Diageo promotes Ivan Menezes to chief operating officer

Diageo has promoted its current North America and Asia Pacific boss Ivan Menezes to chief operating officer.

Moreno to distribute Rocca delle Macìe and Barceló wines

Inverarity Morton invests in £400k restructure

Inverarity Morton, the company formed from the merger of Scotland's Inverarity Vaults and Wm Morton, is to invest £400,000 in a reorganisation.

Snow Queen vodka given revamp

The super premium organic vodka from Kazakhstan,  Snow Queen, has introduced a new design to its 70cl, to give greater shelf impact.

Searcys shakes up Champagne menu

Searcys is sexing up its Champagne list by ditching the "boring old" traditional categories.

Napa breaks auction record

Winemakers in the Napa Valley are hopeful of a better-than-expected 2012 following a record-breaking fundraising auction.

Independent Blueprint for Success seminar to take place at 2pm at London SITT

Anyone visiting the London SITT tasting on Wednesday, February 29 are reminded the Blueprint for Success seminar with expert first hand advice on running an independent business by leading merchants and on-trade wine consultants will take place at 2pm and not 11am as advertised.

Is UK set for Moscato explosion?

As many as 3 million UK consumers aren't happy with the white wine on offer in stores - paving the way for a Moscato explosion.

Drinkaware: campaigns start to effect behaviour change

Drinkaware's message is getting through - research into how effective the charity's campaigns are has shown the beginnings of behaiour change.

Harpers' Indies Uncovered research: consumers willing to spend more with indies

A fifth of shoppers at independent wine merchants are spending £30-£40 at a time on wine, according to Harpers' exclusive Indies Uncovered research.

Website attempts to change Brits' buying habits

A members-only website which gives consumers exclusive access to hard-to-find wines at attractive prices is launching in the UK.

Chinese buy five more Bordeaux houses

Chinese investors have bought five more Bordeaux chateaux in recent weeks, according to reports.

Wine and spirits needs business leaders to defend action on responsible drinking

The wine and spirit industry lacks a Tim Martin or Sir Philip Green figure to argue its case in the media, it has been claimed.

Independent Complaints Panel appoints two new recruits

The panel which investigates complaints over irresponsible drinks marketing has recruited a health promotions expert and journalist.

Two natural wine fairs in London not 'ideal'

London would have one natural wine show "in an ideal world", according to the organiser of one of two events scheduled for the same dates in May.

Calls for entries to Bols Around the World bartending competition

Bols is calling for entries to its Bols Around the World, global bartending competition.

Exclusive: Pernod to push Tempranillo as Spain's NZ Sauvignon Blanc

Tempranillo can become as synonymous with Spain among wine drinkers as Sauvignon Blanc has with New Zealand, according to Pernod Ricard UK's wine chief.

Pre-sale wine estimates smashed at Christie's

Burgundy took centre stage at the first Christie's London wine sale of the year, with all lots exceeding pre-sale estimates.

Ventisquero: Chilean winemakers taking more risks than Argentinians

Chilean winemakers are taking risks and experimenting with plantings, while their Argentinian neighbours are "playing it safer".

Craggy Range's Rod Easthope joins Naked Wines

New Zealand winemaker Rod Easthope is leaving Craggy Range to make an exclusive range in a £300k project for Naked Wines.