Wines in the press, October 10-11, 2009

This week's round up of what the newspaper wine critics have had to say: 

Court victory for former Christie's wine chief

The former head of Christie's wine department has won a libel action against the publishers of the controversial book The Billionaire's Vinegar.

New fine wine warehouse opens

A new underground fine wine storage facility has opened near London on the site of a former wartime air raid shelter.

Wines in the press -October 9-11

The Guardian

Edrington Group launches Black Grouse in India

The Edrington Group has launched its premium brand Black Grouse into the growing Indian spirits market.

Penderyn named one of the best whiskies in the world

Welsh single malt whisky Penderyn, has been named one of the best whiskies in the world.

C&C profits drop but Magners turns corner

Magners owner C&C Group saw profits decline in the six months to Aug 31 in the face of an increasingly cluttered cider market and trade destocking in spirits.

Tory government to introduce new taxes on alcohol

A Tory government will increase taxes on low price alcohol and crackdown on late-night licensing to stop teenagers getting drunk "quickly and cheaply".

Edrington Group uses algae to cut CO2 emissions

The Edrington Group's Glenturret Distillery is the first distillery to trial an oil-producing algae to help cut carbon dioxide emissions.

Threshers acting chief executive resigns

First Quench Retailing's acting chief executive and financial director Martin Healy has resigned.

Wines in the press October 2-4

The Guardian

Speyside Whisky Festival brings £1million to area

A record number of international visitors attended the Speyside Whisky Festival, helping to raise almost £1million for the area's economy.

Harpers Design Awards 2010

Design is a key element for brand development and awareness. If you have recently re-designed or launched your drinks brand, enter the Harpers Wine & Spirit Design Awards and gain the recognition you deserve.

New World brands team up to push 50cl size

New World producers Australian Vintage and Concha y Toro have formed a strategic partnership to drive growth of the 50cl category.

Wine Cellar is forced into administration

The family owned company, Wine Cellar has gone into administration with the loss of 320 jobs.

Guinness trials mid-strength

Granada wine gets official recognition

Granada has joined the ranks of Spanish Vinos de Calidad - the third quality tier in the country's wine hierarchy.

Laroche and Jeanjean to merge

French wine producers Jeanjean and Laroche are merging to create a new company with a projected turnover of €200m.

Casillero del Diablo in live Twitter wine and food matching event

The Portman Group launches minimum-age campaign

The Portman Group has launched a campaign to reinforce the message that young adults have to be and look 25, to be able to advertise alcohol.