Soon wine lovers will be able to purchase 'pint' sizes bottles of still and sparkling wine at British supermarkets.
Next time you're strolling down the wine aisle trying to pick your perfect bottle of Sauvignon Blanc, then you may spot a brand new 'pint' size bottle of the good stuff on offer.
The move to introduce the 568ml size will sit alongside 200ml and 500ml measures already available, offering more flexibility and choice customers announced the Department for Business and Trade.
But it's not the first time this has happened, pint bottles of Champagne were sold until 1973 in the UK before Britain joined the European Common Market.
However, their production ceased as they did not comply with EU weight restriction rules.
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A whopping 900 vineyards, which currently produce around 12.2 million bottles of wine a year, are set to benefit from the new post-Brexit "freedoms", the department said.
The changes will also allow new quantities of both still and sparkling wine to be sold in 200ml and 500ml quantities alongside the new 568ml 'pint' measurement.
Currently, still wine cannot be sold in 200ml quantities and sparkling wine cannot be sold in 500ml amounts.
The changes will bring more alignment and consistency between the two drinks.
Kevin Hollinrake, Minister for Enterprise, Markets and Small Business, said: "Innovation, freedom and choice - that's what today's announcement gives to producers and consumers alike.
"Our exit from the EU was all about moments just like this, where we can seize new opportunities and provide a real boost to our great British wineries and further growing the economy."
WineGB chief executive Nicola Bates said: "We welcome the chance to be able to harmonise still and sparkling bottle sizes and we are happy to raise a glass to the greater choice.
Currently there is no legal obligation for businesses to sell in the new sizes.
It's just another accolade for Bavette as the neighbourhood bistro is crowned one of the best in the UK.
And they're just as excited as we are.
Voted for by the industry's best, the National Restaurant Awards include a list of the country's top 100 restaurants every single year.
Although the official awards ceremony and numbered list will take place in June, last week the restaurants that will be included received an adorable box of confetti through the post.
And one of our very own, unsurprisingly, received just that.
Ever since opening back in 2024, Bavette Bistro nestled in the leafy suburb of Horsforth has made waves across the country for its sheer brilliance.
It's pretty much received five star reviews across the board and been handed awards from left, right and centre. And rightly so.
The Good Food Guide crowned Bavette the best local restaurant of 2024, and Michelin handed them a well deserved Bib Gourmand - so it's safe to say it's not just us who think it's really something special.
And now, they've earned themselves a coveted spot in the top 100 restaurants in the UK.
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Here's what Bavette had to say after discovering the news: "Over the moon to get the news we’ve made it into @nationalrestaurantawards top 100 for this year.
"A list we’ve long since hugely admired and such a massive honour to make it this year. Voted for by industry grandees, the full list will be announced at their awards ceremony in June which we’ll be there for. Allez."
Congratulations Sandy, Clement and the wonderful team - this is absolutely so well deserved and we'll be cheering you on in June from the sidelines.
Look inside MADE as viral matcha spot opens up in Leeds
Daisy Jackson
Leeds’ matcha scene is about to get a serious upgrade, because MADE, the viral Sheffield favourite, is officially ready to open its second site right in the heart of the city.
Taking over a spot on Lower Briggate, the new café lands on Thursday 30 April, and if its Sheffield success is anything to go by, it'll be pretty popular from day one.
Since launching less than a year ago, MADE has built a loyal following thanks to its aesthetic drinks, inventive flavours and a menu that goes far beyond your standard coffee shop offering.
This pastel-toned, checker-floored, light-filled space brings something genuinely fresh to the table in Leeds.
At its core, MADE specialises in hand-whisked matcha, with a rotating lineup of seasonal specials that are as photogenic as they are drinkable. Think strawberry shortcake matcha, sticky date lattes, and the much-hyped banana bread matcha that’s already gained a cult following over in Sheffield.
Alongside that, you’ll find iced coffees, 'split cups' for indecisive sippers, and smoothies inspired by the cult-favourite Erewhon.
Acai bowls at MADE in LeedsInside the new MADE in LeedsMatcha at MADE Leeds
MADE is also serving up generous açaí bowls, fresh sandwiches (including their popular tuna-cado option), and other grab-and-go bites.
Taking over the former Nice Things unit, the arrival of MADE brings a new energy to Lower Briggate just in time for summer.
And judging by the queues they regularly draw in Sheffield, it’s safe to say Leeds locals are about to become very familiar with that signature green hue.
Clementine Hall -
27th December 2023 
