European spirits body welcomes court statement on minimum pricing for alcohol

The body which represents spirits producers across the EU has welcomed yesterday's European Court of Justice statement that casts doubt on the legality of minimum unit pricing for alcohol.

Wine review app Quini launches widget to help spread the word

Wine ratings and review app Quini has created a widget for websites, bloggers and wine writers to feature its content.

European Court says minimum unit pricing may be illegal

Alcohol generates more in tax than it costs the government says think tank report

Free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs has produced a report which claims that alcohol revenue generates over twice as much tax revenue as it costs the country in health, policing, crime and welfare expenditure.

Counterfeit alcohol worth £30k seized at Notting Hill Carnival

The Metropolitan Police says officers seized counterfeit and "overproof" alcohol with a street value of around £30,000 at this year's Notting Hill Carnival in west London.

Spar adds to wine range and changes to EDLP model for exclusive Champagne

Spar is to move its Marquis Belrive Champagne to an everyday low pricing model.

Chilean producer to release wine made from wild vines

Chile's Bouchon Family Wines is launching a wine made from Pais vines that grow wild among the trees of its Mingre Estate in Maule Valley.

Trivento releases 100th anniversary vintage of Eolo Malbec

Leading Argentine wine brand Trivento is releasing a Malbec made from 100-year-old vines.

Alsace Riesling gets Majestic listing after vote by store managers

A Riesling from Alsace has been added to the Majestic range after winning a poll of the group's 211 store managers.

Duncan Murray Wines named in list of UK's top 100 small businesses

An independent wine merchant in the Midlands has been named as one of the top 100 small businesses in the UK.

LGI signs deal with Rhone producer to supply its wines to the UK

Southern French wine specialist LGI is to handle the wines of Rhône producer Dauvergne & Ranvier in the UK.

Hedonism to offer collection of rare Dom Pérignon vintages

Luxury London retailer Hedonism Wines is to open a cellar devoted to rare vintages of Dom Pérignon Champagne.

Acquisitive Gallo adds Talbott Vineyards to collection

Gallo's burst of acquisitions has continued with the purchase of Talbott Vineyards in California's Santa Lucia Highlands appellation.

Australia's Barramundi embrances the sun and fun in rebrand

Australian wine brand Barramundi has been given a rebrand in a bid to appeal more to younger adult consumers.

Bottle Green to merge into Kingsland following acquisition

Wine agency supplier Bottle Green is to be merged into Kingsland Drinks, the company that bought the business in April.

Model Karembeu joins up with Lanson's Tsarine to launch Champagne

Fashion model Adriana Karembeu has put her name to a new Champagne in the Lanson International portfolio.

Majestic named wine supplier to Ben Ainslie's America's Cup team

Greek wines in the spotlight at first dedicated festival in London

London is to have its first Greek Wine Festival. The multi-site event takes place on October 2-4.

Rioja's Ramon Bilbao snaps up 'dream' vineyard

Rioja producer Ramón Bilbao has bought what it is billing as a "dream parcel" of vines in the region, and the winery's highest altitude vineyard to date.

UK marketing effort helps Oregon boost wine exports by 50%

Oregon winemakers have singled out the UK as a major contributor to a 50% leap in wine exports for the US state.