Press Releases from Cider Is Wine ltd (8 total)
CIDER DUTY FROZEN - A MISSED OPPORTUNITY?
Ciders made like wines represent a real commercial opportunity in both local and global markets, as consumption moves to 'less but better'. However, they also require a legislative and tax framework in order to thrive and grow.
Following the Chancellor's announcement that all alcohol duty rises are frozen, Alistair Morrell, CEO of the Cider Is Wine trade alliance, commented:
"Whilst the decision to refrain from increasing alcohol duties is to be celebrated,…
CIDERS MADE JUST LIKE WINE AT THE WINE TASTING OF THE YEAR
· 10 PRODUCERS, 2 CONTINENTS, 6 COUNTRIES, 5 COUNTIES
· A CHANCE TO DISCOVER AND TASTE AT 3 WINE MEN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
One of the fastest growing alcoholic drinks in the market, ciders made just like wine are showing at the 3 Wine Men’s Tasting of the Year in London on November 22nd and 23rd.
10 of the world’s finest cider and…
8 PRODUCERS, 5 COUNTRIES – CIDERS MADE JUST LIKE WINE: A CHANCE TO DISCOVER AN …
8 of the world’s finest cider and perry producers, from 5 countries will be exhibiting at SITT (London, September 9th & Manchester, September 11th) with Cider Is Wine (table 40).
What’s so special?
Cider Is Wine alliance members use the same essential production values used in winemaking, except making ciders from 100% freshly-pressed and fermented apples or pears, when the majority of ciders on sale in the UK today are,…
Cider Is Wine Launches with London Wine Fair Stand
8 confirmed producers from 6 different countries set to exhibit, placing Cider in its home territory – wine.
Cider Is Wine, the not-for-profit trade alliance, is hosting these 8 different producers from around the world to showcase cider’s credentials at the 39th London Wine Fair when those ciders are produced in the same manner as wine.
In a first show of its kind, the participating producers all craft their ciders from 100%…
Choose Cider – Choose 100% Apples Cider Is Wine Adds Another Producer
Pilton Cider, the leading Somerset ‘keeved’ cider maker, is pleased to announce it has joined the Cider is Wine quality cider alliance.
Pilton ciders are made from 100% whole fruit harvested around the village of Pilton in Somerset using the art of keeving, a traditional English method of retaining natural sweetness in ciders.
Unlike wine which, by law, must be made from 100% freshly-pressed grapes, UK-made ciders may contain as little…
Gospel Green, the UK’s Premier Sparkling Cider, joins Cider is Wine
Gospel Green, a fine English sparkling cider produced on the Blackmoor Estate, has announced that they are joining forces with new non-profit organisation Cider is Wine (CiW).
Following on from the boom in craft producers over the last few years, the initiative aims to improve the profile of artisanal cider and its makers across the UK and promote cider as something that can be understood, discussed, and enjoyed in the same…
First producer member for Cider is Wine
During its first week of launch, Cider is Wine, a new quality standard for cider, has announced its first member: Brannland Cider from Sweden.
Andreas Sundgren CEO of Brannland Ciders, said:
“Brannland is delighted to join Cider is Wine as we continue the drive for cider to be seen as a high quality drink in its own right and to be able to sit on shelves alongside reputable winemakers. Brannland Ciders have…
‘CIDER IS WINE’ – A NEW QUALITY STANDARD FOR CIDER
CIDER IS WINE’ – A NEW QUALITY STANDARD FOR CIDER
A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PROTOCOL-BASED, INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE
Is there any reason why cider should not be seen as, consumed as and purchased as, the finest wine propositions found on the retail shelves, on restaurant menus and behind the bars of the UK and, indeed other countries around the globe?
The British love of cider has created a market worth around £2.8 billion, representing some…
