Jancis Robinson MW acquaints herself with wines from a bygone era and Jane MacQuitty lets us in on which tipples will be getting her through the winter months. Meanwhile Tim Atkin MW explains why his political persuasion is re-igniting his passion for American wines.
Read more...A pioneering project to curb underage alcohol sales and combat associated anti-social behaviour is launching in Kent.
Read more...Alistar Darling has confirmed that he will cut VAT from 17.5% to 15% but will increase duties on alcohol to ensure that prices remain unchanged.
Read more...Virgin Wines has recorded its highest weekly sales volume ever, bucking the trend experienced by scores of retailers during the current economic slowdown.
Read more...The Drinkaware Trust has appointed Chris Sorek as its new chief executive.
Read more...An independent wine retailer which has been trading for just one year has scooped an award for North West Specialist Wine Retailer of the Year.
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Happy hour and cut-price drink promotions in pubs and clubs will be outlawed under a Government crackdown. Ministers plan to unveil new proposals in their war on binge-drinking ahead of a Christmas campaign against drink-driving. They hope the clampdown will cut booze-fuelled violence and slash the bill for alcohol misuse which could cost up to £25billion a year. A strict code of conduct will aim to outlaw promotions which encourage drinking large amounts of booze or drinking at speed during happy hour, say Whitehall sources.
Producers of Riesling wine must put into place clear strategies to cope with climate change, or risk the future quality of their wines.
Read more...Midlands-based pub giant Enterprise Inns is selling off around 200 pubs because of falling sales due to the credit crunch and last year's smoking ban.
Read more...Jamie Oliver is opening a new branch of his chain of Jamie's Italian restaurants in London.
Cobra Beer has teamed up with off-licence group Thresher on launch a Facebook application.
Read more...Maxxium UK has announced the winners of its Liquid War 2008 competition, which saw bartenders compete for team and individual honours in flair and mixology categories.
Read more...Corona Extra has announced details of a major pre-Christmas promotional drive in Leeds and Birmingham.
Read more...Pernod Ricard is launching a series of consumer film screening events to support Jameson Irish Whiskey.
Read more...InBev has completed its $52 billion (£35 million) takeover of Anheuser-Busch, creating the world's largest brewer.
Read more...Indage UK, part of India's largest wine producer the Indage Group, has made an offer to buy a Norfolk based winery as it seeks to expand its UK presence.
Read more...The global popularity of British food and drink has hit record heights, with annual exports on track to exceed £13bn for the first time in history, according to new figures released this week.
Read more...Heineken has become the latest drinks company to launch a responsible drinking campaign.
Read more...Jane MacQuitty considers the benefits of the world's largest mountain vineyard and Jancis Robinson MW stars on Wine Library TV. Victoria Moore wants to see more variety coming out of Australia and Tim Atkin MW examines a shifting trend in Portugese wines.
Read more...The Arniston Bay Original South African wine range is being re-launched in the UK market. The re-launch is designed to "upgrade" the range, and will include screwcap closures and updated packaging on all varietals.
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