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Plaimont makes major wine tourism bid

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Date: 08/04/2016

South-West France wine co-op Plaimont Producteurs is aiming to become a wine tourism hotspot after buying Saint-Mont Monastery in Gascony.

French winemakers` war with Spanish intensifies

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Date: 08/04/2016

The Spanish foreign ministry has branded the actions of a group of French winemakers who destroyed thousands of litres of Spanish wine a “flagrant violation” of EU principles.

Constellation buys Prisoner Wine Co for $285m

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Date: 08/04/2016

US drinks giant Constellation Brands has agreed to purchase The Prisoner Wine Company portfolio from Huneeus Vintners for a reported $285 million (£202m).

Rioja producer takes txokos on UK tour

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Date: 08/04/2016

Rioja producer Bodegas Beronia is to embark on a UK tour to educate Brits about the Basque gastronomic societies known as txokos.

Louis Jadot launches Pinot Noir from Oregon

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Date: 08/04/2016

Burgundy négociant Louis Jadot has launched a wine from its first project outside France: a Pinot Noir from Oregon.

Follador to release `experimental` Prosecco

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Date: 08/04/2016

Follador will unveil the 2015 vintage of its Torri di Credazzo Cuvée Millesimato DOCG later this month, produced using a new winemaking technique which it claims cancels the negative effects of oxidation during pressing.

Dorset wines help toast Alcohol charity

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Date: 08/04/2016

A showcase of Dorset food and sparkling wines has been held in support of the Alcohol Education Trust, which educates young people about safe drinking.