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Yellow Tail boss in blackmail case

Published:  11 December, 2009

An Australian court has commenced proceedings against a 67-year-old man accused of blackmailing John Casella - the owner of Yellow Tail producer Casella Wines - for more than A$5 million.

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La Tour D'Argent raises €1.5 million in wine sale

Published:  10 December, 2009

The sale of part of the legendary La Tour D'Argent's cellar in Paris raised €1.54 million following a two-day auction.

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Jancis Robinson website gets cellar management upgrade

Published:  10 December, 2009


Jancis Robinson's website is being upgraded to enable its near 40,000 tasting notes to be compatible with CellarTracker and VinCellar cellar management systems.

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Australia launches green scheme

Published:  10 December, 2009

Australian winemakers have launched a national and international voluntary certification scheme that aims to highlight their green credientials.

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Rise in Scotch whisky exports

Published:  10 December, 2009

The amount of Scotch whisky exported this year has jumped by more than 10 million bottles despite the recession.

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Darling confirms VAT hike

Published:  09 December, 2009

There was little Christmas cheer for the drinks trade in this year's pre-Budget report.

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Alcohol abuse commission launched in Scotland

Published:  09 December, 2009

The Scottish Labour party, which opposed the SNP's failed bill to enforce minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland, has set up a commission to tackle alcohol abuse.

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Scotch exports beat the recession

Published:  09 December, 2009

Exports of Scotch whisky grew by 1.5% in the first nine months of 2009 despite the recession.

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Darling confirms rise in VAT

Published:  09 December, 2009

Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed that value added tax will return to 17.5% in January, but claims there will be no further direct rise on alcoholic drinks duty tax.

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New Zealand sweet wines permitted in UK

Published:  09 December, 2009

The generic trade body, New Zealand Wine Growers has welcomed a ruling that will allow the import of sweet wines into the UK.

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Christmas campaigns unveiled for Tia Maria and Glenfiddich

Published:  09 December, 2009

First Drinks brands unveils plans for a £1 million Christmas TV campaign for Tia Maria and will target top end glossy magazines and newspaper supplements with Glenfiddich.

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Panel of MWs to judge Argentina Wine Awards

Published:  08 December, 2009

For the first time in the three year history of the Argentina Wine Awards it has been announced the 2010 international judging panel will comprise entirely of Masters of Wine.

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Pernod Ricard announces new UK appointments

Published:  08 December, 2009

Pernod Ricard has announced the appointment of three spirit and wine/Champagne Channel directors to its UK arm.

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Wines in the Press- December 4-6

Published:  08 December, 2009

Observer

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First promotion for rescued Wine Racks

Published:  07 December, 2009

All of the Wine Rack stores saved from administration by Venus Wine & Spirit are to hold in-store tastings this Saturday (December 12) on a range of promotional wines.

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Diageo faces boycott over rum plans

Published:  07 December, 2009

Diageo is facing a boycott of its spirits brands in protest at its future production plans - in Puerto Rico.

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Provenance assured for fine wine buyers

Published:  07 December, 2009

A new online wine service for shoppers who are are worried about the provenance and risks associated with badly stored fine wine is being launched with a guarantee of 100% tracebility.

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Boutinot recalls wine

Published:  04 December, 2009

The wine importer Boutinot has recalled from sale the NOVAS Winemaker's Selection - Chardonnay Marsanne Viognier 2006.

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Wine Rack managers gather at Vinopolis

Published:  03 December, 2009

Wine Rack managers are gathering at Vinopolis today (Thursday) for their first formal meeting with their new owners.

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Raiders target Sussex vineyard

Published:  03 December, 2009

Burglars have stolen £32,000 of wine from a Sussex vineyard.

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