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González Byass adds Pazos de Lusco winery to portfolio

Published: 23 March, 2016

Leading Spanish wine and sherry producer González Byass has acquired the Pazos de Lusco winery in Rías Baixas for an undisclosed sum.

London Wine Fair to welcome first Sake Pavilion

Published: 23 March, 2016

The London Wine Fair is to feature a major sake presence for the first time.

Pirate's Grog expands range with new super-premium rum

Published: 23 March, 2016

Hackney-based boutique rum importer Pirate's Grog has added a new limited edition 13-year-old Central American rum to its range.

Four Pillars wins second San Francisco Double Gold for Rare Dry Gin

Published: 23 March, 2016

Small-batch Australian distillery Four Pillars has taken home a Double Gold from the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Rare Dry Gin.

Award-winning Arran Distillery reveals expansion plans

Published: 22 March, 2016

The award-winning Isle of Arran Distillery has revealed plans to build a second distillery on the island to complement its original location on Lochranza.

Champagne Gosset announces new non-vintage 20th century cuvée

Published: 22 March, 2016

Champagne Gosset announced the release of a new cuvée at a launch in Paris last night.

McGuigan Wines launches exclusive Family Release range in Waitrose

Published: 22 March, 2016

Australian winery McGuigan Wines has partnered with Waitrose on an exclusive range of wines under the Family Release brand.

Naked Wines hits £100 million annual sales for first time

Published: 22 March, 2016

Naked Wines, the online crowd-funding platform, has broken through the £100 million annual sales barrier for the first time, ahead of the company's financial year-end on March 28.

The Glenrothes rebrands Alba Reserve ahead of UK release

Published: 21 March, 2016

Award-winning Speyside distillery The Glenrothes has rebranded its Alba Reserve expression ahead of its release in the UK.

United Wineries and North South Wines sign exclusive distribution deal

Published: 21 March, 2016

Independent wine supplier United Wineries has appointed North South Wines as the sole UK and Ireland agents for both its Berberana and Monistrol still and sparkling Spanish wine brands.

Dunnet Bay launches limited edition Rock Rose seasonal gin range

Published: 21 March, 2016

Scotland's award-winning Dunnet Bay Distillery is to launch a series of Rock Rose Gin 'Seasonal Editions', kicking off with a Spring edition, which will be available by May.

New bottle design for Disznóko?as Gonzalez Byass takes over distribution

Published: 21 March, 2016

The historic Tokaji Disznóko? winery has unveiled a new bottle exclusively for its Dry Furmint 2015.

Enotria & Coe takes on J Chivite Estates premium portfolio

Published: 18 March, 2016

Leading UK importer Enotria & Coe is to become the exclusive distributor for Spain's J. Chivite Estates premium wines portfolio in the UK.

MMD adds Tommasi family Puglian estate to portfolio

Published: 18 March, 2016

Maisons Marques et Domaines has partnered with Italy's Masseria Surani Wines to become its sole importer and distributor in the UK.

CIVB appoints Fiona Juby as UK market consultant

Published: 18 March, 2016

The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux wines has hired Fiona Juby as its market consultant for the UK.

Tesco trials mixed-case South African wine offer

Published: 18 March, 2016

Tesco is to trial mixed cases of wine from its finest* range in 280 stores nationwide for the first time.

Diageo announces second phase of World Class bartending competition

Published: 17 March, 2016

Diageo Reserve has announced the launch of the second half of its World Class UK 2016 competition, which aims to find the best bartender in the UK.

France takes top spot on world whisky-drinking table

Published: 17 March, 2016

French drinkers now lead the world in their whisky consumption, according to a new report by retail consultants Bonial.

Champagne Ruinart unveils 2016 sommelier Challenge

Published: 17 March, 2016

Champagne Ruinart has announced the details of its Ruinart Challenge 2016, aimed at identifying the most talented young sommeliers from around the world.