Retention of Title: Part two

In the second of a series of articles, wine law specialist Andrew Park looks further at the problems that can arise when enforcing Retention of Title (ROT) claims for wine supplied, and how suppliers can maximise their chances of success

Douglas Blyde tries a Twenty Two at the Four Seasons, Hampshire

"I think of myself as a junior mixologist, steering drinks," says James Edwards.

UKBG crowns Bénédictine cocktail competition winner

The UK Bartenders Guild has announced the winner of its National Cocktail Competition, sponsored by Bénédictine...

Q&A: Diageo's Walter Celli Junior on its World Class competition

Diageo launched its World Class bartender competition in 2009. In its first year, the programme reached around 4,000 bartenders.

Diageo strengthens ties with Shuijingfang baijiu

Diageo is to acquire the remaining 47% of baijiu brand Shuijingfang's major shareholder for £223 million.

Symington and Fladgate: Port education is key to China

Giant Port producers Symington Family Estates and the Fladgate Partnership are expanding their joint education programme in China as they look to widen interest and distribution for Port in Asia. 

Hi-Spirits to distribute Justin Timberlake's 901 Tequila in UK

Hi-Spirits is to distribute Justin Timberlake's 901 Tequila in the UK, which has an rrp of £32.85 for 70cl and has been listed in JD Wetherspoon.

Oddbins revisits Odd Bin video campaign

Absolut launches price-marked packs for indies

Pernod Ricard-owned Absolut vodka is releasing a £13.49 price-marked 50cl bottle aimed at driving sales in the independent off-trade.

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Fireball liqueur under fire from ASA

Hi-Spirits has come under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority for its Fireball cinnamon whisky liqueur...

Masi Agricola's rosé with a twist

Italy's Masi Agricola is releasing a rosé with a twist, to the UK market called Rosa dei Masi. The notes are classically rosé with fruity aromas of strawberries and wild cherries, and some nice acidity to balance the wine.

Fabre Montmayou releases UK on-trade exclusive

Fabre Montmayou is releasing Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, produced in Mendoza, Argentina, exclusively to the UK on-trade.

Merchant Taste: Le Vignoble, Plymouth

Last year Frenchman Yannick Loué set up boutique wine lounge and merchants Le Vignoble in the historic Royal William Yard in Plymouth. Here's how it's all going.

Buffalo Trace named National Historic Landmark

Kentucky distillery Buffalo Trace has been named a National Historic Landmark by the United States...

Cognac auction on track to break records

The 8^th annual La Part des Anges Cognac auction held on September 19^th, 2013, in Château Brillac...

Croatia joining EU is double-edged sword for winemakers

With Croatia becoming the 28^th member of European Union at the beginning of the month, new regulations are creating legal issues for winemakers, especially producers of pro?ek wine, reported the Irish Times.

Retailers enjoy sales boost as summer finally arrives

As the country basks in what has been a fortnight of hot weather, supermarkets and wine merchants have been reaping the rewards, with increased sales across the beers, wines and spirits category.

Premium brands on top, finds First Drinks Market Report

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

Sake Experience 2013 comes to London next week

Eleven Japanese breweries will take part in the Eat-Japan Sake Experience 2013 at Hyper-Japan Earl's Court on July 26-28.