Retailers gear up for Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off on Sunday 22 February and retailers across the country supporting it with price promotions on Fairtrade wines.

Gallo positive amid economic gloom

Booming rosé sales helped wine giant E. & J. Gallo to record positive growth in 2008 despite tough trading conditions.

Retailers gear up for Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off on Sunday 22 February and retailers across the country supporting it with price promotions on Fairtrade wines.

Retailers gear up for Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off on Sunday 22 February and retailers across the country supporting it with price promotions on Fairtrade wines.

Oddbins boss asks for patience

Oddbins managing director Simon Baile has urged customers to "keep the faith" as the business attempts to revitalise its wine range.

Lion Nathan wine sales decline

Lion Nathan has admitted that sales revenue from its wine business fell by 10% in the final quarter of 2008.

Two becomes one for Harpers Wine and Spirit

The first issue of the newly merged Harpers Wine & Spirit Trades Review was revealed to the UK drinks industry this week following the acquisition of Harpers by William Reed Business Media in November last year.

Two becomes one for Harpers Wine and Spirit

The first issue of the newly merged Harpers Wine & Spirit Trades Review was revealed to the UK drinks industry this week following the acquisition of Harpers by William Reed Business Media in November last year.

Last quarter hits French wine exports

The head of the French Federation of Wine & Spirits Exporters has warned of difficult times ahead after export sales tumbled in the last three months of 2008.

Smoke casts doubt over Yarra vintage

The entire 2009 vintage in Australia's Yarra Valley could be contaminated by smoke from the bushfires, a grower in the region has warned.

Hendrix estate wins vodka trademark case

The makers of a vodka named after the rock legend Jimi Hendrix have been ordered by an American judge to withdraw it from sale and pay the musician's estate $3.2 million.

Constellation unveils giant UK site

Constellation has opened what it claims is Europe's biggest wine warehouse and distribution centre.

Thandi aims for full black ownership

South Africa's Thandi winery is aiming to become the world's first stand-alone black-owned winery by 2014.

Foster's to keep wine business

Foster's has decided to hang on to its wine businesses after a review of its operations.

Constellation unveils giant UK site

Constellation has opened what it claims is Europe's biggest wine warehouse and distribution centre.

Fine wine sales "strong" in January

After a slow start, fine wine trading was "relatively strong" in January - partly driven by overseas investors snapping up bargains created by the weak pound.

Pernod expects Billion-euro profit

Wines in the press, February 14-15

Our review of what the critics had to say in this weekend's national press

Drinkaware to offer £1m in grants

The Drinkaware charity is hoping to challenge problem drinking at grassroots level with a new £1 million fund.

Balvenie launches virtual whisky shelf

Whisky aficionados are being encouraged to create a virtual whisky shelf on the Balvenie website.