A new UK company has been set up to promote the wines of Moldovan producer Cricova.
Exquisite Wine is headed by Moldovan graduate Vadim Chobanu, who previously worked in the computer business in the UK.
Hotel du Vin gets green light for £10million new venture in St Andrews, Scotland.
Read more...Italy confident of overtaking France as world's biggest winemaker.
Read more...Scottish wine merchant Woodwinters is embarking on an expansion plan that will see it triple in size within a year.
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Scotch whisky distillers have welcomed the Government's clarification of changes to the excise duty on spirits, following this week's pre-Budget report.
Read more...Scotch whisky distillers have welcomed the government's clarification of changes to the excise duty on spirits, following this week's pre-Budget report.
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The government has made a u-turn on planned tax changes for spirits, by reducing the duty charges from 8% to 4%.
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The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has held its first Asian MW master class in Singapore.
Read more...The Academy of Food & Wine (AFW) has extended the deadline for entries to its 2009 Sommelier of the Year competition.
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An advert for Tiger Beer which claimed it was the best export from the Far East since ladyboys has been banned by an advertising watchdog.
Read more...Major wine and spirits trade exhibition Vinexpo has reappointed drinks specialist Voice PR to conduct public relations in the UK for the 2009 exhibition.
Read more...Castel is extending its involvement with wines from the Bordeaux region and targeting more upmarket clients, following its acquisition of Bordeaux wine merchant Oenoalliance six months ago.
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Thierry's has appointed Marie Knight and Claire Sheppard as two heads of trading, tasked with developing and delivering strategy for existing and new channels.
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The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) says the combination of a cut in VAT and the rise in duty on alcohol, announced yesterday by the Chancellor, will push up the price of cheaper wines.
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InBev UK has launched a responsible drinking campaign through its Stella Artois premium lager brand to help people make the most of the Christmas party season, but still get home safely.
Read more...The consumption of illicit or noncommercial alcohol is widespread in many countries worldwide and contributes significantly to the global burden of disease, according to a new report by the International Center for Alcohol Policies (ICAP).
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Super-premium Suffolk cyder maker Aspall has won first prize at the first ever World Cider Awards 2008 with its Aspall Premier Cru bottled cider, which was also awarded World's Best Dry Cider.
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The Gaymer Cider Company has announced that it will sponsor a new music event in London next summer.
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International wine producer ZGM is supporting Gordon Ramsay's 'Cookalong' series to promote Palatium, its German wine.
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Drinks industry leaders have reacted with fury at news that the government will again increase the duty on alcohol.
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