as well as any potential future additions to – Low Alcohol Descriptors Guidance produced by the UK Department pf Health and Social Care. The guidance a...
The Drinks Business 11 January 2021 By Rupert Millar The Tuscan region of Maremma has been given the green light to list two varieties on labels in addition to other modifications to the DOCâs production specifications. The region was given official approval by the European Union at the end of last year, having applied for the changes in 2016. The most notable change is that Maremma wines can now list two varieties on the label but there have also been modifications made to the permitted blends and varieties used as well. Henceforth, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Ca...
The Drinks Business 11 January 2021 By Rupert Millar The roof of Cellar Vall Llach, one of the leading wineries in Priorat, has collapsed due to heavy snows potentially destroying what remains of the 2018, 2019 and new 2020 vintages. Spain is currently experiencing very heavy snowfall right across the country including in Priorat and Terra Alta in Catalonia. Snowfall there has reached half a metre in depth in places and the buildings of the region are not designed to support the additional weight – especially older buildings more used to Mediterranean summers. On the mor...
The Drinks Business 08 January 2021 By Rupert Millar The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux has confirmed that this year’s tasting week for the 2020 vintage will take place at the end of April rather than in March. Ronan Laborde, CEO of the UGCB, told the drinks business that the decision to hold the tasting from 26-29 April rather than in March had been agreed upon last year. He said: “It is a bit later compared to last years, but it matches to our wish and our partner’s expectations to keep the En Primeurs campaign dynamic and attractive. “In this way, the sales ...