Wines in the press - September 16-19

The Guardian

Currency update, September 21: sterling falls to seven week low

Sterling fell to a seven week low against the euro yesterday after poor UK data highlighted a slow UK recovery.

More bid speculation for Foster's wine interests

Rumours are circulating about another bid for Treasury Wine Estates, the wine division of Foster's.

New retailer offers 'try before buy' on 100 wines

Beam signs deal for US states

Beam Global Spirits & Wine has appointed Southern Wines & Spirits of America as its distributor in 16 states.

Laithwaites to support International Grenache Day

Laithwaites Wine, is joining the celebrations of International Grenache Day on September 24.

Enotria launches wine training programme

Enotria has launched a training programme to give restaurant and bar staff greater confidence when serving wine.

75% of failing pubs could be saved

Up to 75% of failing pubs and restaurants could be saved with the right focus, processes and management techniques according to hospitality business mentor, David Hunter.

Currency update, September 20: sterling holding firm

Sterling slipped against the US dollar on Friday, coming off an earlier 5 week high of $1.5730/£1 but holding firm above the $1.56/£1 level.

New retailer offers 'try before buy' on 150 wines

Harpers Global Wine Report: the Old World

Eastern Europe is making its mark on the global wine scene and has the potential to be a major player in the coming 12 months, according to predictions from leading trade figures.

Currency update, September 17 - sterling falls to seven week low

Sterling fell to a seven week low against the euro yesterday as retail sales unexpectedly fell for August and high demand for Spanish debt strengthened the single currency.

Disaronno to sponsor Sky's Comedy Central

First Drinks owned Disaronno is to sponsor primetime on Sky's Comedy Central channel in the run up to Christmas.

Cognac auction raises €70,000 for charity

The fifth annual Part des Anges, or angel's share, charity auction of specially-made Cognacs, has raised more than €70,000.

Richard Siddle dines at The Milroy

Walking into The Milroy you feel like you've stepped up a notch or two in social class, which is all part of its new-found appeal.

Wines from Brazil generic body is renamed Wines of Brasil

The generic body, Wines from Brazil has renamed its project, Wines of Brasil.

Currency update, September 16: sterling performs well following increase in employment

Sterling performed well against the US dollar yesterday as traders bought the pound following an increase in employment.

Sud de France names UK's top sommelier

Sara Bachiorri, assisant head sommelier at London's The Glasshouse, has been named this year's winner of the Sud de France UK Sommelier Competition.

Wine trade faces consumer 'crisis'

The wine trade has been warned it faces a "crisis of engagement" with its consumer base.

Nick Gillett becomes commercial director at Coe Vintners

Wine and spirit merchants, Coe Vintners, has announced the promotion of Nick Gillett to commercial director.