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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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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…
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NewsSir George Fistonich at the IWSC 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet
Last Thursday night (28th November), at the annual IWSC Awards Banquet, Sir George Fistonich, founder and owner of acclaimed New Zealand winery Villa Maria and IWSC President (2019), gave his final speech before passing the…
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NewsEncouraging staff to live healthier in body & mind…
Hatch Mansfield has been recognised in the Britain’s Healthiest Workplace awards, as published in the latest Financial Times ‘Health at Work’ supplement Picking up 3rd Place in the Overall 2019 category for small businesses (20-249…
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NewsUK winner of “Le Taittinger” International Culinary Prize announced
Charles Coulombeau, Head Chef at one Michelin star Gravetye Manor in Sussex, has been announced as the UK winner in the 53rd edition of the “Le Taittinger” International Culinary Prize. Competitors submitted their detailed recipe…
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NewsErrázuriz Las Pizarras Pinot Noir 2018 among the top 10 wines in the world by James Suckling
James Suckling has announced his top 100 wines of 2019 and has included Errázuriz, Las Pizarras Pinot Noir 2018, amongst the top 10. Awarded 99 points, it is the 2nd highest ranked Pinot Noir and…
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NewsC.V.N.E. 2019 Vintage Report
The family-owned winery Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España (CVNE) is reporting “a good 2019 vintage in Rioja. There is a slight drop in quantity compared to 2018 but it is still a very high…
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NewsAction Against Hunger – Fine Wine and Art Dinner 2019 – The Best ever
On Saturday 2nd November Action Against Hunger held its Fine Wine and Art Dinner raising over £346,000 , a sum equivalent to saving the lives of over 8,300 severely acutely malnourished children. After Gift Aid,…
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NewsTaittinger, from one generation to another…
According to the timeline he established from the moment he took back control of Taittinger Champagne in 2006, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger has made the decision to entrust the future of the family business to the next…