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Sterling undermined as worries over UK recovery continue

Published:  02 September, 2011

A week of disappointing economic data has undermined sterling, as worries over the UK recovery continue.

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"Bargain Booze owners seek to sell," claims the Independent

Published:  01 September, 2011

The private-equity owners of Bargain Booze have put the off-licence chain up for sale, according to a report in the Independent newspaper.

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Win £2500 worth of wine with Penfolds promo

Published:  01 September, 2011

Aussie wine brand Penfolds is giving away a cellar of wine worth £2500 in a new neck-collar promotion.

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Record sales of premium brands lift Pernod

Published:  01 September, 2011

Pernod Ricard has reported a strong performance in its annual results thanks in part to record sales of its top 14 brands.

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Crus Bourgeois 2009 official selection to be unveiled

Published:  01 September, 2011

L'Alliance des Crus Bourgeois du Médoc is to unveil the Official Selection of Crus Bourgeois 2009, the second vintage to be assessed under the new "Reconnaissance" system.

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Sterling steadies against dollar and euro

Published:  01 September, 2011

Sterling had a steady day on Wednesday and managed to strengthen slightly against both the euro and the US$.

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Nomacorc posts record results

Published:  01 September, 2011

Alternative wine closure manufacturer, Nomacorc has achieved record sales volumes during the first half of 2011.

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First chance to taste new Kiwi releases

Published:  01 September, 2011

On September 21 the trade will have a chance to taste their way through the first UK showing of New Zealand's 2011 vintage white wines and 2010 red wines, together with newly released wines from past vintages.

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Finalists announced for Champagne Jacquart Rising Stars Trophy

Published:  31 August, 2011

Eight chef and sommelier teams have been chosen for the Grand Final of the Champagne Jacquart Rising Stars Trophy.

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Business panel announced for WSTA Conference

Published:  31 August, 2011

A panel of leading figures from the wine and spirit trade has been announced to round off this year's Wine and Spirit Trade Association, WSTA Conference on September 14.

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Malibu pushes mixing message

Published:  31 August, 2011

Malibu is investing heavily in above-the-line support this summer to promote its new range of serve suggestions, cocktail pouches and pre-mixed cans.

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Sterling falls due to decrease in UK service sector activity

Published:  31 August, 2011

Sterling fell against the US dollar and euro yesterday, due largely to a decrease in the UK's service sector activity over the last three months.

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Merger creates major privately-owned Kiwi wine company

Published:  30 August, 2011

A merger has been announced between New Zealand's leading sustainable wine producer, Yealands Estate, and Kiwi wine investment company, Ager Sectus.

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Cornwall's first single malt in 300 years

Published:  30 August, 2011

Two Cornish drinks producers have teamed up to create what they claim is the first whiskey to be produced in Cornwall in over 300 years and the oldest whiskey to be launched in England for more than a century.

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Jägermeister poised to take legal proceedings over brand substitution

Published:  30 August, 2011

German herbal liqueur brand, Jägermeister has threatened legal action against five bars in the Midlands over claims they served substitute products.

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Le Creuset launches display competition for wine accessory range

Published:  30 August, 2011

Le Creuset is celebrating its launch of Le Creuset Wine Accessories by inviting retailers to create themed competition window displays of its new products.

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Harpers Debate: indies and suppliers go head to head

Published:  30 August, 2011

Leading independent wine retailers and suppliers will come together next month to debate whether a suppliers' charter should be established to regulate how wine is sold.

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Sterling hits low due to UK economy concerns

Published:  30 August, 2011

Sterling hit a low of 1.5% against the US$ and was the second worst performer after the Swiss franc.

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Wines in the Press, August 26-29

Published:  30 August, 2011

The Guardian

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'Most complex' Laphroaig launched in UK

Published:  29 August, 2011

Laphroaig Triple Wood, previously only available in the travel retail sector, is being launched in the UK by Maxxium.

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