Cape Wine Exporters buys Mount Rozier land and brand

Cape Wine Exporters, has bought Mount Rozier land and brand which it will launch in the UK in 2012, through Bibendum.

Sterling regains ground against dollar

Sterling was up 0.1% versus the US dollar yesterday regaining ground from Monday's eight month low of $1.563/£1.

Novus invests £2m in former Balls Brothers sites

Novus Leisure, new owners of the Balls Brothers sites, has invested £2 million in bringing the wine bars up to date ? resulting in a 30% boost to like for like sales in the recently acquired estate.

Multi-million dollar global investment for Tullamore Dew

Irish whiskey brand Tullamore Dew has received a multi-million dollar investment worldwide - inlcuding new packaging, and ad campaign.

Sterling strengthens due to property market push

Sterling strengthened for a second day against the euro after data from property website, Rightmove showed 0.7% increase in house values for September.

Grey Goose and Virgin Atlantic create Heathrow Airport bar

Grey Goose vodka and Virgin Atlantic have teamed up to create an airport bar - the Grey Goose Loft at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at London Heathrow.

Domino's partners Virgin in food and wine matching deal

Domino's Pizza, has teamed up with Virgin Wines to offer customers food and wine matching in the comfort of their own homes.

Henry Ashworth replaces David Poley as chief executive officer, Portman Group

Henry Ashworth has been appointed as chief executive of the Portman Group, he replaces David Poley who is leaving the alcohol industry after a career spanning nearly fifteen years.

New boss for drinks watchdog joins from government's 'nudge' team

The Portman Group's new chief executive Henry Ashworth is moving across from Cabinet Office's nudge team - where he led health policy.

AFWS calls for entries to 2011 Food & Beverage Challenge

The Academy of Food and Wine Service AFWS,  is calling for chef and front of house entries to enter its AFWS Food & Beverage (FaB) Challenge 2011.

Russian Standard vodka moves to Whyte & Mackay

Wines in the press - September 16-19

The Guardian

Dalmore 1962 sells for £125,000

Whyte & Mackay has announced at the Tax Free World Association Show in Cannes, it has sold the most expensive bottle of retail whisky ever.

Sterling rises and rand declines for second week

Sterling rose by 0.7% against a weaker euro, and the rand declined for the second week in a row, due to uncertainty over the euro debt problem.

Villa Maria and Errazuriz 'Get Wine Wise' in Tesco car parks

Villa Maria and Errazuriz wines are to join the 'Get Wine Wise' roadshow sampling campiagn in Tesco car parks, to help drive up value.

Brancott Estate launches campaign through Rugby World Cup

Kiwi wine brand Brancott Estate is capitalising on its Rugby World Cup sponsorship to launch a new ad campaign encouraging consumers to 'stay curious'.

'Promising' Alsace harvest kicks off three weeks early

This year's Alsace harvest began three weeks early, with AOC Crémant d'Alsace starting on August 25 and Grand Cru on September 7.

Bibendum launches on-trade training academies

Bibendum has extended its on-trade training programme to include bespoke academies for larger customers ? combining wine education with business training.

Sterling declined 6.5% against nine currencies in past year

Sterling declined 6.5% against a basket of nine currencies over the past 12 months, making it the second worst performer after the US dollar.

Medoc starts harvesting red grapes

The red harvest began in Dourthe's estates in the Medoc on September 13, under clear blue skies.