News from Dave Hughes,
a recognised “Elder Statesman”
in the world of wine, internationally respected wine author, consultant
and Senior Judge at the IWSC
LEWES PRISON BANS FRUIT!
Lewes prison in East Sussex has cut fruit from it’s rations due to the amount of illegal hooch that was being fermented from it. The Howard Group is charity that backs penal reform and has said the decision to cut …
NEW STILL FOR SIPSMITH
The Hammersmith based London distiller Sipsmith has installed a second still. Named Patience has been installed alongside the original still, Prudence. Both are 300 litre stills made by Christian Carl.
Sipsmith’s co-founder, Fairfax Hall, said “In recent months we have …
SOUTH AFRICA 2013 VINTAGE
South African stats from SAWIS show 2013 being , probably, the biggest harvest ever !! It is expected to give about 1,491 000 tons of grapes exceeding by 5.4 % the 2012 crop. And larger than the biggest previous crop, …
ARGENTINE AND CHILE 2013 VINTAGE REPORTS
Most of Argentine has reported outstanding quality out of 2013 vintage. A mild spring and a cool summer has helped to produce more elegant wines. Great balance seems to be the word everywhere and with wonderful natural acidity and less …
PATRON SPIRITS GETS NEW PRESIDENT
John McDonnell who guided Patron into a pioneering role within Premium Tequila has left the company after eight years to pursue “entrepreneurial’ Opportunities. During his first four years with the brand he grew sales by over 500 %. Only earlier …