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Adam Hodgson, Director of Supply Chain and Customer Service, tells us why he loves Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon for What I'm Drinking: "Autumn signals the time to move on from those salmon pink summer Roses and get serious about the colour red. Red for my beloved Liverpool FC – long drives, and great nights of European football at Anfield. Red also for fabulous, big, bold wines like this Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon. I used to be sceptical of South African red wines until during dinner in Stellenbosch with former KZ Head Wine Maker Alistair Rimmer, he quietly produced a couple of bottles of FR Cab Sauv 2009. WOW! My eyes were opened to what they were really capable of , given the best fruit parcels, careful vineyard management and great winemaking. Delicious with a venison casserole, perfect with your Sunday rib of beef. They have now also produced a Project Z Cabernet, made in amphora, without the use of oak barrels. As the Anfield crowds sing…Allez allez allez!" #WhatImDrinking #WhatsHatching

Two days left until #Budget. What is the wine easement and why should it be made permanent? Put simply: the easement means businesses don’t have to calculate separate a duty amount for each different wine/vintage of that same wine in their portfolio. On 1st August 2023, the Government implemented a new alcohol duty system - whereby all category of alcoholic drink was taxed according to labelled ABV. The easement provides a simplification for wine between 11.5-14.5% (over 85% of the market), by taxing according to a midpoint of 12.5%. DEFRA reforms in early 2023 permit labelling to one decimal place. If the easement ends, calculation will be required for every 0.1% ABV increment, which would mean 30 different possible payments between 11.5-14.5% ABV, compared to 1 currently (£2.67). A lot more costly red tape. What happens if the wine easement is abolished on 1 February 2025? It's going to cost you - both financially as well as added operational and administrative burden to manage ABV variation with your range, and between different vintage years. The easement will have a significant impact across the supply chain - including the on-trade. What can I do about it? Write to your MP now ahead of the budget. Find your local MP here: https://ow.ly/uIUv50TUiGk The Wine and Spirit Trade Association #Budget #WineEasement

🍷🔫 Calling all wine enthusiasts and laser sharpshooters! 🔫🍷 Hatch Mansfield is thrilled to announce our first-ever Wine Laser Shoot Tournament in support of The Drinks Trust 📅 When? 10th January 📍 Where? Rudding Park, Harrogate Get ready for an unforgettable day filled with laser shoot-offs, fantastic wine and non-stop fun! We'll be joined by some incredible companies from the wine industry for this epic event. 👥 Team up with your squad! It’s £525 per team of five—which includes entry to the tournament, Champagne & butties, a delicious lunch, and a donation to The Drinks Trust Whether you’re a crack shot or just here for the fun, it’s going to be a day packed with excitement. Plus, we’ll have a raffle, and a special talk from our friends at The Drinks Trust. To sign up or learn more, scan the QR code or click here: https://lnkd.in/eyJXpuYG Don’t miss out! 🥂 #thedrinkstrust #WhatsHatching #charityevent #drinksindustry #hospitalityindustry

The team at Joseph Mellot strongly believes in the concept of terroir and own over 100ha of land spanning all the appellations of the Central Loire. They are committed to bringing out the extraordinary potential and individual nuances of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from the different regions. Their portfolio of vineyards covers seven appellations and includes vineyards in Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé, Quincy, Menetou-Salon, Reuilly, Châteaumeillant and Coteaux du Giennois. #VineyardPostcards #WhatsHatching

The UK wine trade may be facing a ‘perfect’ economic storm right now but the mood was upbeat at the Hatch Mansfield 30th anniversary tasting. Taking David Kermode through evolutionary changes to its portfolio, managing director Ben Knollys explained the resilience of the importer’s business model, while vintages new and old were on show, both from Hatch’s three founding wineries and others from the 22-strong list of brands. Kermode attends the extraordinary masterclasses and highlights the standouts from the tasting. https://lnkd.in/ejv_y5PD #winetips #winebuying #sommeliers #frenchwine #france #winetasting #wine #madeinfrance #winetasting #frenchwinelovers #winetrade #travelling #winetravels #bourgognewine #pinotnoir #chardonnay #burgundywine #australianwine #southafricanwine #burgundy #louisjadot #hatchmansfield David Kermode Hatch Mansfield Patrick McGrath Olivier Gasselin DipWSET Aaron Turner Deborah Zbinden Natasha Najm Rosamund Hitchcock David Stephan Thibault Gagey Larry CHERUBINO

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh GCVO opens the Domaine Evremond winery in Kent: https://lnkd.in/ePvpi8M6

We are pleased to announce that Hatch Mansfield was awarded Best Producer/Brand Supplier at The Drinks Trust Golden Pineapple Awards last week in recognition of its charitable support over the past year.: https://lnkd.in/ehQSBxNZ

We were delighted to see all our suppliers and customers at our Autumn Portfolio Tasting at 116 Pall Mall, This year’s tasting was a particularly special one as 2024 marks our 30th Anniversary. Thanks to all of you, we hope you enjoyed as much as we did! #HatchPortfolio #AutumnPortfolio #WhatsHatching #HatchProducers

Not long now! We can’t wait to see you on Monday at our Portfolio Tasting! #HatchPortfolio #WhatsHatching #HatchProducers

A reminder that our annual Autumn Portfolio tasting will be taking place on Monday 16th September at 116 Pall Mall. This year’s tasting is a particularly special one as 2024 marks our 30th Anniversary! Come and taste a wide variety of wines from our premium portfolio and meet some of our wonderful producers. Please note this tasting is strictly for trade and press only. #WhatsHatching #PortfolioTasting #TastingEvents