Subscriber login Close [x]
remember me
You are not logged in.

Rémy Cointreau sells Piper Heidsieck to EPI for €412 million

Published:  01 June, 2011

Rémy Cointreau has finalised the sale of its Champagne division Piper-Heidsieck to EPI for €412 million.

Read more...

Rioja Tapas Fantasticas returns to London's Southbank

Published:  31 May, 2011

Rioja Tapas Fantasticas - a celebration of Rioja wine, Spanish food and culture is to return to London’s Southbank this month.

Read more...

Blossom Hill invests £1.2 million on Glass on the Grass

Published:  31 May, 2011

Blossom Hill, is investing £1.2m on its biggest on-pack promotion, Glass on the Grass which offers consumers the chance to win tickets to major UK events such as Wimbledon, Latitude and Bestival.

Read more...

Online registration for ProWein 2012 opens

Published:  31 May, 2011

Exhibitors for ProWein 2012, which will take place in Düsseldorf from 4 to 6 March, can already register online.

Read more...

Wines in the press, May 27-30

Published:  31 May, 2011

The Guardian

Read more...

Sterling on high against US dollar

Published:  31 May, 2011

Sterling finished last week on a high, gaining against a weaker US dollar as US data disappointed.

Read more...

Vineyards get ready for English Wine Week starting May 28

Published:  27 May, 2011


Vineyards across the country and making their final plans for this year's English Wine Week which runs from May 28 to June 5.

Read more...

Bacardi sends out team of mixologists to bars

Published:  27 May, 2011

Bacardi is sending out a team of mixologists to bars, music festivals and events across the country to "reduce the pressure on a venues' main bar, provide perfectly served drinks and increase revenue".

Read more...

Inglenook appoints New Generation as UK importer

Published:  27 May, 2011

California's Inglenook Winery has appointed New Generation Wines as its exclusive UK importer.

Read more...

UK first for Penfolds fortified wine

Published:  26 May, 2011

Penfolds is bringing its collection of fortified wines to the UK for the first time.

Read more...

Nomacorc releases closure with 'lowest oxygen transfer rate'

Published:  26 May, 2011

Nomacorc has released a new closure, which it claims has the "lowest oxygen transfer rate commerically available".

Read more...

Diageo plans radical shake-up

Published:  26 May, 2011

Diageo is carrying out a major review of its operating model ? which will mean likely job cuts in Europe and North America.

Read more...

Collectors and auction houses warned after theft of £1m vintage wine

Published:  26 May, 2011

The Metropolitan police are appealing for information after vintage wine worth up to £1 million was stolen from a warehouse in Bethnal Green in east London.

Read more...

President Obama drinks English wine at Buckingham Palace

Published:  26 May, 2011

English sparkling wine, Ridgeview Fitzrovia Sparkling Rosé 2004 was served at the Buckingham Palace state dinner to honour the visit of President Barack Obama.

Read more...

Sterling strengthens against dollar due to growth in UK exports

Published:  26 May, 2011

Sterling strengthened for a second day against the US dollar.

Read more...

Kingsland appoints sales director

Published:  25 May, 2011

Kingsland Wines and Spirits has appointed Rob Page, formerly of Treasury Wines Estates, into the newly-created role of sales and marketing director.

Read more...

Black Tower launches low alcohol wine

Published:  25 May, 2011

The latest firm to catch the low alcohol bug is Reh Kendermann ? it is launching a 5.5% abv wine called B by Black Tower.

Read more...

Jascots site allows customers to search for wine by abv content

Published:  25 May, 2011

Independent merchant Jascots has launched a new website which allows customers to search for wine by abv content and closure type.

Read more...

Pernod Ricard launches global initiative, Responsib'ALL Day

Published:  25 May, 2011

Pernod Ricard has launched a global awareness day called, Responsib'ALL Day in a bid to tackle drink driving.

Read more...

Sterling recovers against US dollar after seven week low

Published:  25 May, 2011

Sterling gained by 0.5% against the US dollar yesterday morning, recovering from an earlier seven week low.

Read more...