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Sterling strengthens due to euro debt concerns

Published:  18 April, 2011

Sterling strengthened on Friday against the euro which was hurt by suggestions that Greece would need to restructure its debt.

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Sauvignon Blanc de Loire Ambassador selection results

Published:  15 April, 2011

Twenty-eight wines considered to have the best commercial success in the UK market have been selected at the Sauvignon Blanc de Loire Ambassadors tasting, led by Sam Harrop MW.

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Wines of Argentina gears up for Malbec World Day

Published:  15 April, 2011

Wines of Argentina is gearing up for its first ever Malbec World Day, a global celebration of Argentina's 'hero' grape variety.

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Wines of Argentina is gearing up for Malbec World Day

Published:  15 April, 2011

Wines of Argentina is gearing up for its first ever Malbec World Day, a global celebration of Argentina's 'hero' grape variety.

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A difficult week for sterling

Published:  15 April, 2011

It has been a difficult week for sterling following lower than expected inflation data.

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AFWS Sommelier of the Year finalists announced

Published:  15 April, 2011

Sixteen sommeliers have made it through to the Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) UK Sommelier of the Year 2011 finals.

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Clink Wines launches Clink Buying Club

Published:  15 April, 2011

Clink Wines has launched The Clink Buying Club (CBC) which allows wine merchants and parts of the on-trade to buy as a group giving them the buying power of bigger retailers.

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UK interest rate rises lag behind

Published:  14 April, 2011

Sterling fell to a five and a half month low against the euro yesterday as investors bet that UK interest rate rises would lag behind those in the euro zone.

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Kofi Annan calls on wine trade to tackle climate change

Published:  14 April, 2011

Former UN secretary general Kofi Annan praised the efforts made by the wine industry in combating climate change, but called on the trade to innovate and invest in new technology.

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Climate change: Wineries need to 'put their money where their mouths are'

Published:  14 April, 2011

The world's major wineries need to start "putting their money where their mouths are" and take action on real measures to combat climate change, according to Pancho Campo MW, head of the The Wine Academy of Spain.

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British adults drinking less than five years ago

Published:  14 April, 2011

The total number of adult drinkers in Britain has increased by about 300,000 every year, according to new research published in the Wilson Drinks Report Annual Review of 2010.

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Climate change: Wineries need to 'put their money where their mouths are'

Published:  14 April, 2011

The world's major wineries need to start "putting their money where their mouths are" and take action on real measures to combat climate change, according to Pancho Campo MW, head of the The Wine Academy of Spain.

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Producers told to 'make less wine' to help fight climate change

Published:  13 April, 2011

The owner of New Zealand's Felton Road winery has called on producers to "make less wine" as part of the solution to climate change problems.

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Sterling hits low as inflation figures lower than expected

Published:  13 April, 2011

Sterling hit a low of €1.1233/ £1 against the euro yesterday as inflation figures came in lower than expected.

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Alsace's 'fresh and fruity' vintage down 22%

Published:  13 April, 2011

Alsace wines have seen a large fall in volumes in the 2010 vintage following problematic weather conditions.

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New wine bar for Planet of the Grapes

Published:  13 April, 2011

London merchant Planet of the Grapes is opening a second wine bar.

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Laithwaites and Anthropologie join forces in natural cork campaign

Published:  13 April, 2011

Laithwaites Wines and Anthropologie have joined forces in support of the I Love Natural Cork campaign to host a wine tasting evening promoting the benefits of the stopper.

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Fratello - it's a nutty one

Published:  12 April, 2011

Straight from Italy via the Global Brands portfolio is Fratello Premium Hazelnut Liqueur, abv 30% (rrp £11.99).

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Maison du Languedoc holds the key

Published:  12 April, 2011

A brand which acts as the key to understanding the whole Languedoc region, in order to develop greater awareness and build increased category sales, is the new initiative from Languedoc producer, Jeanjean and UK distributor D&D Wines.

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Sterling recovers slightly in anticipation of inflation figures

Published:  12 April, 2011

The pound dropped to €1.1287/ £1 early on, but staged a slight recovery on speculation that today's inflation figures will come in higher than expected.

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