Hawkes Cider is launching Graff, which it describes as the UK’s first ever co-fermented hybrid of beer and cider to be made by cidermakers. Graff, which is made on-site at Hawkes’ London cidery, is made by fermenting Braeburn and Bramley apples with a caramelised and malty beer wort. After this American Ale and Sauvignon Blanc yeasts are added to create complexity in the liquid. Graff…

Hawkes has launched London’s first ever ‘urban cidery’, which it says is the latest step in its “mission to change the face of UK cider forever”. The Hawkes Cidery & Taproom, which is located off Maltby Street Market, is designed to enable Hawkes to explore and push the boundaries of modern cider making in a unique urban setting. The facility has a dedicated cider taproom…

Ka Tahi Wines is set to introduce its wines to the UK market and multiple retailers sit at the top of its wish list for listings. The family-run business took over the company, which is based at the Hawke’s Bay Wine Company in New Zealand, two years ago. The large modern winery is Hawke’s Bay’s largest, boasting nine million litres of production and storage capacity.

Hawkes Bay winery Trinity Hill will move from Enotria to Liberty Wines on January 1. Chairman and majority shareholder Robyn Wilson said it had been a difficult decision but that she believed Liberty would be a good fit for her winery. She added: “Enotria have been selling Trinity Hill wines for more than 10 years and have done a great job for us. “We have…