Wines in the press - August 5-7
The Guardian
Fiona Beckett has been drinking, Vinho Verde - the light, slightly fizzy and low in alcohol Portuguese wine, which she says is just what you want on a hot summer's day, assuming we ever get one.
The Guardian
Fiona Beckett has been drinking, Vinho Verde - the light, slightly fizzy and low in alcohol Portuguese wine, which she says is just what you want on a hot summer's day, assuming we ever get one.
This summer has been the season of the pop-up and it isn't over yet with a glamorous oyster and crustacea bar opening up in Chelsea.
Read more...After reporting solid figures, Masham based Black Sheep Brewery has given its logo a re-vamp for the first time nearly 20 years.
Read more...Distiller G&J Greenall has been sold by the De Vere Group, in a deal reportedly worth £7.5 million.
Read more...In a turbulent week for financial markets, sterling had a relatively positive ride hitting a three month high of €1.1550/£1 against the euro last Thursday.
Read more...Diageo Great Britain (GB) premix range is to sponsor the Sony, Geoff Lloyd Hometime show on Absolute Radio, in a bid to target end of day drinkers.
Mount Gay Rum is continuing its long-standing association with sailing by running a series of event and sampling activities at Cowes Week.
Read more...Sterling has had an interesting week - hitting a three month high against the euro yesterday of €1.1550/£1.
Read more...The team at Victorian-inspired bar The Worship Street Whistling Shop in Shoreditch have created what they claim is "the world's first multi sensory cocktail experience".
Read more...Sterling climbed against the US dollar and briefly touched €1.15/£1 against the euro after data unexpectedly showed that services sector activity expanded at the fastest pace in four months.
Australian producer McWilliam's is launching Beachcomber, a range of lower alcohol wines with a 5.5% abv, alongside importer PLB.
Read more...Waitrose has appointed former Asda wine buyer Katie Mollet to its team ? she will have special responsibility for Italian, bag-in-box, small bottle and low alcohol wines.
Read more...A date for your diary: Monday September 12, 2011
Read more...September will see a month of festivities taking place in pubs and bars across the UK to celebrate Jack Daniel's birthday.
Read more...Three leading wine retailers have been nominated for accolades at this year's Orange National Business Awards.
Sterling fell to the lowest level for two weeks against the US dollar as data showed UK construction weakened amid mounting concern that US spending cuts may curb global growth.
Read more...Wine and spirits sales in the travel retail sector have hit their highest levels since 1999, according to a new report.
Read more...New Zealand winemakers are warning that the strong Kiwi dollar could make exports unviable for some producers.
Read more...Sterling fell by 1% against the US dollar yesterday after UK manufacturing data dropped to the lowest level in two years.
Read more...Suppliers have hit back at Jamie Hutchinson's claims they have not been supporting independents, and say there are enough wines for all sectors to choose from.