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Wines in the Press - June 18-20

Published:  22 June, 2010

The Guardian
Victoria Moore is talking about and online wine merchant with a difference, Slurp.

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Synchronized Sud de France tasting gets underway

Published:  21 June, 2010

More than 90 wine writers and bloggers from 24 countries took part in a synchronized tasting of five Sud de France wines today at 11am.

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John Leech joins United Wineries

Published:  21 June, 2010

United Wineries has appointed John Leech as commercial director to its UK team.

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Laurent-Perrier to support Young Chef / Young Waiter 2010

Published:  21 June, 2010

Champagne Laurent-Perrier is to support this year's Young Chef / Young Waiter competition.

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Currency update June 21: sterling starts the day strongly

Published:  21 June, 2010

Currency analysis update, June 21 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling has started the day strongly, rising to a five week high against the US dollar of $1.4925/ £1 in early trading.

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Record number of awards for English and Welsh Wines

Published:  18 June, 2010

This year's English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition results have been announced with a record number of awards.

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Famous Grouse revamps packaging

Published:  18 June, 2010

The Famous Grouse has revamped its packaging for its blended Scotch whisky.

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New Zealand wine industry welcomes smaller 2010 vintage

Published:  18 June, 2010

The 2010 New Zealand grape harvest totalled 266,000 tonnes - 19,000 tonnes smaller than in 2009.

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Basque wines to come to London in one-day event

Published:  18 June, 2010

Wines from the Basque region will be coming to the London in a one-day event in order to raise awareness within the UK.

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Record number of medals in English Wine Awards

Published:  18 June, 2010


A record number of medals have been awarded in this year's English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition announced today.

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Currency update June 18: sterling under pressure

Published:  18 June, 2010

Currency analysis update, June 18 from Smart Currency Exchange: sterling under pressure.

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Diageo backs Purple Flag scheme

Published:  17 June, 2010

Diageo has become the headline sponsor of the Purple Flag scheme which recognises cities that have done significant work to improve their night-time environment for visitors and residents.

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Mateus woos consumers with holiday

Published:  17 June, 2010

Mateus Rosé is giving away a holiday in Portugal in a neck-collar promotion.

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Drinkaware signs up fresh talent for its board

Published:  17 June, 2010

Drinkaware has announced three new trustees to its board including Mark Hunter, chief executive office of Molson Coors Brewing.

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Pernod Ricard launches online community for bartenders

Published:  17 June, 2010

Pernod Ricard has launched an online networking and knowledge-sharing community dedicated exclusively to bartenders in the UK on-trade.

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Currency update June 17: poor start for sterling

Published:  17 June, 2010


Currency analysis update, June 17 from Smart Currency Exchange: poor day for the pound.

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Asda launches Wine Selector

Published:  17 June, 2010

Asda is to launch an in-store electronic Wine Selector that aims to demystify the category and simplify the task of choosing wine.

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Finca Flichman becomes UK No1 branded Argentine wine

Published:  16 June, 2010

Argentine export monitor, Caucasia Wine Thinking, has released figures showing that Finca Flichman is the UK's number one branded Argentine wine in 2010.

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Sud de France brings together 90 writers and bloggers for worldwide tasting

Published:  16 June, 2010

Sud de France is hold its first ever Sud de France Synchronized Worldwide Wine Tasting, that will bring together 90 wine writers and bloggers across 24 markets.

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Coe Vintners to import Gin Mare

Published:  16 June, 2010

Coe Vintners, has been appointed as the exclusive trade importer of the new super premium gin, Gin Mare.

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