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As blue wine becomes the next big beverage, here are some other unusual wine alternatives

It seems that red and white simply wasn’t cutting it in the world of Instagram’s wine drinkers. However, Gik blue…

It’s National Prosecco Day on Sunday, explore Italy’s Prosecco region to celebrate

In winding hills of the Trieste province in the north of Italy, sits the small vineyard town of Prosecco. Within…

Alcohol lovers rejoice – study shows that beer and wine boost brain power

Alcohol consumption comes with consequences. According to the World Health Organisation, it carries a “risk of adverse health”, including chronic…

Why we buy wine: it’s not because of the benefits of malolactic fermentation or of high altitude vines

In wine retailing, the phrase “I bought it because it has a pretty label” is a daily occurrence for sales…

British exports are doing well since Brexit. Will it last?

A year has passed since the UK voted to leave the European Union and the decision has had a positive…

What will it mean if the UK has to adopt WTO rules?

If British prime minister Theresa May fails to reach a trade deal with the European Union (EU) after Brexit, the…

Wine fakery: what does it mean for the future of the industry?

The booming fine wine industry has attracted the interest of fraudsters. Fake wine took up a sizeable share in the…

Enjoy champagne this Valentine’s Day — next year it could be more expensive

Romance is in the air, but drinkers in Britain will be disappointed to discover that next Valentine's Day, the booze…