Wines in the Press, May 18 - 24

The Guardian
Nothing gets the wine world hotter under the collar currently than the subject of natural wine, says Fiona Beckett.

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If Euro collapses investors will move into wine

If the Eurozone collapses, there will be a move into wine from investors, but it will be short-lived - that's according to the Financial Times' investment columnist John Authers.

Jancis Robinson picks out lower alcohol, cooler climate and regional varieties as trends

Quality over quantity, celebrating wholesomeness, cutting down on oak and alcohol content, seeking out cooler climates and reintroducing regional varieties are just some of the trends in wine identified by Jancis Robinson MW.

Benevolent chairman to cycle from Speyside to London

Simon Thomas, chairman of The Benevolent, is to cycle 574 miles from Speyside to London, along with a team from Pernod Ricard.

Malibutique concept taken to new levels

Rum brand Malibu is joining forces with brand partners to expand its "Malibutique" consumer campaign that focuses on girls getting ready for a night out.

LIWF: your what's on daily guide

The LIWF organisers have put together a packed schedule of events for fair-goers, with masterclasses, seminars and industry briefings taking place across all three days of the exhibition ? so synchronise your calendar, update your iCloud or simply write it down, and get planning.

Summer trade - what's in store?

Are the Queen's Jubilee and the Olympic Games going to be a bonanza or a headache for the drinks industry?

Sterling strengthens against commodity backed currencies

Sterling strengthened against the commodity backed currencies on Friday, but weakened off against the majority of others.

PLB adds six Champagne houses to its portfolio

PLB has added six family Champagne houses to its portfolio in order to cater to all channels of the market.

Co-op to segment wines 'more fiercely' by demographics

The Co-operative is planning to segment its wines "more fiercely" by store demographics, adding more brands to the mix throughout and keeping quirkier wines for its premium shops.

Australia's top family wineries 'pull back' from UK

Australia's top family wineries are finding the UK increasingly tough - leading a number to "pull back" from the market.

Malbec World Day boosts Argentinian premium sales at Majestic

Majestic Wine saw strong sales of premium Argentinian wines during the second annual Malbec World Day.

LIWF - hidden gems at Treasury

There's a host of hidden gems over at Treasury Wine Estates, with launches from its world brands Penfolds, Beringer, Wolf Blass and Rosemount.

LIWF - Seckfords targets indies

If you're an independent on the hunt for some New World wines, Seckford Agencies is hosting winemakers from 17 estates in the newly launched Small Independents Pavilion.

Novum takes on India's Fratelli Wines

Novum Wines has taken on Fratelli Wines from Akluj, Maharashtra, in order to strengthen its position as the leading importer of Indian wines.

Charles Heidsieck Champagne moves to Liberty Wines

First Drinks Brands has announced the distribution of Charles Heidsieck Champagne in the UK will be transferred to Liberty Wines from June 1.

Chianti classico could have own 'icon' wine

Chianti classico's governing body is considering proposals to introduce an "icon" top-level wine above riserva.

Kornicis Group opens eighth Jamies Wine Bar

Kornicis Group is expanding its estate with the opening of its eighth Jamies Wine Bar in London.

French Bubbles takes permanent site in Covent Garden

Grower Champagne supplier French Bubbles is taking on a permanent site in London's Covent Garden following the success of its cheese and Champagne-based pop-up.