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Sterling drops against euro as risk appetite improves

Published: 05 December, 2011

Sterling dropped off against the euro on Friday after better than expected employment figures in the USA gave a boost to global risk appetite.

Mixed serves a "crime" against Champagne, says leading house

Published: 02 December, 2011

The president of Champagne Taittinger has criticised other houses for trivialising Champagne by recommending it in a mixed serve.

Matthew Clark announces 3-for-2 deal to on-trade

Published: 02 December, 2011

Matthew Clark has jumped on the three-for-two retail offer bandwagon and announced a buy two, get one free Champagne deal to its on-trade customers to help boost profits.

Scotch whisky exports at record high as new chairman announced

Published: 02 December, 2011

Scotch whisky exports reached a new high, bolstering the UK economy to the tune of £125 per second, as the Scotch Whisky Association unveiled Edrington's Ian Curle as its new chairman.

Sterling boosted by Spanish bond demand

Published: 02 December, 2011

Sterling strengthened against a weaker US dollar yesterday after risk appetite improved following good demand at a Spanish bond auction.

Festive deals mean 'bloodbath' for drinks trade

Published: 02 December, 2011

Consumers are seeking out cut-price drinks deals this Christmas as the on-trade is flooded with vouchers and supermarkets continue to offer deep discounts.

Waldin and Smart fail to convince in"disappointing" biodynamics debate

Published: 02 December, 2011

Biodynamic winemaker Monty Wadldin and viticulturist, Dr Richard Smart failed to live up to their billing at what has been described as a "disappointing" biodynamics debate held last night at the WSET in London.

Jacob's Creek targets women with Cool Harvest wine range

Published: 02 December, 2011

A new range of lighter style wines from Jacob's Creek, aimed at women, is hitting the shelves in the UK.

Consumers going out 12% more often, says Deloitte

Published: 02 December, 2011

Consumers are going out to eat and drink 12% more often than six months ago, that's the good news from Deloitte's Taste the Nation survey.

Eco-certified wines carry clout with consumers

Published: 02 December, 2011

As more wine companies jump on the environmentally friendly bandwagon, achieving full organic or biodynamic certification gives producers greater credibility with the consumer.

Blog: Anne Krebiehl on natural wine book launch

Published: 01 December, 2011

Last night, some of the UK's finest winos braved the November cold to come to Artisan & Vine in Clapham where Kathryn O'Mara welcomed them to the official launch of "Authentic Wine - Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking", a new and inquiring book by Dr Jamie Goode and Sam Harrop MW.

Vanquish Wine to distribute Tequila Casa Dragones

Published: 01 December, 2011

Vanquish Wine will distribute premium sipping Tequila Casa Dragones in the UK.

WSTA comms director appointed interim CEO

Published: 01 December, 2011

WSTA's communications director Gavin Partington has to step up to the role of interim chief executive as the hunt for Jeremy Beadles replacement continues.

D&D London restructures wine buying team

Published: 01 December, 2011

Restaurant group D&D London has restructured its wine buying team - the current buyers have left and decisions on wine willl now be taken by the food and beverage manager.

First Cape pledges to cut its alcohol content

Published: 01 December, 2011

First Cape is planning to remove 50 million units of alcohol from its wines over the next three years, says the brand's owner, Brand Phoenix.

Mondial du Merlot winners announced

Published: 01 December, 2011

The fourth Mondial du Merlot competition, organised by the Vinea Association in Sierre, Switzerland saw 300 wines entered, from 21 countries.

Emergency action by central banks helps boost Sterling against dollar

Published: 01 December, 2011

Sterling jumped by 0.8% against the US dollar yesterday after co-ordinated emergency action by several central banks saw investors jump towards riskier assets.