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French winemaker buys up Japanese vineyard

Published: 23 July, 2008

Bernard Magrez has bought five hectares of vineyard in Japan on the mountainside slopes of Katsunuma.

Day 49 of Clare Valley Vintage - Seasonal adjustments

Published: 23 July, 2008

G'day Folks. It's lucky I'm a girl for all seasons - we've felt the lot this vintage.

Business as usual' for Maxxium following V&S sale

Published: 23 July, 2008

Maxxium, the global drinks distribution company, has said it is business as usual following the sale of Vin & Sprit (V&S) earlier this week.

California wine shipments increased 3% in 2007

Published: 23 July, 2008

Shipments of Californian wine to all markets in the US and abroad increased 3% last year.

IWCA gets new chief executive

Published: 23 July, 2008

The International Wine Clubs Association (IWCA) has announced the appointment of Sophie Jump as chief executive.

Bowmore ramps up website video: Harpers TV

Published: 23 July, 2008

To accompany its recent website launch, Bowmore Whisky has launched a new digital campaign featuring a series of short films.

Check industry events with Harpers

Published: 23 July, 2008

Harpers.co.uk has redesigned its events page.

Douro river to make way for six lane highway

Published: 23 July, 2008

Authorities in the Douro are looking to develop the valley for easy access to Porto and the Spanish hinterland. The Douro river that has for thousands of years carved its way through the region's famous valley, would be concreted over to make way for a six-lane, high speed motorway if the plans go ahead.

Chinese custom officials swoop on wine importers

Published: 23 July, 2008

Chinese custom officials are investigating wine importers following a surge in wine imports.

Porter & Laker's Jerry O'Leary dies

Published: 23 July, 2008

Transport logistics company Porter & Laker regret to announce the death of their long-serving import manager for Europe, Jerry O'Leary.

Last chance to bid for Absolut

Published: 23 July, 2008

Bids must be received for the Swedish state-controlled drinks group behind Absolut Vodka by tomorrow.

Thresher Groups appoints new marketing head

Published: 23 July, 2008

Vibha Hardaker has been appointed as the new group marketing director at the Thresher Group.

Wine sales on the web up 38%

Published: 23 July, 2008

Online sales of beers, wines and spirits increased by an impressive 38% in February, according to figures published today.

World's most expensive champagne launched

Published: 23 July, 2008

Perrier-Jout, the prestige Cuve owned by Pernod Ricard, has announced the launch of the world's most expensive champagne product.

Constellation launches 12million campaign for Hardys

Published: 23 July, 2008

Constellation Europe said it is investing the "biggest-ever" UK spend behind a wine brand in a bid to keep Hardys at No 1.

Pernod Ricard beats the pack in V&S auction

Published: 23 July, 2008

Pernod Ricard announced today (March 31) it has acquired Vin & Sprit (V&S) beating Fortune Brands to the purchase.

Drinks packaging found to be highly compliant

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Portman Group industry watchdog today published the findings of an independent audit by management consultancy PIPC that found high levels of compliance with the code of practice.