Balls Brothers in administration

Balls Brothers, the 19-strong London wine bar and restaurant group, has gone into adminstration.

#winedealfriday gathers momentum

Bank of England inflation comments undermine sterling

The Bank of England governor's comments on how "strong action" against inflation could destabilise the ecnomy has undermined Sterling.

Havana Club gets Christmas ad push

Havana Club is launching an advertising campaign focused on everyday life in Cuba's capital in the run-up to Christmas. 

La Riojana revamps website for 70th anniversary

La Riojana is to commemorate its 70th anniversary with the official launch of its new website.

Tia Maria in pre-Christmas advertising push

Tia Maria is rolling out a new TV ad campaign in the run up to Christmas as part of a £3 million media spend on the brand.

Kofi Annan to address Spanish wine conference

Balls Brothers denies banking 'crisis talks'

Sterling hits high as Irish investors sell

Sterling hit a high of €1.1862/£1 against the euro as the situation in Ireland continued to see investors selling the single currency ahead of a finalised bailout plan that is expected later this week.

Geoffrey Dean: Ashes blog from Brisbane

On the eve of the most eagerly awaited Ashes series in recent times started, I found it quite ironic that statistics should be published revealing that Australian beer sales have hit their lowest level for 60 years.

George Bagos crowned Disaronno Mixing Star 2010

George Bagos of Kitchen bar, Chalandri, Greece has been crowned winnner of the Disaronno Mixing Star of 2010.

Traders urged to enrol early in new online excise tracking

Licensing Act five years on: no need for more powers

Three UK Master Sommeliers announced

Laura Rhys and Laurent Richet from Hotel Terra Vina and Nicolas Clerc from Le Pont de la Tour have been awarded the title of Master Sommelier.

Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) relaunches website

The Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) has relaunched its website to offer new contents and features.

Pernod Ricard launches campaign for Brancott Estate

Pernod Ricard UK is launching a marketing campaign for its New Zealand brand, Brancott Estate, to raise awareness with UK consumers.

Amorim helps recork salvaged Champagne

Cork producer, Amorim, has assisted in the preservation of the 200-year-old Champagne discovered on the Baltic seabed by developing a new stopper to the specifications of the antique bottles.

Wines in the press - November 19-21

The Guardian

Scotch whisky name gets protection in Panama

Scotch whisky has been granted official protection by the government in Panama, to safeguard against imitations.

Japanese mixologist beats UK competition to be crowned Maker's Mark best bartender

A Japanese bartender has beaten off the competition, including two UK mixologists, in Maker's Mark's inaugural Battle of the Best bartender competition held in Kentucky.