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    NFU survey into the impacts on ornamental businesses NOW LIVE!

    Please find below an NFU survey into the impacts on ornamental businesses which is now live here: https://www.nfuonline.com/sectors/horticulture-and-potatoes/horticulture-and-potatoes-news/nfu-hta-and-ahdb-launch-survey-into-coronavirus-impacts-across-the-ornamental-horticulture-sector/ This...
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    Global heating helps Sweden's vineyards to success

    As climate change makes winemaking a torrid business in southern Europe, viniculture is taking off in Scandinavia First Published Mar2020, The Guardian Wine Cooler Read the FULL ARTICLE HERE Håkan Hansson (left), who has been growing grapes at Hällåkra vineyard for 17 years, with Mick Daly...
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    2019 Bordeaux: A new dawn for en primeur?

    First Published 18. May 2020 - HERE World of Wine Chloe Ashton reports on another highly promising vintage for the region, and hopes leading producers will seize the opportunity to reset prices during the Covid-19-complicated en primeur campaign By this time of writing (early May) in a...
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    Demand for US and Italian wines leads fine wine investment spike

    First Published 26 May 2020 Harpers To read the full article HERE BI, the fine wine and spirits merchant, has reported something of a boom in its fine wine sales during the era of coronavirus, with sales of both US and Italian wine leading the pack. In the UK, sales of rare wines and spirits...
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    Swanaford Estate, Alder Vineyard, FAST LLP, SOYL, Kings Crops & Vinescapes Join Viti-Culture LIVE !

    FREE CELLAR DOORS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL UK VINEYARDS - EMail the organisers to book yours - office@grapevine.events
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    "Five wines that are worth what you’ll pay for them" - & sadly not one from the UK

    "Five wines that are worth what you’ll pay for them" sadly not one from the UK - make sure you publish your wine recommendations HERE ! Published 21.05.20 - Fiona Beckett - The Guardian HERE Aldi Organic Prosecco £7.99, Aldi, 11.5%. Not the cheapest prosecco on the market, but with a...
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    Sad news that David Millington, Wroxeter Roman Vineyard has passed away

    Reported in The Shropshire Star, 21.05.20 David Millington, planter of Wroxeter Roman Vineyard, died on Wednesday, aged 78, having suffered from coronavirus. He founded the popular wine-making attraction, near the historical Roman city south of Shrewsbury, in 1991, and his family confirmed he...
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    Wine GB unveils new initiative to support UK producers

    By Lisa Riley - Harpers Published: 30 April, 2020 - HERE Wine GB has unveiled a new initiative aimed at boosting sales of English and Welsh wines to help producers and growers hit by the lack of cellar door sales and the on-trade closure. The #EnglishWineNight initiative comprises a series of...
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    Studying online for a WSET qualification

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CLICK HERE In addition to our popular classroom courses, WSET qualifications can also be prepared for through an online course of study. Online study offers students the flexibility to complete their study at a time and place that suits them. WSET course providers may...
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    Accredited Wine Appreciation Course (Wine Tasting course) - CPD Certified

    Price Save 89% £12 inc VAT (was £119)Offer ends 26 May 2020 Study method - Online, self-paced Duration - 30 Hours Access to content - Lifetime access Qualification - No formal qualification CPD - 30 CPD hours / points CPD What's this? Additional info Certificate of completion available and is...
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    Attention all UK Vineyards! Where are your recommendations? This is what Tesco have published....

    Soil2Cellar is a great way of championing your wines to an audience of merchants and English and Welsh wine enthusiasts! Dont be shy - post away HERE with links to your websites! - we all love to see them This is what Tesco are championing!
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    The Wine Society asks trade to Nominate a Hero

    4 The Wine Society asks trade to Nominate a Hero By Jo Gilbert Published: 19 May, 2020 The Wine Society has launched a new competition to highlight those who have lent much needed support to the vulnerable during the Covid-19 pandemic. Set up to recognise the “countless acts of kindness...
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    Are we really drinking more wine during the coronavirus crisis?

    First Published 17.05.20 - https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/may/17/are-we-really-drinking-more-wine-during-the-coronavirus-crisis Have the British turned to drink in the current crisis? When you’re stuck in front of an online merchant’s checkout page, waiting for an elusive and inevitably...
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    Australia vows to stand up to China amid reports wine and dairy exports could be targeted next

    First published 20.5.20 - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/may/20/ Australia has vowed to stand up to China over trade threats amid reports Beijing is planning to widen the trade dispute by targeting other lucrative exports, including wine and dairy. Chinese officials have...
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    UK Vineyards - Late Frost Report!

    Published 18.05.20 - https://www.thedrinksbusiness.com/2020/05/uk-vineyards-grapple-with-late-frost/ Staff at UK vineyards were working around the clock last week as wine producers saw some of the latest frost ever experienced, with one vineyard suffering damage for the first time in 46 years...
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    Mountfield Winery, Palletower, Plantex, Fargro and YARA Join Viti-Culture LIVE

    Mountfield Winery, Palletower, Plantex, Fargro and YARA Join Viti-Culture LIVE
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    The Grape Press - Download HERE!

    BRITAIN’S WINE INDUSTRY MAGAZINE – THE GRAPE PRESS For the first and only time, the UK wine industry’s magazine, The Grape Press, has been released as a free digital download to share with interested consumers and trade as well as WineGB members. the magazine is normally only available to...
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    Apply for a coronavirus Bounce Back Loan

    The Government Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) enables smaller businesses to access finance more quickly during the coronavirus outbreak MORE INFORMATION HERE The scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses to borrow between £2,000 and up to 25% of their turnover. The maximum loan available...
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    Shop Floor Manager - Highbury Vintners

    Shop Floor Manager Highbury Vintners Highbury, North London Full Time Salary: £27,500 Annually Company bonus scheme, generous staff discount, WSET and other training provided We are an award-winning independent wine merchant with over 1400 wines and a vast range of spirits and beer. We pride...

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