The new members of the IMW are Vanessa Conlin MW (US), Elizabeth Kelly (UK), Pasi Ketolainen (Finland), Lin Liu (France), Curtis Mann (US), Beth Pearce (UK) and Ross Wise(Canada). The new MWs have passed the MW exam, recognised worldwide for its rigour. The MW exam consists of three stages; theory exams, tasting exams and a final research paper (RP). The institute says…
TFWA president Alain Maingreaud said: “Our first thoughts must be with the victims of this outbreak, and with the individuals and companies most affected. All of us at TFWA stand with our colleagues and partners in China and in Asia Pacific, where the impact of the current situation has been felt most keenly. Our friends at APTRA and ourselves are in constant contact to share…
_________________________________________ WITH PARIS’ REPUTATION as an epicenter of wines and spirits, Vinexpo organisers hope to establish the exhibition as a “new international landmark” in Paris. Paris is seen as a strategic gateway to the European market and a key crossroads for exchanges and promotion of all French and international regions. Vinexpo claims that by attending “professionals and businesses will optimise their…
Made at Irish Distillers’ Midleton distillery, the new-look core expression, Powers Gold Label, will make its debut in the US from March. Following the launch of the Gold Label blend (Current expression: 43% abv, €37, £31.95, US$41), the new design will be introduced across Powers Three Swallow pot still (40% abv, €46, £40, US$51) and Powers John’s Lane pot still (46%…
Consorzio president Stefano Zanette says: “We started with a production that didn’t reach 142 million bottles and, a decade and a tripled number of bottles later, according to our projections, we should close the year of 2019 with 485 million units. A leap of + 242% which well summarises our commitment to quality and promotion, hand in hand with that for the protection of…
President of the Consejo Regulador del Cava, which regulates the Cava Denominación de Origen (DO), Javier Pagés, was in London today (December 2) for a Cava Summit. Representing 224 wineries, 145 base wine producers and 6,647 growers, Pagés outlined the DO’s strategic plan, titled ‘Future in the Making,’ which looks to reaffirm and concentrate on quality by focusing on better segmentation, zoning of the…
PIWOSA founder Rollo Gabb, from the famous Gabb family that invented and produced South Africa’s leading wine brand, Kumala, told Drinks International that after several years of drought during which South African wines could not fulfil orders and lost shelf space among the multiple retailers, South Africa was now very much on its way back. “In 2018 we got our first shock when production…
Shortly to step down, McGuigan was in London this week to lead a tasting of his Adelaide Hills Shortlist Rieslings and Hunter Valley Semillon Bin 9000s. Always outspoken, sometimes with tongue firmly in the cheek, the 61-year-old said that the Australian wine industry had “lost its mojo about 15-20 years ago”. But he was happy to announced that Brand Australia was back. Tasting…
The company says this strategic purchase will increase the group’s scale and capacity in the appellation, as well as help to stabilise supply in challenging vintages. Purchased through Burgundian subsidiary of Les Grands Chais de France, François Martenot, Maison Desvignes Ainé & Fils is located in the small wine village of Ligny-le-Châtel, at the northern tip of the Burgundy vineyards. A negotiant with 36 hectares…
Ancho Reyes is described as a “natural and authentic liqueur, crafted from ancho and poblano chiles cultivated in the volcano-enriched soils of Puebla, Mexico”. Montelobos is said to be an “artisanal mezcal, a born from the vision and passion of Mexican distiller Iván Saldaña, world renowned expert in agave and mescal”. The company says overall consideration for 51% interest in the two companies is US$35.7m.
