New national park threatens growth of vineyards

The future growth of Sussex vineyards may be under threat due to a national park that will be created in early 2010.

Christmas push for Gordon's gin

Diageo GB is investing more than £750,000 in Gordon's in the run-up to Christmas.

Wines in the press - October 23 - 25

The Guardian

Marlborough Sauvignon for £3.92

Tesco has launched a promotion offering Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for £3.92 a bottle.

Maxxium unveils port support

Maxxium UK has developed an on-trade marketing kit to boost sales of port during meals.

Brand investment boost for Fortune

Fortune Brands is increasing marketing investment in its key spirits brands in a bid to boost sales during the economic slump.

Nordic deal for Castle spirits

Castle Brands Spirits has signed a distribution deal with Norwegian-based Arcus for its brands in the Nordic region.

Foster's places wine brands into JV

Foster's is transfer 13 Australian wine brands into a joint venture with Vok Beverages, best known for its reputation in building RTD brands.

Retailers in line for multi-million windfall over music in stores

Retail stores that play music in their stores are in line for a major windfall after a legal ruling that could see them claim back £20 million in excessive charges levied over the last four years.

Consumers drinking at home to save costs

Over half of consumers drink at home at least once a week - a trend fuelled by the economic climate, a new survey has revealed.

Matthew Clark to offer consumers restaurant wine online

Matthew Clark is to launch a consumer facing website offering over 200 restaurant quality wines usually only available in the on-trade.

Fine wine company moves into Hong Kong

Online fine wine merchant and shipper Cellar Link is expanding into the Far East with the launch of a branch in Hong Kong.

Fine wine company moves into Hong Kong

Online fine wine merchant and shipper Cellar Link is expanding into the Far East with the launch of a branch in Hong Kong.

Fine wine company moves into Hong Kong

Online fine wine merchant and shipper Cellar Link is expanding into the Far East with the launch of a branch in Hong Kong.

Wines in the Press, October 17-18

What the wine critics had to say in last weekend's newspapers

Wines in the Press, October 17-18

What the wine critics had to say in last weekend's newspapers

Drinks industry attacks 90,000 deaths claim

The drinks industry has slammed health officials' claims that 90,000 people will die from alcohol-related diseases in the next 10 years.

Government climbdown on binge drinking measures

By Shirley Kumar

The government has quietly dropped proposals to give local councils "discretionary" powers to shut down bars in areas blighted by binge drinking.  

UK drinking levels fall again

UK alcohol consumption is falling at the fastest rate for more than 60 years according to HM Revenue & Customs data released by the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA).

Freeze on VAT promises shadow minister

Tobias Ellwood MP, the shadow minister for Culture, Media and Sport, has promised a a six month freeze on VAT for struggling pubs and other small businesses if the Conservatives win the next election.