Maxxium UK is launching Rmy Martin's, Coeur de Cognac, into the UK market this October in a bid to entice a new audience to a sector still deemed by many as old fashioned and intimidating.
Read more...Banffshire distillery Glenfarclas has launched a collection of 43 vintage single cask Highland malt Scotch whiskies.
Marqus de la Concordia has added a new wine to its Durius brand: Durius Natural Reserve.
Read more...UK Corney & Barrow (C&B) will be the official wine supplier of Harlequins Rugby Club for the 2007/08 season.
The agreement means the independent wine merchant will exclusively supply all the wine in the bars and hospitality suites at the Twickenham Stoop.
John McBride, Harlequins catering manager, said: "It's a pleasure to deal with a traditional wine merchant who understands the customer's needs.
"Their wine list is extensive and allows me to tailor each menu that we produce to a wine that suits the specific products involved."
Oliver Hartley, C&B sales director, added: "This is a partnership between two like-minded companies with a commitment to excellence in their chosen field.
"We are proud to be associated with one of the world's top Rugby clubs and we very much look forward to the start of the season."
Website launched linking Malibu with a series of UK festivals.
UK: Marqus de Monistrol has announced a total of seven new listings with key multiple grocers Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's.
Read more...South African producer Spier has expanded its ontrade range.
Twelve wines from Chilean producer Via Casas Patronale will be launched in the UK at the forthcoming Wines of Chile tastings.
Read more...The New Zealand winery was awarded a gold medal and 91 points out of 100 for its Declaration Merlot 2004 at the annual World Wine Championships held in Chicago, USA.
UK: Premium Australian brand Tempus Two has launched its Copper Moscato 2007 in Tesco.
Jacob's Creek has added a sparkling Shiraz to its range. Priced at 8.49, the wine will be available in Sainsbury's as of September 23.
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UK: Glengoyne Vintage 1972 up for sale.
Islay whisky producer Laphroaig has launched two new expressions to its range: a 25 Year Old, and a 27 Year Old.
Read more...UK: The Co-op Group is to dump its own-label water and replace it with an ethical water brand to meet consumer demand.
EUROPE: Bacardi Global Travel Retail Division has organised an interactive sampling programme for its best-selling Bacardi rum brand at selected airports in Europe.
Champagne house Krug has released its 1996 vintage with its flagship cuve Clos du Mesnil 1996 also hitting the shelves.
Read more...The owners of the Welsh single malt whisky aim for sales to exceed 80,000 bottles this year.
South African producer KWV has launched a new brandy in the UK - African Spear.
Partida has released its range of premium tequilas in the UK.
Read more...French producer Yvon Mau has launched a range of five vin de pays wines under the brand "Maison Mau".
