News from Dave Hughes,
a recognised “Elder Statesman”
in the world of wine, internationally respected wine author, consultant
and Senior Judge at the IWSC
NEDERBURG AUCTION SMASHES RECORDS
The 40th Nederburg Auction was held on 12th and 13th September and is back to it’s old glory attracting buyers from Europe, US and the East with strong competition from locals. Taiwan was the biggest of the foreign buyers. The …
WILLIAM GRANT NOW OWNS DRAMBUIE
Early in the month it was announced that William Grant and Son had acquired the Drambuie Liqueur Company which owns the Drambuie whisky liqueur brand. The Independent family-owned distiller which owns Glenfiddich and Balvenie whiskies and Hendrik’s Gin amongst others …
ALEX CORBAN HAS DIED
Long time friend Alex Corban has died on Sunday 7th September aged 89. His family established one of the first wineries in West Auckland. His grandfather Assid Abraham Corban arrived in New Zealand from the Lebanon in1892. He was a …
AB INBEV CONSIDERS £75BN SABMILLER TAKEOVER
Following the rejection of SABMiller for Heineken speculation is rife for an SABMiller merge with AB InBev. If this should happen it could lead to one company owning most of the world’s major beer brands ! According to reports AB …
GUINNESS OPENS WORLD’S LARGEST STOUT BREWERY
Diageo, owners of Guinness has opened its new brewery in Dublin. The world’s largest stout brewery cost €169 million. On Friday 19th September Diageo CEO was joined by The Republic of Ireland’s Taoiseach Edna Kenny to officially open the company’s …