Wines in the press - July 31- August 2

The Guardian

Victoria Moore is visiting the Romanée-Conti DRC, vineyards where she says, "in scale, everything is tiny".

Wines in the press - July 31- August 2

The Guardian

Victoria Moore is visiting the Romanée-Conti DRC, vineyards where she says, "in scale, everything is tiny".

Rexam closes Dmitrov plant

Rexam Beverage Can Europe & Asia will close its Dmitrov plant near Moscow because of a reduction in demand due to the recession.

Committee to consider Scotch inquiry

A Scottish Parliament committee has said it will consider a call for an inquiry into the Scotch whisky industry.

Wood's 100 recognise armed forces in summer campaign

Wood's 100, the premium dark rum is recognising the heritage and courage of Britain's armed forces by launching a summer campaign to discover "what makes a modern day hero".

MPs say alcohol guidelines should be reviewed

MPs on the Commons Public Committee have released a report stating the Government should consider whether the current safe drinking and alcohol unit guidelines are "fit for purpose." 

Lanchester Wine Cellars launch brand in 187ml bottle

The ever diminishing size of wine bottles as a result of the recession sees Lanchester Wine Cellars launch its new 187ml bottle size and brand, Inspiral.

Chewton Glen team wins gastronomy competition

A two-man sommelier and chef team from Chewton Glen have become winners of the Academy of Food & Wine's Gastronomy Team of the Year competition 2009.

Bay slashes debt in new finance deal

The operator of popular restaurant chains La Tasca, Slug and Lettuce and ha ha and grill brands has undergone a financial restructuring that will see its debts slashed by £100m.

Oliver teams up with Naked Wine

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has teamed up online with UK wine retailer Naked Wines to feature a dedicated wine section on his website.

BBPA blasts mandatory code plans

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has launched a last-ditch broadside against government plans for a mandatory code of practice on alcohol sales branding them "ill conceived", "untargeted" and likely to cost the embattled industry £58m.

Alcohol Standards appoints adviser

The Retail of Alcohol Standards Group (RASG) has appointed an adviser to help battle underage binge drinking in local communities across the UK.

VK Vodka clinches Threshers and Sainsbury's deals

Ready to drink vodka brand VK Vodka Kick has secured deals with Threshers and Sainsburys to stock four of its flavoured vodkas.

UK Argentina chief Forbes steps down

The head of Wines of Argentina in the UK has announced that he is to leave his position in September.

SABMiller seeks injunction over deal

SABMiller has claimed that a plan by Kenya's East African Breweries Limited to axe a deal with Tanzania Breweries Limited and take a stake in a competitor is a breach of contract.

20,000 demand Diageo u-turn

Tens of thousands of Scots took to the streets of Kilmarnock at the weekend demanding that Diageo scraps plans for the axing of 900 jobs in two major sites.

Wines in the press July 24-26

The Guardian

Victoria Moore is reviewing Australian Rieslings. She says, Australia caught our attention two decades ago with fruity reds and sunny whites that moved us on from Bulgarian country wine, changed our expectations at the lower end of the scale and became a fixture on the chart of cheap hits.

Berberana launches 'One Cork One Point' loyalty scheme

Berberana has launched a consumer loyalty scheme involving a wine cork, in an initiative that aims to encourage brand loyalty.

Constellation streamlines US distribution

Constellation has streamlined its US distribution with new appointments in 19 states.

Bacardi launches ready-to-serve mojito

Barcadi has launched a ready- mixed mojito to capitalise on the increasing number of people drinking at home as the recession continues to bite.