Graft Wine is opening a pop-up wine shop in Surrey Hills. The shop is located in a converted farm building, which used to be the…
Graft Wine is opening a pop-up wine shop in Surrey Hills. The shop is located in a converted farm building, which used to be the…
Hattingley Valley has secured £7.5 million in finance to support its continued growth plans. The family-owned Hampshire winery has attained the funds from the UK arm of PNC Financial Services Group, and the money will be used to “secure the foundations of the business following ten years of significant growth”. Bruce Green, finance director of Hattingley, said: “We are very excited about the next phase…
The Oscar’s On The Green convenience store in the Hangleton area of Hove has been owned by Neil Patel’s family for 30 years. The area and store have changed considerably over that time. Earlier this year the family extended into the unit next door when the Hartley’s chain went into administration. DRN speaks to Neil Patel to find out more: What is the demographic of…
Ramborn Cider Company, a premium craft cider and perry producer from Luxembourg, is launching its range of drinks into the UK and other global markets. Ramborn Luxembourg’s first cider company and it is working to revive the history and tradition of cider-making, which used to exist in the region. Co-founder, Adie Kaye, said: “For a small producer, Ramborn has an extensive range of ciders and…
Scotch whisky can now officially be matured in a wider variety of casks – including those previously used to age tequila, mezcal, calvados, cachaca, shochu and baijiu – following a change in the law governing the industry. An amendment to the Scotch Whisky Technical File, the document which is used by HMRC to ensure compliance with the main requirements for Scotch Whisky (and is essential…
The non-alcoholic spirit market looks set to see a raft of activity through 2018, as newcomers and existing players reveal plans to tap into growth in this sector. This month sees the launch of the new non-alcoholic botanical spirit, Borrago, as well as the 0{7c69fd72f8e2bab9ee87ef5a2685d86c0107c79a8a610a3574925e3ec9a3ba47} abv ‘gin’ Labdanum’s off-trade debut in Borough Wines’ stores, while Seedlip’s founder Ben Branson has outlined plans for expansion. Borrago,…
Jeroboams has added family-owned boutique winery Clos de Luz to its portfolio. The winery, which is based in the Almahue Valley, south east of Santiago in Chile’s Rapel region, is an estate covering just 300 hectares. The company, which is run by Gabriel Edwards, produces three wines. The vineyards were planted by Edwards’ grandmother in 1945, which makes its Carmenere some of the oldest in…
Big Drop Brewing Co, the UK’s first brewer dedicated exclusively to producing beers under 0.5% abv, has added a new beer to its portfolio. Citrus Pale Ale joins its first release, Chocolate Milk Stout, and it is described as having a large fruit juice aroma with lime, grapefruit and a hint of spiciness. The beer has a delicate blend of mango, passion fruit and pineapple…
