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thedrinksbusiness. com > 2026 > 04 > lvmh-sells-indian-winery

LVMH sells Indian winery

3+ hour, 18+ min ago  (342+ words) LVMH's wine and spirits division is ending local production in India after more than a decade of making Chandon sparkling wine in the country. Sula Vineyards will acquire the Chandon winery as part of its expansion into wine tourism. Having…...

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thedrinksbusiness. com > 2026 > 04 > chiles-chardonnay-moment

Chile's Chardonnay moment

8+ hour, 44+ min ago  (1644+ words) The Drinks Business Often overshadowed by the nations more available Sauvignon Blanc, Chilean Chardonnay is being transformed by cooler sites and evolving winemaking, reports Sophie Arundel. Chilean Chardonnay's challenge in the UK remains one of perception and visibility, particularly against…...

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thedrinksbusiness. com > 2026 > 04 > how-are-italian-white-wine-appellations-differentiating-themselves

How are Italian white wine appellations differentiating themselves?

7+ hour, 40+ min ago  (768+ words) With Vinitaly 2026 kicking off this weekend, Sarah Neish finds out what key Italian consorzi are prioritising for their white wines, to help buyers and sommeliers cherry-pick the perfect fit for their customers. Garda DOC, an appellation made up of 10 other…...

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thedrinksbusiness. com > 2026 > 04 > stock-spirits-extends-limonce-with-sicilian-lemon-rtd-spritz

Stock Spirits extends Limonc" with Sicilian lemon RTD spritz

7+ hour, 41+ min ago  (451+ words) Stock Spirits Group moves deeper into the aperitivo and RTD space with a new Limonc" spritz, reflecting shifting consumer demand for lighter, convenient serves. The new Limonc" Spritz is a wine-based RTD designed to bring the Italian aperitivo ritual into…...

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thedrinksbusiness. com > 2025 > 10 > pub-closures-cause-an-increase-in-loneliness

Pub closures cause an increase in loneliness

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (576+ words) The rise in pub closures has hit communities hard with the spike in loneliness on a par with peak pandemic levels. db asks what can be done to help the sector. Research, gathered from new polling by the British Beer…...

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thedrinksbusiness. com > 2026 > 04 > young-adults-say-pub-boosts-wellbeing-more-than-the-gym

Young adults say pub boosts wellbeing more than the gym

9+ hour, 9+ min ago  (868+ words) You Gov polling commissioned by the British Beer and Pub Association suggests young Britons see the pub as an important social space for their wellbeing. The findings arrive as official data shows younger people are also among the most likely…...

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thedrinksbusiness. com > 2026 > 04 > benchmark-drinks-launches-brand-to-reset-wine-category

Benchmark Drinks launches brand to reset wine category

8+ hour, 35+ min ago  (298+ words) Benchmark Drinks has launched a new wine brand, All (Good) Things, aiming to revive the struggling mid-priced category with high-quality, affordable wines sourced from renowned cool-climate regions. At a time when the wine industry is grappling with falling volumes and…...

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thedrinksbusiness. com > 2026 > 04 > wine-and-vinyl-bar-launches-in-notting-hill

Wine and vinyl bar launches in Notting Hill

8+ hour, 5+ min ago  (351+ words) Sova, a new wine and vinyl bar specialising in low-intervention and skin-contact wines from eastern and central Europe, has launched in Notting Hill. Sova, located just a stone's throw from Portobello Road, officially opened yesterday (Wednesday 8 April), focusing on wines…...

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thedrinksbusiness. com > 2026 > 04 > yorkshire-vineyards-unite-to-launch-regional-wine-trail

Yorkshire vineyards unite to launch regional wine trail

7+ hour, 51+ min ago  (470+ words) A group of 10 vineyards across Yorkshire has come together to launch the Yorkshire Wine Trail, a new initiative aimed at supporting wine tourism and promoting regional wine experiences. The trail, which officially launched on 31 March, brings together producers from across…...

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thedrinksbusiness. com > 2026 > 04 > lvmh-exits-india-wine-production

LVMH exits India wine production

8+ hour, 39+ min ago  (344+ words) LVMH's wine and spirits division is ending local production in India after more than a decade of making Chandon sparkling wine in the country. Sula Vineyards will acquire the winery as part of its expansion into wine tourism. Having expanded…...