Wine Education
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Raising a Glass to Women in Wine
We have always championed and supported great female wine producers, sharing their inspirational stories, and challenges, raising their visibility within our range, and building awareness of women in wine. We’re thrilled to introduce some of the pioneering female wine makers who we greatly admire, making their mark on the industry. ...
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Top Hospitality Wine Trends for 2024
As 2023 draws to a close, we look towards the New Year and what existing trends will continue to soar and what we predict will be the exciting new developments in Hospitality for 2024. The continued growth of Portuguese wines, drinking rose wine all year round, and the chilled red wine movement are all set to continue, but what’s new for 2024? ...
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What's hot and what's not? Key wine trends of 2024
The wine industry is continually evolving and it is important to stay ahead of the curve. Here are our predictions on what is going to be in, and what’s going to be out in 2024. What's hot? Sustainability: Sustainability is high on the agenda for all wine producers. Larger producers are embracing sustainable practices to decrease carbon ...
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The lowdown on Organic wines, Biodynamic wines and Sulphates
Organic wines are becoming increasingly popular, but what exactly makes a wine organic? In its simplest terms organic wine is wine made from organically grown grapes. This essentially means that the winemaking process is free from man-made chemicals such as artificial fertilisers, chemical herbicides, synthetic insecticides or pesticides or ...
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Brannland Ice Cider: A Journey of Discovery
What is Ice Cider? An exciting, emerging category that is picking up lots of awards and accolades. The IWSC (International Wines and Spirts Competition) even created a new category in 2021 to incorporate Ciders, perries and fruit wines made from 100% juice, not from concentrate. Origins Ice cider originated in Quebec, Canada in the early 1990s ...