Q&A: Sebastian Zuccardi, head winemaker, Familia Zuccardi wines, Mendoza.

Scotch whisky industry sets itself a zero waste target

The Scotch whisky industry has embraced sustainability measures and it is close to a zero waste target, according to a new report.

Robin Copesitck's Asian and Australia adventure: down time in Sri Lanka

For obvious reasons I couldn't wait to get out of Australia and despite a long journey including a nine hour stop over I was delighted to arrive in Sri Lanka and not have everyone ask me if I was enjoying the cricket.

Anna Greenhous on how sake can be an alternative Christmas drink

Sake may not be the most traditional of Christmas tipples, but it is really versatile. Here Anna Greenhous gives some recommended alternatives to your customers usual Christmas celebration drinks.

Amorim enjoys record year as it produces over 4 billion corks in 2013

Amorim, the largest cork producer in the world, has broken its own production record after manufacturing more than 4 billion mark cork stoppers this calendar year.  The news represents a major boost for cork, which continues its comeback after strong challenges from alternative closures.

James Lawrence is more than convinced by the charm of Argentina on a trip to Mendoza

James Lawrence travels to the vineyards of Mendoza, on a mission to debunk the "one trick pony" cliché forever.

Taylor's to release 50 year old Port

The Fladgate Partnership is set to release a collection of 50 year old single harvest Ports under the Taylor's brand

Independent wine merchants excited by strong pre-Christmas sales

Independent wine merchants are reporting a solid lead-up in sales in the build up to Christmas as the Ipsos Retail Performance has revealed overall shopper numbers are on track to exceed last year.

Mark Fiddes: why some celebs shift brands and others don't

Jean-Claude Van Damme demonstrating Volvo trucks = 60 million hits on You Tube.

Education is key to success in China say local distributors

Amorim enjoys record year as it produces over 4 billion corks in 2013

Amorim, the largest cork producer in the world, has broken its own production record after manufacturing more than four billion mark cork stoppers this calendar year.  The news represents a major boost for cork, which continues its comeback after strong challenges from alternative closures.

Damien Wilson: five key lessons to be learnt from Wine Vision

Hard hitting business facts and data to be at the heart of WSTA's Be Fair George campaign

The Wine & Spirits Trade Association is to use exclusive research and data to help spearhead its new "Be Fair George" campaign to persuade the government to scrap the duty escalator on wine and spirits in next year's budget.

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Susanna Forbes enjoys Michelin star beer matching

"Starting with a stout is adventurous," said Andreas Fält, US craft beer ambassador, to the assembled throng, before adding: "Particularly with oak barrel influence. I'd have put it with a pudding, but..."

UK wine and spirits industry hopes Christmas will make up for a hard 2013

The UK wine and spirit industry has had a tough 2013 with sales down in both the on and off-trades, according to the latest market report from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association.

Jennifer Ah-Kin: on why it's so hard to get people to experiment with wine

"What's that you're drinking?"

Adnams releases its first English whiskies

Adnams, the Suffolk-based brewer and distiller, has released its first selection of whiskies that have been spent several year maturing in French and American oak barrels.

Northern Restaurant & Bar to expand by 20% in 2014

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