Sterling continues to gain due to euro zone debt

Sterling gained against a broadly weaker euro yesterday as investors focused on euro zone debt woes with a meeting of European finance ministers taking place throughout the day.

Naked Wines named Startups Business of the Year 2010

Online wine retailer Naked Wines, has been named the Startups Business of the Year 2010.

Geoffrey Dean: our man Down Under's Ashes and wine blog, Adelaide

The Adelaide Test has always been my favourite in an Ashes series Down Under. It's not just because the Oval is the most attractive in the country - with its cathedral, scores of trees and stylish stands including a brand new Western Grandstand that cost £50m - but because the whole occasion is the most social of the Australian cricketing calendar.

Sterling rises against dollar due to poor US employment figures

Sterling rose against the US dollar on Friday afternoon after poor US employment figures saw the US currency weaken across the board.

Morrisons brings in 50cl wine bottles

Morrisons has introduced 50cl wine bottles for the first time to show its support for responsible drinking.

Michelin-starred restaurant creates bespoke English wines with Denbies

A Michelin-starred Surrey restaurant has joined forces with Denbies Wine Estate to produce a bespoke collection of English wines to match the menu.

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Fine wine outperforms oil and gold

Alcohol sales to plummet over Christmas

Barwell & Jones takes on premium Aussie wines

Barwell & Jones has added premium Western Australian winery Willow Bridge Estate to its portfolio.

Currency update: December 3

Currency analysis for December 3 looks at a setback for sterling. You can access bespoke currency advice from Smart Currency Exchange at www.smartwinespirits.com.

Confidence restored to investors

Sterling fell against the euro yesterday after bond buying by the European Central Bank restored a level of confidence to investors.

Glenfiddich crowns Malt Mastermind of the Year

Bartender Colin McMillan of Three Judges in Glasgow was announced the Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind of the Year in the competition's inaugural year.

JE Fells to represent Warwick Estate & Vilafonté

South African family wineries Warwick Estate of Stellenbosch and Vilafonté have changed their UK representation to JE Fells.

Drinks businesses cope well with snow

Drinks businesses across the country are coping well with the snowy weather.

PLB to import Hungary's Danubiana wines

Waipara Hills in range overhaul

Free Run Wines will be unveiling new packaging for Waipara Hills at the New Zealand annual trade tasting to coincide with an overhaul of the range.

Christmas arrives at Virgin Wines

Online retailer Virgin Wines is rolling out its 12 Days of Christmas promotion for the second year running.

Meeting could bring euro strength

Sterling slipped against a slightly stronger euro yesterday after investors held back on selling the single currency ahead of today's European Central Bank interest rate policy meeting.

Oddbins launches new off-licence and convenience store concept

Oddbins has launched a new off-licence and convenience store concept called Oddies.