Galvin La Chapelle duo scoop Wines of Rousillon Dessert trophy

London restaurant Galvin La Chapelle's head sommelier and pastry chef have scooped the UK Wines of Rousillon Dessert trophy.

Problem drinkers could face daily alcohol tests to cut crime

A hard-hitting American project, which forces problem drinkers to undertake twice daily breath tests with the aim of cutting alcohol-related crime, is to be trialled in the UK.

New online club offers up to 50% off fine wines

Purity Brewing to triple capacity

Warwickshire firm Purity Brewing is to triple capacity with a new 5,000 square foot brewhouse.

Jura celebrates 200th birthday with new 21-year-old whisky

Jura distillery is celebrating its 200th anniversary with the release of a limited edition 21-year-old which will be available to buy direct from the island or through specially selected whisky partners.

Foster's aims to demerge wine and beer in early 2011

Indies could win £15,000 store makeover

Sterling fell to seven-month low against euro yesterday

Sterling fell to a seven-month low against the euro yesterday after being weighed down by the prospect that the UK economy might be in store for further Quantitative Easing.

Chile wine sales toast miners' rescue

Tesco has seen Chilean wine sales spike 325% on the previous year as scenes of jubilation at the miners rescue inspired a thirst for Chilean wine in consumers.

2010 Port Bursary launches tomorrow

Sterling fell to seven-month low on Friday

Sterling fell to a seven-month low against the euro on Friday after sterling stayed on the back foot after Bank of England suggested that the UK economy might be in store for further Quantitative Easing.

Sterling hits six month low against euro

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Paul Henry defends Wine Australia's UK strategy

Paul Henry defends his position and strategy for the marketing and promotion of Australian wine following his resignation from the Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation.

Paul Schaafsma attacks Wine Australia's "flawed" strategy

Paul Schaafsma, Australian Vintage's general manager for UK and Europe speaks out against Wine Australia's export strategy and calls for a change in direction following Paul Henry's resignation as general manager for market development at Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation.

Paul Henry's departure sparks trade rifts with Wine Australia

News of Paul Henry's departure from Wine Australia has brought underlying tensions about the generic body's marketing strategy to the surface, according to a report in today's Harpers Wine & Spirit.

Dragon's firm to set up 23 wine clubs

An online wine supplier bankrolled by Dragon's Den entrepreneur Peter Jones is to develop a range of wine clubs for charities and public sector organisations.

Drought ends in south-east Australia

Spirit of Speyside contributes £750k to economy

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival contributed nearly £750,000 to the Scottish economy this year, attracting 26,000 visitors, a survey has shown.

Pernod Ricard Q1 sales up 10%

Pernod Ricard has reported a 10% rise in first-quarter sales, helped by strong growth in Asia.

Sterling gained against US$ as spending cuts outlined

Sterling gained against the US dollar yesterday as George Osborne outlined plans for UK spending cuts but it fell against the euro as the Bank of England minutes showed one member voting for further Quantitative Easing.