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Gin boom boosts Diageo’s UK performance

Published: 25 January, 2018

Diageo has reported a 7% increase in net sales in its first half year boosted by a strong performance from its gin portfolio.

Asia’s thirst for Australia drives AU$2.56bn export high, but UK and USA dip

Published: 24 January, 2018

The most recent export figures from Wine Australia, released at the busy Australia Day Tasting (ADT) in London on 23 January, revealed that Australian wine exports to mainland China continue to boom in the wake of the 2015 free trade agreement between the two countries.

Fever-Tree edges out competition to become top retail mixer

Published: 24 January, 2018

Fever Tree has continued its indomitable hold on the UK spirits sector by becoming the top mixer by value in UK retail.

Domaine Jessiaume sets sight on UK as it nears organic certification

Published: 24 January, 2018

Burgundy producer Domaine Jessiaume has revealed it is gearing up to enter the UK market for the first time.

ADT suppliers up their Oz bids as competition ramps up from China and the US

Published: 24 January, 2018

A hardy – dare we suggest, typically Australian – attitude to price hikes and supply challenges was the main exhibit at yesterday’s Australia Day Tasting, where plenty of creative and business flair set out the category’s stall for 2018.

Wine Rack signs three-year deal with The Wine Show

Published: 24 January, 2018

Wine Rack has signed a three-year deal with Channel 5’s The Wine Show.

Alsace Crus & Terroirs gears up for first UK tasting event

Published: 24 January, 2018

The Alsace Crus & Terroirs organisation, created in 2015 by 19 of the region's top producers, has announced its first UK tasting.

Further investment and NPD for Cramele Recas on the back of booming exports

Published: 23 January, 2018

Cramele Recas has revealed plans to expand its winery to produce an additional four million litres, taking its total capacity to 30 million, on the back of soaring exports.

WSET awards its 2017 winners and graduates at annual ceremony

Published: 23 January, 2018

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) awarded its 2017 winners and graduates last night at its annual Awards & Graduation ceremony in London.

LWF partners with JF Hillebrand for Innovation Zone

Published: 23 January, 2018

The London Wine Fair (LWF) has partnered with JF Hillebrand on this year’s Innovation Zone launch.

Gonzalez Byass brings Ashton Hills Pinot Noir to the UK for the first time

Published: 23 January, 2018

Gonzalez Byass has signed a deal as the exclusive distributor of Ashton Hills, marking the UK debut for the Adelaide producer’s Pinot Noir wines.

Hampshire producers prepare for annual tasting

Published: 23 January, 2018

A group of seven leading Hampshire producers are on their to way to London once again in February for their annual tasting.

CVNE acquires Cava producer Roger Goulart

Published: 22 January, 2018

Compañia Vinicola del Norte de España (CVNE) has ventured outside Rioja for the first time with the purchase of Cava D.O. producer Roger Goulart.

McPherson reveals ‘unique’ wines to celebrate 50 anniversary

Published: 22 January, 2018

Australian winery McPherson Wine Co has revealed a raft of activity to celebrate its 50 birthday, including a number of exclusive wines.

UK bound: French Wine Discoveries

Published: 22 January, 2018

It can be a double-edged sword being a French winemaker.

Hambledon extends educational programme with WSET courses

Published: 22 January, 2018

Hambledon Vineyard has added WSET courses to its education and personal development programme on a permanent basis.

Albariño to become important white variety in the Western Cape

Published: 22 January, 2018

Albariño is poised to become an important white variety in the Western Cape, according to leading viticulturist Dean Leppan

Gordon & MacPhail re-structure recognises UK single malt sales

Published: 19 January, 2018

Malt whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail has announced the integration of the UK market into its global sales strategy to build on the strength of UK-wide sales.

Rise of German cool climate wine leads to UK's first German Pinot Noir tasting

Published: 19 January, 2018

Britain’s first ever German Pinot Noir tasting is to take place in London, in March this year, Harpers can reveal.

UK to be overtaken by the US as the world’s bigger importer of sparkling

Published: 19 January, 2018

The UK’s status as the biggest importer of sparkling wines will be challenged over the next three years, with the US due to take the top spot by 2021.

Gin boom boosts Diageo’s UK performance

Asia’s thirst for Australia drives AU$2.56bn export high, but UK and USA dip

Fever-Tree edges out competition to become top retail mixer

Domaine Jessiaume sets sight on UK as it nears organic certification

ADT suppliers up their Oz bids as competition ramps up from China and the US

Wine Rack signs three-year deal with The Wine Show

Alsace Crus & Terroirs gears up for first UK tasting event

Further investment and NPD for Cramele Recas on the back of booming exports

WSET awards its 2017 winners and graduates at annual ceremony

LWF partners with JF Hillebrand for Innovation Zone

Gonzalez Byass brings Ashton Hills Pinot Noir to the UK for the first time

Hampshire producers prepare for annual tasting

CVNE acquires Cava producer Roger Goulart

McPherson reveals ‘unique’ wines to celebrate 50 anniversary

UK bound: French Wine Discoveries

Hambledon extends educational programme with WSET courses

Albariño to become important white variety in the Western Cape

Gordon & MacPhail re-structure recognises UK single malt sales

Rise of German cool climate wine leads to UK's first German Pinot Noir tasting

UK to be overtaken by the US as the world’s bigger importer of sparkling

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