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Published: 31 May, 2019

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Alcohol sales fall worldwide, but with recovery to follow, predicts the IWSR

Published: 31 May, 2019

Global alcohol consumption fell back by 1.6% in 2018, according to new data from the IWSR, with some 27.6 billion nine-litre cases being consumed.

Old world wines dominate on-trade in China, new research shows

Published: 31 May, 2019

Wines from France and Italy dominate the on-trade in China, according to the first in-depth research into the Chinese on-trade market.

WBWE targets fast growing thirst for bulk in China

Published: 31 May, 2019

World Bulk Wine Exhibition (WBWE) has launched its first Chinese edition in the northern port city of Yantai in response to the booming market for bulk wine imports into China.

Bacchus symposium de-codes potential of English wine’s “flag bearer”

Published: 30 May, 2019

Experimentation is the key to unlocking the potential of Bacchus, which is fast becoming a “flag bearer” for English wine, industry experts have said.

Nyetimber gears up for summer with campaign

Published: 30 May, 2019

Nyetimber has launched a new marketing campaign designed to communicate the “authenticity, elegance and grace” of the sparkling English wine brand across the summer.

Chapel Down reports strong sales growth

Published: 30 May, 2019

Chapel Down has announced a 10% increase in total annual sales to £13 million boosted by a record-breaking harvest.

Rémy Cointreau to buy the Maison de Cognac JR Brillet

Published: 30 May, 2019

Rémy Cointreau has announced it is to acquire the Maison de Cognac JR Brillet and part of its vineyard estate for an undisclosed sum.

Grey Goose claims ‘world first’ with sub-zero draught tap

Published: 30 May, 2019

Premium vodka Grey Goose has launched a “pioneering” sub-zero draught tap system it claims puts it at the “forefront of innovation” within the drinks business.

Wolf Blass kicks off cricket world cup campaign with £1m push

Published: 29 May, 2019

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is gearing up for a summer of sport with Wolf Blass - the official wine partner of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, with a £1 million push.

Symington reveals first wines made outside the Douro

Published: 29 May, 2019

The Symington family has launched the first wines from its new project at Quinta da Fonte Souto in the Portalegre sub-region of the Alentejo in southern Portugal.

Indigo adds Bodega Lanzaga to its portfolio

Published: 29 May, 2019

Spanish specialist Indigo Wine has signed a deal as the UK distributor of Telmo Rodríguez and Pablo Eguzkiza’s Bodega Lanzaga – the duo’s visionary project to restore special historic vineyard sites in Rioja.

Vagabond sets down sixth site in Paddington

Published: 29 May, 2019

Vagabond is gearing up for its latest launch, which will this time see its wine-focused proposition expand to include a breakfast menu.

The Wine Rascals partners with Alexander Wines to enter Scotland

Published: 29 May, 2019

The Wine Rascals has partnered with Alexander Wines marking the company’s Scottish debut.

Austria enters ‘golden’ period

Published: 29 May, 2019

Willi Klinger MW, the managing director of the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB), has predicted that his country’s wine exports will continue to rise at a similarly fast rate to the last few years.

Tanners appoints associate trade sales director

Published: 29 May, 2019

Tanners Wines has appointed Julian MacDonald as associate trade sales director.

Digby opens doors to Arundel tasting room

Published: 29 May, 2019

Digby Fine English has officially opened its doors to its new tasting room in the heart of Arundel, West Sussex.

Holland & Barrett launch marks a ‘first’ for the organic alcohol-free sector

Published: 28 May, 2019

Health food chain Holland & Barrett is taking strides into the alcohol-free sector with a new organic and vegan wine – the first to be available in the UK, according to its producer.

Boë Gin reveals soaring sales

Published: 28 May, 2019

Independent Scottish gin producer Boë Gin has reported a huge increase in year-on-year sales and profits.

Broadland delivers wine with botanical twist

Published: 28 May, 2019

Broadland Wineries unveiled the latest innovation to its portfolio at London Wine Fair (LWF) with the launch of new Three Mills products blurring the boundaries between wine, botanical mixer and long fruit fusion drink.

The week that was

Alcohol sales fall worldwide, but with recovery to follow, predicts the IWSR

Old world wines dominate on-trade in China, new research shows

WBWE targets fast growing thirst for bulk in China

Bacchus symposium de-codes potential of English wine’s “flag bearer”

Nyetimber gears up for summer with campaign

Chapel Down reports strong sales growth

Rémy Cointreau to buy the Maison de Cognac JR Brillet

Grey Goose claims ‘world first’ with sub-zero draught tap

Wolf Blass kicks off cricket world cup campaign with £1m push

Symington reveals first wines made outside the Douro

Indigo adds Bodega Lanzaga to its portfolio

Vagabond sets down sixth site in Paddington

The Wine Rascals partners with Alexander Wines to enter Scotland

Austria enters ‘golden’ period

Tanners appoints associate trade sales director

Digby opens doors to Arundel tasting room

Holland & Barrett launch marks a ‘first’ for the organic alcohol-free sector

Boë Gin reveals soaring sales

Broadland delivers wine with botanical twist

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