regulation-policy
Project Paradise: Inside Sula’s acquisition of Chandon India
In conversation with Nimmi Malhotra, Sula’s founder and CEO, Rajeev Samant, discusses what the Sula's acquisition of Chandon India means for...
Beer
industry-news
Louis Roederer enters talks for Burgundy estate
Champagne house Louis Roederer has begun exclusive negotiations to acquire Domaine Pierre Damoy in Gevrey Chambertin. The move forms part of...
industry-news
Master Winemaker 100: Clément Pierlot
The cellar master at Champagne Pommery & Greno tells db about the importance of passion, pairing Pommery with sake and why Champagne does...
industry-news
Cost of dating climbs, US consumers cut back
Dating is on the decline in the US as costs rise, according to a new study commissioned by Maison Louis Jadot, with consumers becoming more...
industry-news
Wine List of the Week: DakaDaka
On ever-changing Heddon Street, DakaDaka brings Georgian cooking and wine culture into Mayfair. Its “convincing in the glass,” according to...
industry-news
Sazerac Enters the Ring for Brown-Forman, But Analysts Are Skeptical
Weeks after Brown-Forman and Pernod Ricard confirmed they are in merger talks, Sazerac has entered the chat – but analysts are skeptical...
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Bottega goes for gold
Bottega’s instantly recognisable bottles have created an aura of glamour for the brand, but the gold-standard also applies to sourcing,...
new-releases
7 Things You Should Know About Appleton Estate Rum, Jamaica’s Oldest Continuously Operating Distillery
Terroir is a characteristic typically prized in wine, but a few distillers attempt to bring that concept into their spirits. At Appleton...
regulation-policy
Rory McIlroy racks up US$65,000 wine bill at Champions dinner
After winning The Masters golf tournament last year, Rory McIlroy this week staged his Champions Dinner in the US state of Georgia,...
industry-news
Pub thief jailed after Fabergé whiskey set stolen in Soho
Police continue to search for a jewelled Fabergé egg linked to one of the world’s rarest Irish whiskey releases after a Soho handbag theft....
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‘Sustainability must be grounded in real action’: Banfi CEO on portfolio strategy
As scrutiny on sustainability grows, Italian wine group Banfi is tightening its approach to portfolio expansion, prioritising measurable...
industry-news
Moldova bets on indigenous grapes to carve out a global identity
Native varieties are taking centre stage as Moldova sharpens its positioning on the international wine market, combining authenticity with...