Joel Kissin returns to London with the launch of Boulestin

Famed restaurateur Joel Kissin marked his return to London's restaurant scene last night with the official launch party of Boulestin on St James Street in London.

Arniston Bay launches its first lower-alcohol wine based drink

Arniston Bay launches its first lower-alcohol wine based brand

Arniston Bay, the South African wine brand, has extended its product range with Infusions, a new wine-based drink with an ABV of 5.5.%.

Tesco's Harris & Hoole coffee chain withdraws bid to get an alcohol licence

Harris & Hoole, the London and South East coffee chain which is 49% owned by Tesco, has withdrawn a controversial application to serve wine and beer in its Twickenham outlet.

Chile is fastest changing wine producing country claim CYT winemakers

The Chilean wine sector is the fastest changing wine producing country in the world, according to two of Concha y Toro's leading winemakers.

Glasgow launches pilot scheme to encourage drinkers to switch to lower alcohol brands

Scottish drinkers are being urged to swap their usual drink for a lower alcohol version as part of a pilot campaign launched this week by the Scottish Government Alcohol Industry Partnership (SGAIP).

Cape Legends looks to be South Africa's largest fine wine player

Cape Legends, the South African premium wine brand division of Distell, is looking to do what it claims is "something different" in promoting wines from the country.

New Prosecco brand launches in the UK by supporting London Fashion Week

South African Nederburg auction has a record breaking year

The Nederburg Auction, South Africa's leading annual wine auction, saw record prices paid per litre of wine at this year's auction held on September 6 and 7.

Diageo lines up new global brand director for Smirnoff

Diageo has appointed Matt Bruhn global brand director for Smirnoff, with effect from 1 October, reporting to David Gates, head of premium...

England's first biodynamic winery launches two new wines

Less than three years after launching the UK's first accredited biodynamic wine, Sedlescombe has brought out two more.

Simon Rogan opens his second Manchester restaurant

Award-winning chef Simon Rogan is opening Mr Cooper's House & Garden, his second restaurant to launch this year at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, on September 12.

Absolut Vodka to roll out new global brand campaign

Absolut Vodka is rolling out a new global brand campaign that builds on its already close affiliation with the art world by linking up with four cutting-edge artists.

Simon Rogan to open second restaurant in Manchester

Award-winning chef Simon Rogan is to open Mr Cooper's House & Garden, his second restaurant to launch this year at the Midland Hotel in Manchester, on September 12.

Bibendum to host workshop on creating the perfect wine list

Illegal vodka vending machine seized in Ukraine

Tax inspectors in the south-eastern city of Melitopol, Ukraine are looking for the owners of a converted coffee machine that dispensed vodka that was installed in the middle of the town centre, according to a report on a local television channel.

ProWein claims it is already sold out for 2014 show

ProWein has announced that six months before the 2014 international wine fair is due to take place that the event has already sold out.

Enotria takes to the road with 30 producers

Enotria is taking up to 30 of its wine producers around the country to meet independent merchants and key on-trade customers as part of its autumn roadshow series.

On-trade lost out during the lot hot summer, says WSTA report

The long hot summer has proved to be a real test for the on-trade with alcohol sales down by 6% over the last 12 weeks, according to the latest Wine and Spirit Trade Associationmarket report.

Eight new Masters of Wine have been announced

Eight new Masters of Wine have been announced taking the total number of MWs around the world to 312 in 24 countries.