Bordeaux warned to cut prices or face ruin
Published: 27 March, 2009
Bordeaux's chateaux will need to slash their prices by half if their 2008 stock of en primeur is to survive on the world market, it has been claimed.
Read more...Eisberg launches new website
Published: 27 March, 2009
Eisberg, the UK's top de-alcoholised wine has launched a new website as part of a marketing campaign which includes improved liquid and Bordeaux-style wine bottles.
Read more...First Pernod ads for Absolut
Published: 26 March, 2009
The first UK ad for Absolut since the brand's purchase by Pernod Ricard last year will appear from tomorrow (March 27).
Read more...Le Beast wines takes duty lobby to Number 10
Published: 26 March, 2009
Le Beast Wines is organising a trade delegation next week to hand in its "A Pound A Bottle" petition directly to the front door of Number 10 Downing Street.
Anne Krebiehl, wine writer's blog from the New Zealand harvest
Published: 25 March, 2009
Kia Ora from New Zealand and welcome to the first instalment of my Kiwi wine adventure: I have come here from London to harvest grapes at the illustrious Felton Road estate -- one of the world's most southerly vineyards -- in Central Otago on New Zealand's South Island. To make the most of this long journey I decided to come early and taste my way through the various wine regions to give my shamefully Eurocentric palate a real understanding of Kiwi wines and their huge success on the world stage.
Read more...Constellation to axe one job in 20
Published: 25 March, 2009
Constellation has blamed the deteriorating drinks market in the UK and Australia for a reduction in its earnings forecasts for the current financial year - and says it will shed 5% of its global workforce to cut costs.
Read more...Tax stamps to curb smuggling
Published: 25 March, 2009
Tax stamps on alcohol and tobacco products are being proposed as a way to raise extra revenues and clampdown on smugglers according to the results of the first Tax Stamp Forum held in Budapest this week.
Tax stamps to curb smuggling
Published: 25 March, 2009
Tax stamps on alcohol and tobacco products are being proposed as a way to raise extra revenues and clampdown on smugglers according to the results of the first Tax Stamp Forum held in Budapest this week.
W&M to host Twitter whisky hunts
Published: 25 March, 2009
Whyte & Mackay is claiming to be the first drinks company to use the social networking service Twitter and mobile tracking application Google Latitude to create a UK-wide promotional event.
PLB takes Grove Mill from Paragon
Published: 24 March, 2009
PLB has picked up another wine agency from Paragon Vintners, which recently announced its closure due to adverse market conditions.
Read more...Shepherd Neame profits hit by high costs
Published: 24 March, 2009
Kent-based brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame has reported a 7.2% rise in turnover for the six months ending December last year.
Read more...Specialist wine theft
Published: 24 March, 2009
Police are hunting those behind a theft of two pallets of premium wines belonging to specialist French small domaine importers, Vine Trail.
Read more...Wines in the press, March 21-22
Published: 24 March, 2009
The national wine critics pass their judgements on the wines that have crossed their paths in recent weeks
Read more...Wines in the press, March 21-22
Published: 24 March, 2009
The national wine critics pass their judgements on the wines that have crossed their paths in recent weeks
Read more...India hears calls for cohesion
Published: 23 March, 2009
The Indian wine industry must share research and educate the Indian consumer about wine if it is to survive.
Read more...Wine importers urged to stall Indian investment
Published: 23 March, 2009
Foreign importers are being urged not to invest in the Indian wine market until at least 2010 or risk becoming "frustrated" and out of pocket.
Read more...England set for first single malt whisky
Published: 23 March, 2009
England will have its first whisky release in December of this year, Harpers Wine and Spirit can reveal.
Read more...West Eleven Cocktails launch new brand extensions
Published: 20 March, 2009
West Eleven Cocktails has re-launched its ready to drink cocktail range for the off trade by changing its bottle size and reducing its abv.
Read more...Recession 'could help Champagne'
Published: 20 March, 2009
The recent fall in Champagne sales caused by the global financial crisis could help Champagne producers to balance their stocks, according to the head of the Union of Champagne Houses.
Read more...Hallgarten Druitt announce new commercial director
Published: 19 March, 2009
Hallgarten Druitt has announced its new commercial director, Andrew Bewes.
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