Berry's launches virtual wine school
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Wine merchant Berry Bros & Rudd (BBR) has launched the first of six free video "podcasks" as part of a virtual wine school.
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France is good value with multiple specialists
Published: 23 July, 2008
Latest statistics show that France is the best-performing wine country by value among multiple specialists in the UK.
Read more...Whyte & Mackay brands to be launched in India
Published: 23 July, 2008
INDIA: United Spirits to launch a range of Whyte & Mackay (W&M) brands in India in November.
Russian vodka Stolichnaya launches interactive website
Published: 23 July, 2008
The site www.rock-it-to-ibiza.co.uk offers a viral game designed to drive brand awareness amongst its target audience of 25-35 year-olds.
Wasp venom in wine causes allergic reaction
Published: 23 July, 2008
SPAIN: Doctors suspect wasp venom in wine and grape juice as the cause of several cases of severe allergic reactions.
Dutch liqueur launches bartending academy
Published: 23 July, 2008
Holland: Liqueur brand Bols has launched a new bartending academy in Amsterdam.
Grape expectations for Tennessee wine
Published: 23 July, 2008
US: The wine industry in Tennessee is not living up to its potential, a report has said.
Penfolds wines auctioned online
Published: 23 July, 2008
Rare Penfolds wines are to be auctioned online through Langton's Wine Auctions and Exchange.
Rise in violent crime linked to 24-hour drinking
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Police forces in Devon and Cornwall have reported a rise in violent crime since 24-hour drinking was introduced.
Asda sales up
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Asda celebrates mid single digit hike in like-for-like sales.
Parent company Wal-Mart says shareholder's disappointed.
Millions drinking excessive amounts of alcohol
Published: 23 July, 2008
1.5m people are drinking "harmful" levels of alcohol
A further 6.3m are downing double the recommended safe units of alcohol in any one week.
Waitrose stores see double-digit wine growth
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: The new store in Marylebone, London, which opened on 1 June 2007, has seen fine wine value sales increase by 65% in the second week and 71% in the store's third week after opening.
Drinks watchdog clears Pink Elephant wine
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Drinks watchdog the Portman Group has cleared Pink Elephant wine after a consumer complained that its name was a reference to drug taking.
Alcohol shortage hits Bali resorts
Published: 23 July, 2008
ASIA: (Reuters) Hotels and bars on Indonesia's resort island of Bali have been hit by an alcohol shortage due to an import problem, officials have said.
Indian Government aids wine bars
Published: 23 July, 2008
ASIA: Maharashtra Government extends alcohol licences to wine bars
Seven spirits to star in TV soap
Published: 23 July, 2008
Product placement deal signed between Ian Macleod Distillers and ITV soap, Emmerdale.
Leading brands scoop Australian wine awards
Published: 23 July, 2008
Peter Lehmann Wines from the Barossa Valley took home four trophies and 37 medals at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show.
Threshers reviews advertising to fight supermarkets
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Off-license retailer Threshers has called for a review of its 2million advertising business as part of a move to fend off competition from the supermarkets.
French and UK wine bottles seized at Hong Kong national airport
Published: 23 July, 2008
ASIA: Eight arrested for allegedly evading HK$1million (63,432) in import duties
GH Mumm sparkles at Cowes Week
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Sales of GH Mumm Champagne soar at Cowes Week.
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