Beautiful South Tasting to return in 2014

Wines of Argentina, Wines of Chile and Wines of South Africa have said visitor numbers for the Beautiful South Tasting exceeded expectations and it will take place again next year. Additional events under the Beautiful South banner will also take place at other wine events.

Wines of South Africa appoints new chief executive

Wines of South Africa (WOSA) has announced the appointment of former Distell global head of marketing Siobhan Thompson as chief executive, who will succeed Su Birch from November.

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Casillero del Diablo partners Meatopia

Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo is to be the official wine partner of Meatopia - the festival of BBQ and smoking, set to take place in London at Tobacco Dock on Saturday 7 September.

Mateus Rosé to be distributed by Stevens Garnier

Mateus Rosé is to switch UK distributor from First Drinks Brands to Stevens Garnier.

Stevens Garnier makes two appointments

UK wine agency Stevens Garnier has appointed two new senior national account managers.

Adelaide all set for Australia's biggest wine conference

Up to 750 guests from around the world are expected to fly in to Adelaide later this month for Savour Australia for what organisers are claiming is "the most comprehensive exploration of Australian wine ever undertaken".

ProWine sells out of exhibitor space

ProWein's Shanghai-based event ProWine has sold out of exhibition space according to the organisers.

Morrisons appoints wine sourcing manager

Morrisons has appointed former Waitrose wine buyer Katie Mollet to the role of wine sourcing manager.

Gusbourne Estate to float after £7m takeover

Gusbourne Estate is to join the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange, following a £7 million takeover.

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Jim Beam stillhouse comes to London

Maxxium UK is to open a replica of its Jim Beam stillhouse, in London.

Conviviality Retail buys Wine Rack for £1.65m

Bargain Booze owner Conviviality Retail has purchased Wine Rack for £1.65 million.

Trade gears up for Savour Australia 2013

Seven-hundred and fifty guests have signed up for wine conference Savour Australia, which will take place from September 15-18 in Adelaide.

Irish Distillers launches Paddy Centenary Edition whiskey

Pernod Ricard-owned Irish Distillers has released a single pot still whiskey to celebrate 100 years of the Paddy Irish whiskey brand.

Jack Daniel Distillery to undergo $100m expansion

Brown-Forman is to invest US$100 million in expanding the Jack Daniel Distillery. 

Provence harvest begins after most vineyards escape weather damage

Vineyards in Provence have escaped wide-scale weather damage and the harvest looks set to begin this month. 

Step up to the Bénédictine challenge

Bartenders are being challenged to come up with a new Bénédictine cocktail for the Bénédictine Cocktail Challenge.

Alastair Campbell to speak at Alcohol Concern conference

Former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell is to speak at Alcohol Concern's Annual Alcohol Conference in London in November. 

Retailers sign up for National Calvados Week