NEWSLETTER

26 August, 2016

Dear reader,

Welcome to the Drinks International newsletter.

Until next week....

Hamish Smith, Christian Davis and Holly Motion.

Top Stories

Stellenbosch has potential to rival Napa

Published: 24 August, 2016

Stellenbosch has the potential to become as significant as the Napa Valley, according to Visit Napa Valley president and CEO.    

Maker’s 46 launches in UK

Published: 25 August, 2016

Maxxium UK is extending its bourbon portfolio with the launch of Maker’s 46, a higher ABV variant of Maker's Mark targeted at premium on trade and luxury off trade.

Bars 51-100 announced

Published: 22 August, 2016

Ahead of The World’s 50 Best Bars ceremony, Drinks International has released the list of bars that finished in places 51-100 in the 2016 poll.

New Zealand wine exports up 10%

Published: 23 August, 2016

New Zealand’s wine industry is on track to reach its target of $2 billion of exports by 2020, according to chairman of New Zealand Winegrowers, Steve Green.

California moves to allay fears

Published: 19 August, 2016

The California Wine Institute has moved to allay fears that it is withdrawing support from the UK market, following the announcement that it is to close this regional office.

Analysis

Duty paid

Published: 28 June, 2016

There is nothing duty free about being founder and president of the Tax Free World Association. Christian Davis meets Erik Juul-Mortensen

Eastern Promise

Published: 02 August, 2016

The wines of the Middle East have been characterised by Château Musar for many years. But new techniques mean change is in the air, says Michael Karam

Comment

Bar news

The Soldier

Published: 22 August, 2016

Steve Schneider nearly didn’t make it – in any sense of the phrase. He tells Hamish smith how he went from coma to top tender

Bar Guide Dubai

Published: 22 August, 2016

World's 50 Best Bars editor Hamish Smith has been to Dubai - here is his bar guide