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Casella's McPherson joins Rosemount team

Published:  14 September, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates has named Angus McPherson as the new managing director of Australian wine brand Rosemount.

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Scottish alcohol raid: one charged

Published:  14 September, 2011

Customs officers in Scotland have disrupted an illegal alcohol network following raids on an industrial unit and an off-licence.

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Calls for registration to London's SIVCBD biodynamic tasting

Published:  13 September, 2011

Registration is now open for the UK's largest dedicated tasting of biodynamic wines in November, when over 40 producers will show a range of wines from their respective portfolios.

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Positive growth forecast by small leisure firms

Published:  13 September, 2011

Three quarters of small and medium-sized consumer and leisure firms are forecasting 6% growth in the next year, with a third of those predicting a turnover increase of more than 20%.

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Sterling falls to eight month low against US dollar

Published:  13 September, 2011

Sterling hit a six month high against the euro yesterday morning of €1.1724/£1, but fell to the lowest level against the US dollar since January.

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Dominic Roskrow to present whisky medal winners at Pure Festival

Published:  13 September, 2011

Whisky writer and author of the World's Best Whiskies, Dominic Roskrow is to present The World Whisky Masters Medal Winners at the whisky and music event, the Pure Festival.

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Re-launch takes Cockburn's Port back to its roots

Published:  12 September, 2011

Symington FamilyEstates owned Cockburn's Port has been re-launched with a bottle design based on the original 1970s model and an enhanced flavour.

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Harvest news- Nicolas Feuillatte - "quietly confident"

Published:  12 September, 2011

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has announced it is "quietly confident" about the
outcome of this year's harvest.

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Exports of Scotch whisky continue to soar

Published:  12 September, 2011

Scotch whisky continues to defy the recession with the announcement that exports have grown strongly by 22%, reaching £1.8 billion between January-June this year.

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Sterling surges against euro after disagreements in European Central Bank

Published:  12 September, 2011

Sterling surged against the euro on Friday as the European Central Bank pulled back from its policy of increasing interest rates and key policymaker, Juergen Stark, quit his position.

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Last chance to register for Wines of Argentina masterclasses

Published:  09 September, 2011

Wines of Argentina are calling for the last chance to register for its masterclasses at its annual trade tasting to be held on September 14.

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Alentejo - 'traumatic May' means lower yields, but 'excellent quality'

Published:  09 September, 2011

From Alentejo, John Fordyce from Herdade do Mouchão said the Portuguese region had experienced a "traumatic May".

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Wines of Germany 'Riesling Week' winners announced

Published:  09 September, 2011

Wines of Germany has unveiled independent merchant, Corks Out and restaurant, The Vineyard at Stockcross as the winners of its first Riesling Week promotion.

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Sterling makes gains after Bank of England holds interest rates

Published:  09 September, 2011

Sterling strengthened against the US dollar, reversing its previous eight week low and also rose firmly against the euro yesterday, due to the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates on hold.

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Bordeaux vintage update - 'early - but not easy'

Published:  08 September, 2011

Gavin Quinney owner of Château Bauduc says "I think Charles Chevallier, director of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, is dead right when he says 'It's an early harvest and not an easy one.'"

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Texture to relaunch wine list

Published:  08 September, 2011

London restaurant, Texture is to relaunch its wine list this month by introducing more Riesling and Pinot Noir to bring it in line with its modern European cooking.

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Harvest news - Europe harvests early, USA late

Published:  08 September, 2011

The northern hemisphere's grape harvest has been driven by extremes this year - while Europe is harvesting around two to four weeks early, the west coast of the USA is up to six weeks behind schedule. Read more...

Harvest news - Europe harvests early, USA late

Published:  08 September, 2011

The northern hemisphere's grape harvest has been driven by extremes this year - while Europe is harvesting around two to four weeks early, the west coast of the USA is up to six weeks behind schedule. Read more...

Fine wine prices drop due to summer break, says Bordeaux Index

Published:  08 September, 2011

Fine wine prices ended the month 4% lower after traders and chateaux took their traditional summer break, according to Bordeaux Index.

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On-trade suffers more than off-trade as sales of alcohol fall

Published:  08 September, 2011

Sales of alcohol in Britain continue to fall, with the on-trade suffering more that the off-trade, according to analysis by the Wilson Drinks Report WDR. Read more...