National Waiters Day launches website

The website for National Waiters Day (June 23) has gone live today as the trade gears up to celebrate one of the oldest service industries for the first time.

Wines in the press, January 11-14

The Guardian

Louis Royer Cognac appoints Mangrove as UK distributor

Mangrove has been appointed UK distributor to Cognac distillery Louis Royer in a bid to increase distribution in the UK.

Chivas launches Pininfarina collection

Chivas Regal has launched three limited edition products with Italian luxury car designer Pininfarina.

Brugal rum moves into the off-trade

Maxxium UK-distributed Brugal rum is now available in the UK off-trade after seeing an impressive uplift in the on-trade of 200% MAT volume growth.

Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Armit Wines

To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tastings and related Burgundy events from members of the trade. Here Jenny Mackenzie of Early Bird Wine News reports from Armit Wines Burgundy 2011 en primeur tasting.

Tesco Everyday Value alcohol range not in breach of code, Portman Group rules

The Portman Group has ruled that Tesco's budget alcohol lines do not breach responsibility rules after a consumer complained that its Everyday Value branding encouraged immoderate consumption.

SWA slams proposals for Scotch whisky tax

The chief executive for the Scotch Whisky Association, Gavin Hewitt, has defined proposals to put a bottle tax on whisky as "ludicrous".

Bibendum to launch new initiative at annual tasting

Bibendum is to help its customers tailor their ranges to suit consumer preference by launching A Matter of Taste at its trade-only annual tasting in February.

SWA slams proposals for Scotch whisky tax

The chief executive for the Scotch Whisky Association Gavin Hewitt, has defined proposals to put a bottle tax on whisky as "ludicrous'.

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte boasts strong performance in 2012

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has strengthened its position among the leading Champagne brands  by posting its second most successful performance ever for 2012.

John Shearlock on why rockers want to be winemakers

What is it that wine and music have in common? Is it that, as with music, we struggle to put into words what it is that we feel when we drink wine, knowing simply that there is something above and beyond us, an intangible and almost incomprehensible facet, but that we know we like? Or is it that the components of fine wine sing in harmony or play in concert like a well rehearsed Orchestra?

Corney & Barrow launches wine discovery initiative

Corney & Barrow launched Discover Your Wine Style at its annual tasting yesterday, in a bid to demystify wine by allowing guests to choose according to their likes and dislikes.

Corney & Barrow launch Discover Your Wine Style

Corney & Barrow launched Discover Your Wine Style at its annual wine tasting, in a bid to demystifying wine by allowing guests to choose according to their likes and dislikes.

Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Berry Bros & Rudd

To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tasting from members of the trade. Here Jenny Mackenzie of Early Bird Wine News gives her view on this week's Berry Bros and Rudd Burgundy tasting.

Mike Matthews on the quality of Edinburgh's wine merchants

You're in the Scottish capital and you're looking for a decent bottle of wine, where do you go? It would be easy to think of Scotland's drinking habits, based on the stereotypical image of the nation's tartan army, as being fuelled by whisky and beer but not wine; fair enough when you consider you are in single malt country and Belhaven is readily available at almost every corner.

Wemyss Malts to build whisky distillery in Fife

The Wemyss family, owner of Wemyss Malts has announced it is to build a single malt whisky distillery and visitor centre on the back of a grant from the Scottish government.

New Benevolent chairman pledges JF Hillebrand will match customer donations

Drinks logistics firm JF Hillebrand has pledged to match donations made by its customers to The Benevolent as director Chris Porter begins a two-year stint as the charity's chairman.

Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Institute of Masters of Wine Burgundy Seminar

To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tastings and related Burgundy events from members of the trade. Here Anne Krebiehl reports from the Institue of Masters of Wines seminar and debate on Burgundy held this week.

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