Origin Wine launches 4%-abv wine-based drink

Origin Wine has launched a 50cl bottle of a 4%-abv wine-based drink designed to be served over ice.

LIWF to relaunch as UK focused show in 2014

The London International Wine Fair is to announce radical changes for its 2014 event which will see it rebrand itself as domestic wine and spirits show primarily for the UK multiple and independent on and off-trades.

Wine notes a turn-off, according to survey

Wine descriptions are more pompous than helpful, and most of them fail to help consumers understand the taste of the wine, according to a poll commissioned by Laithwaite's Wine.

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Harpers Debate line up for LIWF announced

Leading trade figures from all sectors of the industry will debate the most efficient way to buy wine for their business as part of the Harpers Debate at next month's London International Wine Fair.

William Curley snaps up trophy for wine and dessert match

William Curley Dessert Bar in London has won the fourth edition of the Wines of Roussillon Dessert Trophy European final, which took place in Perpignan.

California Summit 2013 lines up cream of trade

Harpers' inaugural California Summit on June 4 will feature a roll call of category experts to headline a day of debates, masterclasses, networking and focused tastings all designed to offer expert category insights and interactive feedback for those selling California wines in the UK trade.

Ooberstock celebrates 1,000th customer

Amazon-style wholesaler Ooberstock has traded with its 1,000th independent free trade customer nine months after launching.

Symington Family Estates declares 2011 vintage

Symington Family Estates has declared 2011 as a vintage year, its third vintage Port declaration since 2000.

Wake-up call as poll reaveals most wine drinkers alienated by trade's descriptions

Wine descriptions are more pompous than helpful, and most of them fail to help consumers understand the taste of the wine.

LIWF courts top sommeliers

The organisers of the London International Wine Fair have announced plans to send VIP passes to 200 of the UK's top sommeliers this week.

Distell snaps up Burn Stewart Distillers for £160m

South African giant Distell Group has bought Bunnahabhain producer Burn Stewart Distillers for £160 million from CL World Brands and Angostura.

Distell snaps up Burn Stewart Distillers for £160m

South African giant Distell Group has bought Bunnahabhain producer Burn Stewart Distillers for £160 million from CL World Brands and Angostura.

Bancroft signs Remírez de Ganuza

Bancroft Wines has been appointed the exclusive UK agent for Rioja producer Bodegas Remírez de Ganuza.

Champagne Ambassador's Awards open

The Champagne Bureau has called for members of the trade to nominate the UK's best wine educators in this year's Champagne Ambassador's Awards.

Obituary: Michael Jones

Michael Jones, the former chairman of Banbury wine merchant SH Jones, has died aged 83.

Rioja generic body plans €8m promotional spend

The generic body responsible for promoting wines from Rioja plans to spend €8 million on promoting the region this year.

Speed-dating with the suppliers

Hoping to impress some independent merchants this month is Les Vignobles de Foncalieu.

Double digit sales hike in March for wine and spirits

An early Easter propelled wine sales by 13% and spirits by 20% in the supermarkets while beer sales grew by just 1% during March.