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13 April

2021 London Wine Competition Winners Announced - Wine Industry Advisor

The results of the 2021 London Wine Competition are out. This is a competition where wines are judged for end consumers. Wines are rated with three main criteria in mind: quality, value and package. To be a medal winner, wines must show an overall rating in all the three factors. This year’s competition saw entries from more than 36 countries. 135 different types of grape varietals were entered with the top three being Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.

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13 April

Introducing Gust Wines from the Petaluma Gap - Wine Industry Advisor

Megan and Hilary Cline, part of the 2nd-generation at Cline Family Cellars, are proud to announce their debut release of Gust Wines from the Petaluma Gap, California’s most exciting new wine appellation, recognized as one of the best AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) for growing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah.

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13 April

Northern Monk and Seabrook crisps reveal collaboration brews - Drinks Retailing News

Northern Monk brewery and snack specialist Seabrook have joined forces to brew “the world’s first crisp-flavoured beers”.

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13 April

Prestige Beverage Group Expands Portfolio with Tullibardine and Highland Queen Whiskies - Bevnet

Prestige Beverage Group has added world-renowned Tullibardine and Highland Queen whiskies to its portfolio.

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13 April

Berry Bros adds British rum Scratch to portfolio - Harpers

Berry Bros & Rudd has added Patience aged rum from Hertfordshire distillery Scratch to its portfolio, marking the merchant’s first British rum listing. 

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