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Real Wine Fair 2012 announces line up

Published:  20 March, 2012

The Real Wine Fair 2012, has announced 160 natural growers and winemakers will participate in its inaugural event in May.

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Wines of Argentina launches UK made Malbec

Published:  20 March, 2012

Wines of Argentina is celebrating the approach of the second Malbec World Day with the launch of the first Argentine Malbec made in the UK.

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New distribution for Cielo wines

Published:  20 March, 2012

Italian wine producer Cielo has set up a joint distribution agreement with World Wine Agencies and Coe Vintners for the on-trade in the south of England. 

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New boss for WSTA comes from DEFRA

Published:  20 March, 2012

Miles Beale, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association's new chief executive, is moving from DEFRA where he is deputy director for EU and international agriculture policy.

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DEFRA deputy director Miles Beale, appointed WSTA chief executive

Published:  20 March, 2012

Miles Beale has been appointed as chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.

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Matthew Jukes releases annual NZ Pinot Noir Classification

Published:  20 March, 2012

Matthew Jukes, has released his fifth annual New Zealand Pinot Noir Classification, that places Ata Rangi, Bell Hill, Felton Road and Mt Difficulty, in top 'five star' position.

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Sterling holds firm against the US dollar

Published:  20 March, 2012

Sterling had a mixed day yesterday strengthening against the majority of currencies in the morning before the markets shifted and risk appetite increased.

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Wines in the press- March 16-19

Published:  19 March, 2012

The Guardian
Fiona Beckett can't think about Irish whiskey without remembering her late mother-in-law, who used to get positively "apoplectic" if she was bought a bottle of anything but Scotch.

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Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits announces change of distributor

Published:  19 March, 2012

Berry Bros. & Rudd Spirits announced a change of UK distributor from In-Spirit Global Brands to Cask Liquid Marketing, for its King's Ginger and Pink Pigeon rum.

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Euro zone trade balance figures - worse than expected

Published:  19 March, 2012

Sterling had a strong day against the dollar whilst ending fairly flat against the euro, while in Europe trade balance figures showed poor returns.

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G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Millésimé 2004 released

Published:  19 March, 2012

Pernod Ricard has released its 2004,  G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge Millésimé, from what is claims to be an "exceptional year".

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Parker: 'I should have scrutinised Jay Miller a lot more'

Published:  19 March, 2012

Robert Parker has admitted that "did not supervise Jay Miller as effectively as I should have" over the scandal surrounding visits to Spanish wineries.

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Third vintage of Balblair 1989 released

Published:  19 March, 2012

International Beverage Holdings has unveiled the third release of the 1989 vintage of Balblair Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

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Wines in the press - March 16-19

Published:  19 March, 2012

The Guardian

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Budget: consumers face 44p hike on bottle of wine

Published:  16 March, 2012

Consumers face a price hike of 44p per bottle of wine in the wake of duty and retailer increases next week.

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Stolichnaya adds Chocolat Razberi to flavour portfolio

Published:  16 March, 2012

Adding to its portfolio of flavoured vodkas, Stolichnaya has launched new flavour variant, Stoli Chocolat Razberi.

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Parker: will there ever be a vintage as good as 2009?

Published:  16 March, 2012

Ahead of 2011 en-primeur tastings in Bordeaux, Robert Parker casts doubt on whether there will ever be a repeat of the 2009 vintage - to which he awarded near-perfect scores.

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Sterling has steady week

Published:  16 March, 2012

Sterling has had a steady week, marginally gaining against the euro and losing against the US dollar.

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Lanson: Champagne shoppers don't buy on price alone

Published:  15 March, 2012

Seven in 10 Champagne consumers buy based on brand and price, according to new research carried out by Lanson International.

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Six in 10 consumers willing to pay £7+ on wine, says Pernod Ricard

Published:  15 March, 2012

Since 58% of shoppers are willing to trade up on wine, but only 11% do, Pernod Ricard is stepping up its premium push.

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