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Prestigious AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction announces 2016 return

Published: 28 January, 2016

The AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction is set to return on February 12 and 13 this year.

New Accolade Wine GM issues a 'word of warning' as Australian wines face a battle ahead

Published: 28 January, 2016

At the Australia Day Tasting held this week in London, Accolade Wines new general manager for the UK and Ireland Rob Harrison issued a 'word of warning' that challenges lay ahead for Australian wines, which now sits below the average price of wine of £5.83 at just £5.20.

Exton Park partners with H2Vin for on-trade push

Published: 27 January, 2016

Newly launched Hampshire vineyard Exton Park has partnered with premium on-trade distribution specialist H2Vin to push its wines to restaurants and hotels in London and elsewhere.

Douglas Laing launches limited edition cask strength Rock Oyster whisky

Published: 27 January, 2016

Douglas Laing & Co has announced the release of its Limited Edition Cask Strength Rock Oyster Island Malt Scotch Whisky.

Vinho Verde 2016 annual London tasting revealed

Published: 27 January, 2016

The date of this year's annual Vinho Verde tasting has been announced.

Young consumers are making UK leisure spend more diverse, survey shows

Published: 27 January, 2016

The thirst for new experiences among young consumers is driving a trend towards diversity in leisure spending, according to the latest Greene King Leisure Trend Tracker.

Inaugural Gekkeikan Masters Cooking Competition winner revealed

Published: 27 January, 2016

The winner of the inaugural Gekkeikan Masters Cooking Competition 2016 has been announced.

Hunter Laing expands into production with first Islay distillery in ten years

Published: 26 January, 2016

Glasgow's Hunter Laing & Company, a family-owned whisky bottler and blender, has announced plans to open a distillery on Islay.

Groceries Code Adjudicator's investigation finds Tesco 'seriously breached' Code

Published: 26 January, 2016

Following an in-depth investigation Christine Tacon, the Groceries Code Adjudicator has told Tesco to introduce "significant changes to practices and systems after finding Britain's largest supermarket seriously breached a legally-binding Code to protect groceries suppliers."

WSTA launches Scotland Gin Trail

Published: 26 January, 2016

Following on from the hugely successful launch of its London Gin Trail last year The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has this week launched a Scotland Gin Trail.

New appointments at Bodega Volcanes de Chile to drive premium growth

Published: 26 January, 2016

Premium Chilean wine producer Bodega Volcanes de Chile has appointed British-born Ben Gordon as its new managing director.

Renewed investment in Japanese wine as beer sales contract

Published: 26 January, 2016

Japan's drinks manufacturers are exploring the potential for winemaking in the country as the nation's drinkers turn away from beer, according to a report in the Nikkei Asian Review.

Oslo distillery launches with Marka Nordic bitters

Published: 25 January, 2016

Oslo Håndverksdestilleri (OHD), the first distillery to open in Norway since 1927, has announced the launch of its first product.

Morrison's listing for Cellers Unió Priorat

Published: 25 January, 2016

Leading wine supplier Buckingham Schenk has secured a Morrisons listing for Señorio de Convey Priorat from its Spanish producer Cellers Unió.

Instil Drinks to unveil new portfolio in March

Published: 25 January, 2016

Instil Drinks Company, the beer and niche spirits trading arm of Bibendum PLB, has revealed plans to relaunch on March 1.

Strong Cockburn's Port sales drive category growth

Published: 25 January, 2016

Sales of leading Port brand Cockburn's rose 14% in 2015, owner Symington Family Estates announced today.

Sales rocket at Fever-Tree

Published: 25 January, 2016

Sales at Fever-Tree, the premium mixer manufacturer, grew 71% in 2015, according to the latest trading update from the company, announced today.

Opened wines best preserved in a vacuum, new study shows

Published: 22 January, 2016

A vacuum is the best method of preserving the quality of a wine once opened, an study by the University of Burgundy has revealed.

Taylor's releases limited edition 1966 Single Harvest Port

Published: 22 January, 2016

Taylor's Port has announced the release of a 1966 Single Harvest, the third in a series of 50-year-old, limited edition Ports.

Maison M Chapoutier extends into Provence with new acquisition

Published: 22 January, 2016

Leading Rhône winery Maison M. Chapoutier has announced its acquisition of the Château des Ferrages vineyard in Provence for an undisclosed sum.

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