Currency update, September 23: Sterling falls to four month low

Sterling fell to a four month low against the euro yesterday of €1.1662/£1 and a two month low against a basket of major currencies.

Matthew Jukes hosts Australialive tasting

Wine writer Matthew Jukes hosted a consumer wine tasting session promoting the merits of Australian wines and news that the 2010 vintage is going to be "one to remember".

Scottish minimum price plan defeated

The Scottish government's plan to introduce a minimum price per unit alcoholic drinks was defeated at Holyrood today.

Constellation ramps up Gran Tierra investment

Constellation is ramping up investment in its mainstream Chilean wine brand Gran Tierra as part of its £1m marketing launch.

Courvoisier launches UK's first punch competition

Maxxium owned Courvoisier, is launching the UK's first ever official punch competition at London Cocktail Week.

Currency update, September 22: sterling falls to two month low

Sterling fell to a two month low against the euro yesterday after stronger than expected demand for Irish and Greek government bonds eased concerns over European sovereign debt.

Warning over 22% rise in business rates

English and Welsh retailers could be facing increases of up to 22% in business rates next year, it has been warned.

Laphroaig to host online interactive tasting

Laphroaig will host its fourth annual interactive tasting later this week, live from the sherry bodegas of Jerez.

Drinkaware: 'Get watered not slaughtered'

Wines in the press - September 16-19

The Guardian

Currency update, September 21: sterling falls to seven week low

Sterling fell to a seven week low against the euro yesterday after poor UK data highlighted a slow UK recovery.

More bid speculation for Foster's wine interests

Rumours are circulating about another bid for Treasury Wine Estates, the wine division of Foster's.

New retailer offers 'try before buy' on 100 wines

Beam signs deal for US states

Beam Global Spirits & Wine has appointed Southern Wines & Spirits of America as its distributor in 16 states.

Laithwaites to support International Grenache Day

Laithwaites Wine, is joining the celebrations of International Grenache Day on September 24.

Enotria launches wine training programme

Enotria has launched a training programme to give restaurant and bar staff greater confidence when serving wine.

75% of failing pubs could be saved

Up to 75% of failing pubs and restaurants could be saved with the right focus, processes and management techniques according to hospitality business mentor, David Hunter.

Currency update, September 20: sterling holding firm

Sterling slipped against the US dollar on Friday, coming off an earlier 5 week high of $1.5730/£1 but holding firm above the $1.56/£1 level.

New retailer offers 'try before buy' on 150 wines

Harpers Global Wine Report: the Old World

Eastern Europe is making its mark on the global wine scene and has the potential to be a major player in the coming 12 months, according to predictions from leading trade figures.