Irish wine chief wants 20% tax cut
The Irish Wine Association has called on the country's government to cut excise duty by 20% after official figures showed a 10.9% drop in sales in the year-to-date.
The Irish Wine Association has called on the country's government to cut excise duty by 20% after official figures showed a 10.9% drop in sales in the year-to-date.
Foster's EMEA is to use the Clothes Show Live consumer fair in a bid to build awareness for its Pink sparkling rosé wine brand among young women.
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Dragons Den entrepreneur, Peter Jones, is looking to attract one million people to his new online wine club and retail site, www.gondola.co.uk in its first year.
First Quench administrator KPMG has announced that a further 381 stores are to close.
Read more...Imbuko Wines from South Africa won the Overall Fairtrade Wine of the Year, sponsored by Harpers Wine & Spirit, at yesterday's Fairtrade Wine Competition in London.
Read more...Scotch whisky adverts and point of sale material are to carry a responsible drinking message which will be seen across the EU.
Read more...New laws governing the production of malt whisky in Scotland will make the industry less competitive and less environmentally friendly, according to Loch Lomond Distillery.
Read more...Morrisons is cutting the cost of some Champagnes to below half price, including Bollinger at £17.95.
Read more...Jane MacQuitty, The Times wine critic, has strongly criticised the standard of a Which? magazine Champagne tasting that voted a Sainsbury's non-vintage own label brand as its runners-up.
Read more...The independent charity, Drinkaware has hit back at recent research that claims alcohol can lower heart disease in men by almost a third.
Tsuru, a Japanese restaurant behind the Tate Modern is to host a tasting of Japanese whisky on Tuesday November 24. Jen Dickson, an expert in Japanese whisky will guide guests through a range of whiskies from world-renowned producers Nikka and Suntory.
Read more...Luca Gardini from Ristorante Cracco, Milan is the winner of The Best European Sommelier Competition 2009- organised by the Worldwide Sommelier Association.
Read more...Lea & Sandeman has become the sixth member to join the The Bunch group of independent wine merchants.
Read more...Pernod Ricard UK is launching a new, high impact festive campaign for Jacob's Creek which aims to engage with consumers by connecting through shared values.
Read more...Former sales director of Ehrmanns Nick Day, has been appointed sales director for UK and Europe for the Argentine Fairtrade based co-operative La Riojana.
Read more...The decision to cut its minimum order to six bottles has paid off for Majestic Wine as first half results show pre-tax profits are up 9% to £6.1m in the six months to the end of September.
Read more...International beer, wine and spirits companies say a new book demonstrates their commitment to reducing harmful drinking.
Read more...Majestic's new strategy of allowing customers to buy six bottles instead of full cases has paid off, according to the wine retailer's latest figures.
Read more...Australian wine critic Matt Skinner is facing criticism for recommending wines that have yet to be bottled.
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