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Gin and sparkling wine top best sellers list over Jubilee

Published:  12 September, 2012

Gin and sparkling wine were the big sellers across the Royal Jubilee celebrations, according to the latest WSTA market report.

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AFWS announces UK Restaurant Manager of the Year finalists

Published:  12 September, 2012

Four restaurant managers have made it through to the final of the Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS), 2012 UK Restaurant Manager of the Year competition.

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New gins experiment with unusual botanicals

Published:  11 September, 2012

Claiming to be the UK's newest artisanal spirits producer, The London Distillery Company is rolling out four gins made from unusual botanicals.

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Champagne to take centre stage during Social Media Week

Published:  11 September, 2012


A week's activity dedicated to the impact and role of social media taking place around the world later this month will feature a case study hosted in London on how Champagne has become a key discussion topic area in new media.

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Cellar Trends expands 'market insights' team

Published:  11 September, 2012

Distrubutor, Cellar Trends, has appointed Katy Carter as insight and brand manager in order to enhance its key market and trends research capability.

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Nomacorc commissions new oxygen management research

Published:  11 September, 2012

Synthetic wine closure producer, Nomacorc, has initiated new research projects with three academic institutions in a bid to broaden its knowledge on wine and oxygen interaction.

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Romanian Winegrowers announces SITT masterclass

Published:  11 September, 2012

Romanian Winegrowers, has announced it will host a masterclass showing a selection of "unique" Romanian wines, at SITT Autumn.

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Julian Dyer to head up Australian Vintage in Europe

Published:  10 September, 2012

Wine producer Australian Vintage, (AVL) has confirmed its interim general manager UK & Europe, Julian Dyer has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis.

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McWilliams to launch Weight Watchers endorsed wine range in the UK

Published:  10 September, 2012

Australian producer McWilliams is the first winery to sign an endorsement deal with Weight Watchers, the international diet programme, aimed at bringing lower alcohol wines to a new wider audience.

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Mangrove adds Portobello Road Gin to portfolio

Published:  10 September, 2012

Portobello Road Gin has teamed up with national distributor Mangrove after its first year growth has "dramatically exceeded expectations".

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Sir George Fistonich to celebrate 50 years of Villa Maria with London event

Published:  10 September, 2012

Owner and managing director of Villa Maria, Sir George Fistonich, is to celebrate the winery's 50th Vintage with a roadshow of events including one in the UK.

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Fake restaurant reviews can lead to 'bankruptcy', says Got Juice

Published:  10 September, 2012

Online reputation management company, Got Juice has revealed one in 10 consumer reviews from sites such as Qype, Yelp and Trip Advisor are fake, causing restaurants to lose out on new sales or worse.

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Wines in the Press, September 8-10

Published:  10 September, 2012

The Guardian

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ICP rules Absolut London not in breach of code

Published:  07 September, 2012

The Independent Complaints Panel has ruled the design of the Absolut London bottle does not have a particular appeal to under 18s, after Alcohol Concern lodged a complaint.

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European Wine Bloggers Conference announces event details

Published:  07 September, 2012

The European Wine Bloggers Conference in November will give delegates insights into making the most of both traditional and new social media publishing platforms as well as the chance to learn more about the wines from Turkey.

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Proposed FSA restrictions won't affect fine wine investors

Published:  07 September, 2012

Proposals by the FSA to restrict how Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes are promoted will have no effect on fine wine investors, say experts.

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Luis Felipe Edwards appoints Ehrmanns as off-trade representative

Published:  07 September, 2012

Ehrmanns has been appointed Luis Felipe Edwards UK representative for the off-trade and ecommerce.

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Bottle Green on acquisition trail for Discovery Wines

Published:  06 September, 2012

Bottle Green is on the lookout for further acquisitions and partnerships through its Discovery Wines arm of the business.

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Cognac exports grow but producers 'vigilant'

Published:  06 September, 2012

Latest figures issued by the BNIC shows a 4.3% growth in Cognac shipments compared with last year, but producers remain "vigilant" due to current economic and financial uncertainties.

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The Balvenie Fifty marks malt master's lengthy career

Published:  06 September, 2012

The 50-year career of Balvenie's malt master David Stewart is being celebrated with the launch of a rare limited edition, The Balvenie Fifty.

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