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Raymond Blanc blown away by English wines

Published:  19 July, 2013

Michelin-starred French chef, Raymond Blanc, writes exclusively in this week's Harpers and harpers.co.uk about his love for English wine and how, at their best, they are now matching wine from his home country.

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UK wineries welcome 'perfect' conditions

Published:  19 July, 2013

The current heatwave being enjoyed across the UK could produce a quality vintage on a par with 2009, according to English wine producers.

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Free thinking with Liberty Wines

Published:  19 July, 2013

Look behind the scenes at Liberty Wines and it's easy to see why it was named IWC On-trade Supplier of the Year this week. Richard Siddle looks at its award-winning offer

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Q&A: Pernod Ricard's Patrick Venning on future trends

Published:  19 July, 2013

Patrick Venning, marketing director at Pernod Ricard UK, looks at the biggest breakthroughs in the wine category and the challenges and opportunties facing the industry in the years to come.

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The Wine Society leads the way in IWC 2013

Published:  19 July, 2013

The Wine Society was named overall Merchant of the Year at this week's International Wine Challenge Awards ceremony, which also saw Marks & Spencer named Supermarket of the Year for the fourth time since the Merchant Awards started in 1990.

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NZ winery strikes deal with China

Published:  19 July, 2013

A New Zealand winery is set to capitalise on a growing thirst for white wine in China. Allan Scott Family Winemakers, based in Marlborough, is to ship 200,000 bottles to China in the first year of the deal.

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Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

Published:  19 July, 2013

Premium drinks brands are outperforming the rest of the sector, according to the third Market Report published by First Drinks.

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Interactive Courvoisier store opens in Munich

Published:  19 July, 2013

Maxxium Travel Retail has unveiled a dedicated Courvoisier store at Munich International Airport to showcase its...

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English winemakers welcome 'perfect' conditions

Published:  19 July, 2013

This year's record summer temperatures could produce a quality vintage on a par with 2009, according to English wine producers.

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Félix Solís splits from Free Run Wines

Published:  18 July, 2013

Spanish wine producer Félix Solís Avantis is to take over control of its UK operation from Free Run Wines as it establishes its own office in the UK under the leadership of former Bibendum director, Richard Cochrane.

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Government scraps plans for minimum pricing for alcohol

Published:  18 July, 2013

The government has formally announced it is to axe proposals to introduce a minimum price for a unit of alcohol in England and Wales.

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Wines of Germany calls on producers

Published:  18 July, 2013

Entrants have one month before the deadline of Wines of Germany's  "Get it on..." competition, which aims to help...

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Champagne Deutz to be distributed by González Byass UK

Published:  18 July, 2013

González Byass UK has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Champagne Deutz with effect from August 1.

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Disaronno Mixing Star creates Killer Cocktail

Published:  16 July, 2013

Dutch bartender Tess Posthumus has been crowned Disaronno Mixing Star 2013 at the European final...

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Diageo launches online responsible drinking campaign

Published:  15 July, 2013

Diageo has launched an online campaign to remind young people that excessive drinking can lead to "shame and embarrassment".

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Maxxium UK rolls out on-pack pricing

Published:  15 July, 2013

Maxxium UK is to extend its range of price marked packs (PMPs) to drive sales in the convenience channel.

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Hoxton Gin secures Tesco listings

Published:  12 July, 2013

Hoxton Gin has announced it has secured listings in 103 Tesco stores nationwide.

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Douglas Blyde asks whether wine affects art

Published:  11 July, 2013

Ruinart, the oldest house creating Champagne (1729), chose to promote its ties with art via a tour of works at Masterpiece. The annual London fair coincided with the launch of "upcycling fan", Piet Hein Eek's bespoke bottle case at the Ruinart Salon. The tactile, chimney-like casket is re-imagined from humble packing crates.

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Vin-X signs former Essex cricketer

Published:  11 July, 2013

Former Essex cricket captain Paul Prichard has joined fine wine investment firm, Vin-X, to help with strategy development.

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Speyside distilleries release their oldest single malts

Published:  10 July, 2013

BenRiach and GlenDronach distilleries, both located in Speyside, have announced the release of their oldest...

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