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NewsHatch Mansfield & Coronavirus
Hatch Mansfield is closely monitoring developments around Coronavirus (COVID19) and its impact. The welfare of our colleagues, customers, partners and suppliers, along with their families is paramount, as we take steps to protect everyone at…
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NewsThe 20,000 Mile Hospitality Challenge
Clock up the miles for those that can’t clock in. Trade charity Hospitality Action is calling all cyclists, joggers, runners and walkers to collectively cycle, jog, run or walk 19,491 miles – the length of…
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NewsGoodbye Emma!
Today we have to share the sad news of Emma’s death. She left us this last Thursday April 30th, after a long happy and joyful life. Emma was a strong and hard-working woman, an important…
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NewsVilla Maria offers consumers a free ‘Vintage’
New wine documentary available to all on International Sauvignon Blanc Day To celebrate International Sauvignon Blanc Day (Friday 1st May), Villa Maria invites consumers everywhere to watch feature-length documentary, Vintage. The UK’s favourite New Zealand…
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NewsWorld’s Best Wine Photos Served Up!
A beautiful shot, Meike and Dörte Näkel, a portrait of the German Pinot Noir winemakers from the famous wine estate Meyer Näkel, by German photographer David Weimann, has won the prestigious Errazuriz Wine Photographer of…
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NewsWorld’s Best Wedding Food and Food for Celebration Photos Served Up
A brilliant shot, Just Desserts, of a waitress carrying pudding through the wedding party, by UK photographer Thomas Alexander, has won the Champagne Taittinger Wedding Food Photographer category of Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the…
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NewsVilla Maria voted as New Zealand’s Most Trusted Wine Brand in Reader’s Digest poll
Villa Maria Estate has been voted as the Reader’s Digest Most Trusted New Zealand Wine Brand for 2020. It is the third time in the last five years the family-owned New Zealand winery has won…
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NewsSupporting the drinks industry community – Hatch Mansfield & Villa Maria donate to The Drinks Trust
Hatch Mansfield, a regular patron of The Drinks Trust, has boosted the wine agency’s support of the charity with a combination of donations and fundraising initiatives planned for this difficult time and beyond. The Villa…
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NewsVilla Maria is New Zealand’s Most Admired Wine Brand for the sixth consecutive year
Villa Maria has been ranked 8th World’s Most Admired Wine Brand by UK-based trade publication Drinks International this morning, making the family-owned winery New Zealand’s most admired wine brand for the sixth consecutive year. Commenting…
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NewsPink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2020 Shortlist Revealed
In such turbulent and troubled times we are delighted to announce that the long-awaited Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2020 shortlist is here to soothe and inspire. Once again the standard of global…
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NewsA bright future for Villa Maria
Iconic New Zealand winery, Villa Maria, has its sights firmly set on the future. Next year will mark the wine company’s 60th anniversary and the family-owned business has ambitions for further growth. The global wine…
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NewsVilla Maria winery trials native plants as alternative to herbicides
As part of our regenerative approach viticulture Villa Maria has been converting vineyards to organic management for 20 years. It’s been a huge journey of learning how to work with the land to develop resilient…
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NewsKleine Zalze appoints SA Wine expert Carina Gous
South Africa, Stellenbosch, January 2020; KLEINE ZALZE wine estate in Stellenbosch has made a key appointment in line with its premiumisation strategy with marketing and sales specialist and wine industry veteran Carina Gous to join…
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NewsDiscover the winners of the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2020
Some of the most talented artists from the world of film assembled this weekend to admire and applaud the epitome of on-screen success. On Saturday night, BAFTA hosted a glamourous private party for nominees at…
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NewsCharles Coulombeau from Gravetye Manor in Sussex wins the 53rd Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire
Charles Coulombeau, Head Chef at one Michelin star Gravetye Manor in Sussex, has been named the winner of the renowned Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire International following a closely fought final which took place on 28th…
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NewsVilla Maria appoints Matt Deller MW as new Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Villa Maria Estate is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Deller MW as Chief Global Sales and Marketing Officer. Matt joins Villa Maria with over 20 years global experience in the wine industry and…
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NewsM.Chapoutier portfolio to be distributed in the UK by Hatch Mansfield
M. CHAPOUTIER and Mentzendorff & Co have agreed that following a long and successful 25-year partnership their respective strategic directions have evolved and changed. In light of this, from 1st April 2020, M. CHAPOUTIER will…
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NewsAnd the nominees for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2020 are …
On 2nd February, the most admired stars of global film will unite in London to recognise the best of the industry at the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2020. As long standing, proud partners…
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NewsChampagne Taittinger honours Female Entrepreneurs at the 2019 Natwest everywoman Awards
On Wednesday 3rd December, Taittinger supported the 17th annual 2019 NatWest everywoman Awards as Champagne Partner, celebrating Britain’s most inspiring female entrepreneurs. These awards champion women in enterprise from all walks of life, providing a…
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NewsChampagne Taittinger, Proud Partner of The British Independent Film Awards 2019
Last Sunday 1st December, the British Independent Film Awards were hosted by comedian Aisling Bea at Old Billingsgate, supported by Taittinger as Official Champagne. Last Sunday 1st December, the British Independent Film Awards were hosted…