Wines in the press, September 14-17
Published: 17 September, 2012
The Guardian
The problem about being a food and drink writer is that time away tends to be a bit of a busman's holiday, says Fiona Beckett.
New head sommelier at Suffolk's The Swan
Published: 14 September, 2012
François Belin has been appointed to the new post of head sommelier at The Swan at Lavenham in Suffolk.
Read more...FirstCape Wine launches 'most aggressive' distribution push to date
Published: 14 September, 2012
FirstCape Wines, is to launch its most aggressive independent and wholesale distribution drive in its 10 year history, which includes rolling out a free stock deal initiative.
Read more...Former Champagne PR joins Nyetimber
Published: 14 September, 2012
Nyetimber English Sparkling Wine has announced the appointment of Christian Holthausen as its marketing and communications manager.
Read more...Bodegas LAN appoints Stevens Garnier as UK distributor
Published: 14 September, 2012
Sogrape owned Spanish winery Bodegas LAN, has appointed Stevens Garnier as its main agent in a bid to broaden its distribution.
Read more...New MW boosts Berry Bros total to six
Published: 13 September, 2012
Berry Bros & Rudd now has six Masters of Wine on its staff, following the news that its marketing manager Catriona Felstead MW, has gained the qualification.
Read more...Connoisseur Estates takes on Marabino Wines
Published: 13 September, 2012
The UK agency Connoisseur Estates is to represent Sicilian certified organic wine producer, Marabino Wines.
Read more...Beaujolais predicts low yields to match 2003 levels
Published: 13 September, 2012
Beaujolais is predicting a lower than average harvest for the 2012 vintage after repeated hail storms.
Read more...First South African wines to carry 'ethical seal' announced
Published: 13 September, 2012
The first wines to carry South Africa's new, fully traceable, ethical seal that protects employers against unfair discrimination, are to be showcased at Cape Wine 2012.
Read more...Isle of Arran re-launches Robert Burns multi-vintage edition
Published: 12 September, 2012
Scotch whisky producer, Isle of Arran Distillers, has just re-launched its Robert Burns Single Malt, a multi-vintage edition.
Read more...Merchants' triumph at IWC Awards
Published: 12 September, 2012
The great and the good of the UK and international wine trade were out in force last night to celebrate the top medal winners and stars on the retail scene at the International Wine Challenge Awards Dinner.
Read more...Gin and sparkling wine top best sellers list over Jubilee
Published: 12 September, 2012
Gin and sparkling wine were the big sellers across the Royal Jubilee celebrations, according to the latest WSTA market report.
Read more...AFWS announces UK Restaurant Manager of the Year finalists
Published: 12 September, 2012
Four restaurant managers have made it through to the final of the Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS), 2012 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition.
Read more...New gins experiment with unusual botanicals
Published: 11 September, 2012
Claiming to be the UK's newest artisanal spirits producer, The London Distillery Company is rolling out four gins made from unusual botanicals.
Read more...Champagne to take centre stage during Social Media Week
Published: 11 September, 2012
A week's activity dedicated to the impact and role of social media taking place around the world later this month will feature a case study hosted in London on how Champagne has become a key discussion topic area in new media.
Cellar Trends expands 'market insights' team
Published: 11 September, 2012
Distrubutor, Cellar Trends, has appointed Katy Carter as insight and brand manager in order to enhance its key market and trends research capability.
Read more...Nomacorc commissions new oxygen management research
Published: 11 September, 2012
Synthetic wine closure producer, Nomacorc, has initiated new research projects with three academic institutions in a bid to broaden its knowledge on wine and oxygen interaction.
Read more...Romanian Winegrowers announces SITT masterclass
Published: 11 September, 2012
Romanian Winegrowers, has announced it will host a masterclass showing a selection of "unique" Romanian wines, at SITT Autumn.
Read more...Julian Dyer to head up Australian Vintage in Europe
Published: 10 September, 2012
Wine producer Australian Vintage, (AVL) has confirmed its interim general manager UK & Europe, Julian Dyer has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis.
Read more...McWilliams to launch Weight Watchers endorsed wine range in the UK
Published: 10 September, 2012
Australian producer McWilliams is the first winery to sign an endorsement deal with Weight Watchers, the international diet programme, aimed at bringing lower alcohol wines to a new wider audience.
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