Wines in the press, February 2 -5
Published: 06 February, 2012
The Guardian
Spending less on wine if you pay for it up front, or buying en primeur, seems on the face of it a pretty good deal, says Fiona Beckett.
US and Europe focus of currency markets
Published: 06 February, 2012
Positive US unemployment data and the ongoing Euro zone Greek refinancing, was the currency market focus towards the end of last week.
Read more...Highland Park releases Thor whisky
Published: 03 February, 2012
Highland Park has released Thor, a 16 year-old single malt whisky, and the first from its four-strong Valhalla collection.
Hospitality insolvencies up by one fifth in 2011
Published: 03 February, 2012
The hospitality industry was one of the hardest hit by insolvencies last year - they grew by 19% - and experts predict the situation will worsen in 2012.
Mark Riley appointed Maxxium UK off-trade sales director
Published: 03 February, 2012
Premium spirits company, Maxxium UK has appointed Mark Riley as sales director off-trade.
Read more...Drink less resolutions likely to fail today, says Drinkaware
Published: 03 February, 2012
A survey by alcohol education charity Drinkaware says that new year's resolutions to drink less are most likely to be broken today.
Glenfiddich releases rare malt to auction
Published: 03 February, 2012
Glenfiddich is to auction of one of its rarest-ever whiskies, the Glenfiddich Janet Sheed Roberts Reserve.
Sterling in favour due to ongoing euro zone issues
Published: 03 February, 2012
This week sterling has seen sterling trend in favour against the euro, due to a lack of resolution surrounding the ongoing euro zone issues.
Read more...Record-breaking year for Cognac sales
Published: 02 February, 2012
Cognac had a record-breaking year in 2011 spearheaded by a rise in Chinese consumption - global sales grew 6.4% on the previous year.
Read more...Tesco lighter wine sales up
Published: 02 February, 2012
Customers' growing concerns about the effects of alcohol on health boosted lighter wine sales at Tesco by 100,000 bottles last year.
Fine wine prices up for first time in six months
Published: 02 February, 2012
There's been a "definite lightening of the mood" as the Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 index has posted an increase of 3.97 points, or 1.39%, in January, after six months of decline.
Nicolas sells UK franchise to Spirited Wines
Published: 02 February, 2012
Nicolas has sold its UK stores to Spirited Wines - to be operated under franchise.
Read more...Enomatic machines up for grabs at SITT 2012
Published: 02 February, 2012
The Specialist Importers Trade Tasting SITT, is to offer two visitors a chance of winning an enomatic machine on a 12 week trail basis.
Read more...Merchants debate value of Italian wine investment
Published: 02 February, 2012
Are investors looking to Italian wines as the next big thing? Merchants are reporting growth, but whether the wines are being bought as investments remains to be seen.
Read more...Sterling slips against euro
Published: 02 February, 2012
Sterling started the day poorly against the euro due to negative UK Nationwide house price data which was released on top of an increased positive outlook in the Euro zone.
Read more...Majestic chairman says high street's in 'death spiral'
Published: 02 February, 2012
The high street is in a "death spiral", says Majestic's new chairman Phil Wrigley, who recommends using empty shops for residential accommodation.
Read more...Merchants and sommeliers to have their say at Harpers Champagne Summit
Published: 01 February, 2012
Harpers Wine and Spirit is limbering up for its 2012 Champagne Summit, taking place on February 28 at London's Chiswell Street Dining Rooms.
Read more...Berkmann's revamps Australian wine portfolio
Published: 01 February, 2012
Berkmann Wine Cellars has revamped its Australian agency portfolio, having replaced 85% of the current lines.
Read more...Changing weather impacts vintages, say top winemakers
Published: 01 February, 2012
Winemakers around the world are noticing huge vintage variation thanks to changing weather patterns.
Read more...WSTA offers Olympic tips for the drinks trade
Published: 01 February, 2012
The WSTA has produced a practical guide on how to get your business ready for London 2012, including tips on how to make sure staff and deliveries can make it on time.
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