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UK importer Liberty Wines has expanded its Spanish range with projects from Telmo Rodríguez, Javi Revert and Forjas del Salnés. The additions span Rueda, Toro, Valencia and Rías Baixas, with wines made from Verdejo, Tinta de Toro, Albariño and regional varieties including Arcos.
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The Korea Daily reports that California wineries are moving surplus wine through bulk sales and private labels, with examples including a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon listed by distributor Navigator Wine Collection at $29.99 against a stated $149 retail value. Grocery Outlet says winery bulk offers have grown to as many as 200,000 cases. Industry insiders cited by the paper expect the glut to persist another 12 to 24 months.
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Hallgarten & Novum Wines’ August survey found that most respondents expected to spend more on wine this Christmas than in 2025, while 43.8% anticipated buying more bottles. The report also identified supermarkets as the leading shopping destination and found interest in English wine among consumers planning festive purchases.
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Djokovic Winery has appointed New York-based La Ville Imports as its exclusive importer, brand representative and distributor in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. The companies also plan to work together on expansion into additional U.S. markets; launch availability details have not yet been announced.
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Hatch Mansfield has appointed Jon Pepper MW as CEO, with Patrick McGrath MW moving from the chief executive role to chairman next month. Pepper joins from Stoli Group’s Tenute del Mondo Wine Group, where he was CEO for six years. The appointment follows a leadership restructuring announced earlier this year.