Published: 03 January, 2013
Cool-climate wines made from experimental varieties could be the next big thing for Chile - but a strong marketing message is needed if the wines are ever to gain a loyal following in the UK.
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Published: 02 January, 2013
2012 is not a year many drinks businesses will look back on fondly. The economy stalled again, the expected Olympic boost never materialised, several very good companies failed to survive and the government continues to threaten us with restrictive legislation.
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Published: 21 December, 2012
Wines of Germany have announced a series of events for 2013 which includes the continuation of the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign and Dragon's Den-style competition, called 'Get it on'.
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Published: 20 December, 2012
Wine Australia is holding a global Australian wine forum in September 2013, which is hopes will usher in a "new era" for Australian wine.
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Published: 19 December, 2012
Virgin Wines has sold more wine this week than ever before - shipping over 31,500 cases to households around the UK.
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Published: 19 December, 2012
The Champagne market is unlikely to pick up in 2013 - and not before 2014/15 - according to Dr Steve Charters MW, professor of Champagne management at Reims Management School.
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Published: 19 December, 2012
New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed Chris Stroud to head up its European operations.
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Published: 19 December, 2012
Ready for the next instalment of what's gone on in the wine trade in 2012?
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Published: 17 December, 2012
Inter Beaujolais is calling for entries to the third International du Gamay competition, which this year will also feature a new category for sparkling wines.
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Published: 17 December, 2012
French winemaker Muriel Lismonde, owner of Tour de Belfort, has opened wine and cookery school Le Vin La Table in Hale, Cheshire, which aims to offer variety of wine tastings, cookery classes and workshops.
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Published: 13 December, 2012
Louis Latour Agencies is looking to boost its portfolio with producers from Champagne and Spain.
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Published: 11 December, 2012
The World Bulk Wine Exhibition held in Amsterdam in November saw a 30% increase in exhibitors on last year.
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Published: 07 December, 2012
Coe Vintners is aiming to become as well known for wine as it is for spirits, according to the group's commercial director Nick Gillett.
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Published: 06 December, 2012
Chilean producers in the northern valleys of Elqui and Limarí are reporting "commercial promise" for a range of off-the-wall varieties outside Chile's top-five most-planted grapes.
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Published: 04 December, 2012
UK importer Enotria has partnered with wine exporters the Company of Wine People in a bid to grow its South African Category in the UK.
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Published: 30 November, 2012
Belvedere president Charles Gibb says the UK vodka market is "very dynamic" and fast-growing and that it wants to be at the forefront of driving awareness of premium products.
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Published: 28 November, 2012
Next year's London International Wine Fair will focus heavily on UK business, rather than trying to attract overseas visitors.
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Published: 28 November, 2012
The measures proposed by government under its alcohol consultation have polarised opinion within the drinks trade, with the main trade body and producers condemning minimum pricing, while some in the on-trade and smaller merchants believe it is a good idea.
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Published: 27 November, 2012
Angst is growing within the UK drinks trade as the government prepares to release its consultation into minimum unit pricing.
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Published: 26 November, 2012
The White Horse in Fulham, west London, has just re-opened after an extensive refurbishment, which includes the revamping of the upstairs restaurant and private dining room, as well as the introduction of a new menu.
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