Wines in the press - March 9-12
The Guardian
The big wine story so far, this year is turning out to be not prices but alcohol levels, says Fiona Beckett.
The Guardian
The big wine story so far, this year is turning out to be not prices but alcohol levels, says Fiona Beckett.
Pub and restaurant sales fell 3.7% in February, put down to a "prolonged hangover" after Christmas or fresh tightening of consumer purse strings.
French wine producer and négociant, Maison Sichel, has rebranded in order to to emphasise its 130 year family heritage.
Read more...The Provence Wines Council (CIVP) is to launch a UK targeted marketing campaign, with a focus on rosé.
Read more...The organisers of the London International Wine Fair have hit back at criticism of the show after news that several high profile exhibitors have pulled out.
Read more...Sterling had a poor day yesterday weakening close to a day week low against the euro and a six week low against the US dollar.
Read more...Berry Bros & Rudd has acquired Lincolnshire-based wine importer Richards Walford.
ProWein, the international wine and spirits fair which took place in Düsseldorf last week, is expanding next year in Germany, and considering taking the fair overseas.
Read more...Harpers' Champagne Summit has become a global event as 42,000 people from across the world followed the event on Twitter.
Read more...Tony Dann, president of California-based TFC Wines, has written an open letter to each of the UK's major supermarkets and the national media, urging them both to get behind supporting quality lighter style wines.
Read more...Suppliers say the Co-operative is taking a more aggressive approach to its wine range, and decreasing its reliance on own-labels and Fairtrade products.
Read more...Bibendum has undertaken board changes on the back of an efficiency project that will enable the company to be more efficient and effective in meeting customers' requirements.
Read more...Bibendum has undertaken board changes on the back of an efficiency project that will enable the company to be more efficient and effective in meeting customers' requirements.
Read more...Food and drink distribution company Vivas is offering all on-trade outlets inside the Olympic Route Network bespoke services to cope with the extensive road closures during the Games.
Read more...Eighteen months on from the merger with Great Western Wine, Enotria is back on the acquisition trail, says chief executive Alison Levett.
Read more...Suppliers say the Co-operative is taking a more aggressive approach to its wine range, and decreasing its reliance on own-labels and Fairtrade products.
Read more...Sterling had a mixed week after worse than expected Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) and Halifax Price Index data dampened the UK economic outlook.
Read more...Indie Brands, a specialist spirits distribution company which aims to fill a gap in the luxury brands arena, has been launched.
Read more...On-trade supplier Jascots is launching a same day free delivery service on Saturdays for its London customers.
Northern Ireland's James Nicholson merchants has appointed a Master of Wine to its buying team.