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January recovery for BWS sales

Published: 04 February, 2020

Beer, wine and spirits (BWS) sales recovered from a poor December, with a 2% uplift in sales in January.

Master of Malt turns focus on trade sales

Published: 04 February, 2020

Online spirits retailer Master of Malt is looking to increase trade sales as a primary area of growth for the business in 2020.

Dry January a hit with one-in-four UK drinkers

Published: 03 February, 2020

More than a quarter of UK drinkers (27%) cut their alcohol consumption entirely or in part during January, new research has revealed.

Top Selection bags award-winning Tuscan producer

Published: 03 February, 2020

London-based wine merchant Top Selection is to be the exclusive distributor for Tuscan producer Villa Saletta.

First winner of Gérard Basset Travel Bursary revealed

Published: 03 February, 2020

Lise Donier-Meroz, a sommelier at Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume restaurant, has won the inaugural Gérard Basset Travel Bursary.

Bibendum launches major Bordeaux service

Published: 03 February, 2020

Leading UK distributor Bibendum Wine has launched a new initiative to streamline the sale of fine wines from Bordeaux to the UK on- and off-trade.

Waterkloof adds to Circumstance range

Published: 03 February, 2020

Paul Boutinot’s South African estate Waterkloof has added two new wines to its Circumstance range.

Champagnes and Châteaux adds Domaine Pierre Usseglio Et Fils

Published: 31 January, 2020

Champagnes and Châteaux has added Châteauneuf-du-Pape producer Domaine Pierre Usseglio Et Fils to its portfolio.

Furmint February puts climate change in the crosshairs as only three out of ten vintages are good enough for Aszú

Published: 31 January, 2020

The extent to which climate change is impacting the production of styles of Furmint was highlighted at recent Wine of Hungary masterclass, where participants were told that making sweet wines will be the “challenge” for Tokaj over the next decade or even century.

WSTA calls on members to ‘embrace a brave new world of trading’ as the UK Brexit

Published: 31 January, 2020

The WSTA has called on its members to “embrace a brave new world of trading” and “focus on opportunities” as Britain leaves the EU.

Friday Read: Price and vintage in Champagne

Published: 31 January, 2020

To the untrained eye, little has changed in the world of Champagne marketing. The Grande Marques, endowed with lavish budgets, continue to position themselves at the most glamorous events. Vintages are declared and the well-oiled marketing machine continues to roll.

Provence ramps up marketing activity

Published: 31 January, 2020

The Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence (CIVP) has unveiled its marketing activity for 2020.

Consorzio Doc delle Venezie posts 34% hike in bottles sold

Published: 31 January, 2020

Consorzio Doc delle Venezie has announced a 34% increase in bottles sold last year compared to 2018.

Basset family sells Spot in the Woods

Published: 31 January, 2020

The Basset family has sold its New Forest hotel, Spot in the Woods, to luxury hotels and pubs group Hillbrooke Hotels.

Climate action group IWCA welcomes four new members

Published: 30 January, 2020

International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) has welcomed our new wineries in its mission to decarbonize the global wine industry.

Council gives green light for Moffat’s first legal Scotch whisky distillery

Published: 30 January, 2020

Dumfries & Galloway Council has approved plans for a single malt whisky distillery to be built in Moffat, marking the town’s first legal Scotch distillery.

Diageo slashes 2020 expectations in wake of global volatility linked to coronavirus

Published: 30 January, 2020

Spirits giant Diageo has cut its sales expectations in global markets for the coming year, with the likelihood that the recent viral outbreak in China could further impact sales in 2020.

Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship judges reveal shortlist

Published: 30 January, 2020

The Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship 2020, created in honour and memory of the late Gerard Basset OBE, MS, MW, MSc (OIV), shortlist has been revealed.

CIVB launches Hot 50 Bordeaux 2020 promotion

Published: 29 January, 2020

Vins de Bordeaux has announced a new initiative to promote Bordeaux wines in the UK market.

TWE slashes growth predictions as US business stalls

Published: 29 January, 2020

Treasure Wine Estates (TWE) has cut its predictions of growth for 2020 from between 15% and 20% to between 5% and 10% after its first half-year figures were released yesterday.

January recovery for BWS sales

Master of Malt turns focus on trade sales

Dry January a hit with one-in-four UK drinkers

Top Selection bags award-winning Tuscan producer

First winner of Gérard Basset Travel Bursary revealed

Bibendum launches major Bordeaux service

Waterkloof adds to Circumstance range

Champagnes and Châteaux adds Domaine Pierre Usseglio Et Fils

Furmint February puts climate change in the crosshairs as only three out of ten vintages are good enough for Aszú

WSTA calls on members to ‘embrace a brave new world of trading’ as the UK Brexit

Friday Read: Price and vintage in Champagne

Provence ramps up marketing activity

Consorzio Doc delle Venezie posts 34% hike in bottles sold

Basset family sells Spot in the Woods

Climate action group IWCA welcomes four new members

Council gives green light for Moffat’s first legal Scotch whisky distillery

Diageo slashes 2020 expectations in wake of global volatility linked to coronavirus

Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship judges reveal shortlist

CIVB launches Hot 50 Bordeaux 2020 promotion

TWE slashes growth predictions as US business stalls

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