UK wine tourism up 55% in two years
Published: 20 June, 2024
WineGB has released its first wine tourism report which shows that visits to UK vineyards and wineries have risen by 55% in two years.
Top Stories
Alexandrion Group launches international vodka brand
Published: 20 June, 2024
Romanian-based spirits owner Alexandrion Group has launched OMU Vodka, the first vodka brand created by the group.
Allied Blenders and Distillers files for IPO
Published: 20 June, 2024
Indian spirits company Allied Blenders and Distillers has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise $180 million.
Labour Party outlines plans to support British pubs
Published: 18 June, 2024
The Labour Party’s plan for UK high streets aims to replace the business rates system, cutting energy bills and giving communities the ‘right to buy’ community assets, like pubs.
Analysis
Repositioning Rioja
Published: 20 June, 2024
The famous Spanish wine faces challenges from the climate and consumer trends, but producers argue a shift in style focus and quality can improve Rioja’s prospects. Shay Waterworth reports.
Nemiroff Vodka: building back better
Published: 19 June, 2024
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Nemiroff was hit hard – but new markets and a new partnership are seeing the vodka regain and grow its standing.
Bar news
50 Best menu award applications open
Published: 20 June, 2024
Applications are now open for the Siete Misterios Best Cocktail Menu Award for The World’s 50 Best Bars 2024.
Bar Les Ambassadeurs launches third seasonal menu
Published: 20 June, 2024
Bar Les Ambassadeurs at Hôtel de Crillon in Paris will launch a new menu called ‘A Sense of Taste, Summer Harvest’ on 15 July as the third volume of its seasonal menu series.
The Wise King’s Sandeep Kumar to open new Hong Kong bar
Published: 19 June, 2024
Sandeep Kumar, co-founder of The Wise Man, has announced the opening of a second bar in Hong Kong’s Soho district.
Little Red Door acquired by The Cambridge owners
Published: 17 June, 2024
Hugo Gallou and Hyacinthe Lescoët, co-founders of The Cambridge Public House in Paris, have acquired Little Red Door following a period of administration.
Tommaso Cecca: three-pronged approach
Published: 17 June, 2024
Oli Dodd meets Tommaso Cecca, the man behind both the bar and the brand at Camparino in Galleria.