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Promise amongst the peaks and the pumice

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Old vines sur échalas in Boudes ©WL
Continuing on from her introductory article in August’s Circular on the Côtes d’Auvergne region in the Puy de Dôme department, within the volcanic part of France’s Massif Central, Wink Lorch visits producers big and small, and finds plenty of potential in the region that has altitude and ash to its advantage. With only about 400 hectares (ha), Côtes d’Auvergne inspired me to think once again abou...
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Gallery: England’s vineyards from the sky by Mick Rock

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Mick Rock started photographing the British wine industry in 1985. Now, with a drone, he has have set himself a project to reveal the beauty and uniqueness of our British vineyards from a new angle. Many images are stitched from several frames to showcase our landscapes in a way which a single frame (or even video) cannot. Mick started this project in September 2019, after gaining his CAA PfCO (Pe...
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The Future of Wine Tastings – Industry survey results

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Charlotte Hey reports on the findings of The Future of Wine Tastings survey held by various communications teams in the wine industry.  The Future of Wine Tastings research, carried out by a collection of the UK's leading wine PR agencies and generic wine bodies surveyed 1500+ wine trade professionals, buyers, press and influencers in the UK and abroad over period of a month from the 11th June- 7...
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Meet the Friend: Emma Roberts

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Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts is director of Eviva Communications working with clients that range from Picpoul de Pinet to Japanese spirits. Amanda Barnes interviews her to find out more about how she got into the wine world and how lockdown has changed the industry from her perspective, including the positive side of helping the planet, riding a bicycle and working in your pyjamas.   How did you get into...
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Meet the Member: Michael Fridjhon

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Michael Fridjhon
Michael Fridjhon delivers a frank assessment on the far-reaching impact of Covid-19 on the Cape wine industry, which has seen a ban on exports and alcohol sales. He also talks about defining moments in the development of the South African wine scene, and how pre-Covid, he never really had a ‘normal’ day. This has been one of the toughest times for the South African wine industry in recent years. ...
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An eruption of Gamay in Côtes d’Auvergne

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In the first of two articles, Wink Lorch leaves the French Alps and veers into volcanic mountain territory to explore the Côtes d’Auvergne, a wine region that has risen from the ashes, and is joined by fellow CWW member and Loire expert Jim Budd. The second instalment is due to appear in September’s edition of The Circular. Having been lucky enough to spend lockdown high up in my French Alpine ho...
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