De Bortoli online launch hailed a success
Published: 26 August, 2011
The live online De Bortoli launch of its BellaRiva range of wines yesterday, saw 120 unique viewers between its two virtual tastings.
Read more...Sainsbury's sees fine wine sales soar
Published: 26 August, 2011
Sainsbury's has put the growth of its fine wines by 47% over the last 12 months down to the fact that consumers don't want to forego luxury in the recession.
Read more...Casa Silva pushes Chile's southern winemaking boundaries
Published: 26 August, 2011
Chilean winery Casa Silva is reporting successful results for what it claims is Chile's most southerly vineyard.
Gary Vaynerchuk retires from wine videos
Published: 26 August, 2011
US social media celebrity, Gary Vaynerchuk has announced the end of his daily wine broadcast, Daily Grape.
Read more...New weights and measures legislation allows for licensee 'innovation'
Published: 26 August, 2011
Samples of wine can now be sold under 75ml, according to new legislation from the National Measurement Office (NMO).
Read more...Foil pouches don't breach alcohol responsibility rules
Published: 25 August, 2011
Ready-to-drink vodka products sold in foil pouches do not unduly appeal to children nor suggest that consumption enhances performance, according to a ruling by the Independent Complaints Panel.
Take our survey: how valuable are trade associations?
Published: 25 August, 2011
In times of trouble many businesses turn to trade associations for advice or practical help ? Harpers wants to assess how valuable they are to drinks firms.
Read more...Diageo GB: wine business grows 14%
Published: 25 August, 2011
Diageo's wines business in Great Britain delivered "strong results" with net sales growth of 14% ? driven by a healthy Bordeaux campaign, growth in en primeur, and price increases on Blossom Hill.
Read more...Brazilian wine exports up 2% to UK
Published: 25 August, 2011
Brazilian wine exports have grown 40% in the first half of 2011 - with the UK market taking the lion's share, up 2% on last year, according to Ibravin.
Read more...De Bortoli to launch new range live online
Published: 25 August, 2011
Family owned Australian wine company De Bortoli Wines has released a new
range, BellaRiva, which will be launched today, August 25, live online.
Sterling hits low as automatic 'sell' orders triggered
Published: 25 August, 2011
Sterling hit a low of $1.6375/ £1 against the US dollar yesterday as automatic 'sell' orders were triggered.
Read more...Antique Wine Company launches wine academy
Published: 24 August, 2011
The Antique Wine Company has announced the launch of its Marylebone based, AWC Wine Academy.
Read more...East of England Co-operative opens Le Château
Published: 24 August, 2011
The East of England Co-operative has opened Le Château, a new concept store for wines, beers and spirits, which it hopes will be the first of a few, due to the current gap in the market.
Boutique Bar Show returns September
Published: 24 August, 2011
The Boutique Bar Show returns to London next month for its fifth year.
Read more...Berkmann creates new spirits division
Published: 24 August, 2011
Berkmann Wine Cellars' new specialist spirits division will offer "niche, cool products that are mixology friendly", promises owner Justin Berkmann.
Read more...Sterling strengthens due to improved UK data
Published: 24 August, 2011
Sterling strengthened by 0.4% against the US dollar yesterday hitting $1.6534/£1- it was helped by positive data that showed an improvement in British factory orders in August.
Read more...Passoã to partner Sancho Panza party at Notting Hill Carnival
Published: 23 August, 2011
First Drinks owned Passoã is to partner the Sancho Panza street party at this year's Notting Hill Carnival.
Read more...South African vineyards accused of human rights abuses
Published: 23 August, 2011
An investigation into human rights abuses in South African vineyards has revealed some workers are forced to live in pig sties and don't have access to safety equipment or basic labour rights.
Read more...Trial The Big Wine Festival 2012 at September Taster event
Published: 23 August, 2011
Anyone interested in taking part in next June's Big Wine Festival in Reading can get an idea of what to expect at a trade Taster event also to be held in Reading on September 15.
Sterling rises as investors see pound as 'safe haven'
Published: 23 August, 2011
Sterling rose against the US dollar yesterday hitting a high of $1.6520/£1 as markets became increasingly concerned with the financial turbulence.
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