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Wines of Germany launches Riesling Summit

Published:  27 March, 2012

Wines of Germany is launching the UK's first Riesling Summit, aimed at the trade.

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Wines of Germany launches Riesling Summit

Published:  27 March, 2012

Wines of Germany is launching the UK's first Riesling Summit, aimed at the trade.

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Wines in the press - March 23 -26

Published:  26 March, 2012

The Guardian
Having had years of Delia and Nigella sending products flying off the shelves, it looks as if Gewürztraminer might be subject to the Raymond Blanc effect, after his recent BBC2 programme about Alsace, says Fiona Beckett.

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Kent Malbec is an experiment, but not for sale

Published:  26 March, 2012

A Malbec made in Kent with Argentinian grapes was never destined for sale on the mainstream market, but rather as an "intriguing experiment", says Wines of Argentina.

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LIWF announces new events for 2012

Published:  26 March, 2012

The London International Wine Fair LIWF, has announced a line up of new events that will take place across its calendar in May.

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Online wine sales outperforming the market, says IMRG

Published:  26 March, 2012

Online sales of wines, spirits and beer grew by 20% in 2011, outperforming overall market growth of 16%, according to IMRG Capgemini.

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Retailers' own labels overtaking branded wines

Published:  26 March, 2012

It's a "scary" time for wine brands as supermarkets' own versions are leaving them out in the cold, say experts.

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Majestic Wine's Mark Reynolds dies

Published:  26 March, 2012

Majestic Wine's commerical director Mark Reynolds has died, aged 48.

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England's "newest and largest" vineyard Rathfinny Estate, begins planting

Published:  26 March, 2012

Planting is to start at England's "largest" vineyard, Rathfinny Estate, this week which long term aims to compete in quality with top French Champagne houses.

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Sterling weakens against majority of currencies

Published:  26 March, 2012

Sterling had a poor day on Friday weakening off against the majority of currencies; but, strengthening against the US dollar.

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Inter Rhône to consolidate UK market share with £1m 2012 promotional campaign

Published:  25 March, 2012

Rhone valley wines are to be backed by a £1 million support programme in the UK as Inter Rhône, its generic body, looks to build on its number one position in the French red AOC wine market.

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Cameron sets out minimum price for alcohol

Published:  23 March, 2012

The Prime Minister has announced plans to introduce a minimum price per unit of alcohol and ban the sale of multi-buy discount deals in a bid to end Britain's binge-drinking culture.

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Budget Calculator launched for licensees

Published:  23 March, 2012

The BII is making its Budget Calculator available to all licensees in a bid to help them re-price products in line with duty rises and supplier increases.

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Gallo's 'summer red' wins Sainsbury's Product Launch 2011

Published:  23 March, 2012

Gallo Family Vineyards Summer Red has been named Sainsbury's Product Launch of the Year 2011, at its BWS supplier conference.

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Future global trends conference to feature at LIWF

Published:  23 March, 2012

The London International Wine Fair has announced a summit on the theme of future global trends, which will take place on May 21.

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LIVE: trade reacts to minimum pricing plans

Published:  23 March, 2012

News that David Cameron plans to introduce a minimum price for alcohol of 40p per unit and outlaw the sale of multi-buy deals has provoked a strong reaction from the drinks industry.

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Sterling has mixed week, plus retail figures contract

Published:  23 March, 2012

Sterling had a mixed week and the slump in retail sales figures released yesterday did little to help the negativity in the UK.

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Buckingham Schenk has 'cracking' year

Published:  22 March, 2012

Buckingham Schenk saw sales rise by 12% in 2011, led by a "cracking" 152% increase from Argentinian brand Viñalba.

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Maxxium to launch Jim Beam Honey

Published:  22 March, 2012

Maxxium UK is to launch the UK's first honey-infused bourbon, Jim Beam Honey.

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Maxxium reports strong festive growth

Published:  22 March, 2012

Maxxium UK has reported a strong growth over Christmas and claims to be the fastest growing of the top five spirits distributors over the period.

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