Published: 18 January, 2007
Champagne Ruinart has decided to release its non-vintage Brut, R' de Ruinart, in the same bottle it developed for its two other non-vintage styles: Ruinart Blanc de Blancs and Ruinart Ros.
Ruinart's president, Bernard Peillon, said: We are delighted to have a consistency in the shape of all our non-vintages, and Ruinart's signature bottle [inspired by the original bottle shape used at the foundation of the house in 1729] will make our Champagnes instantly recognisable.'
A blend of 40% Chardonnay and 60% Pinot Noir, R' de Ruinart retails at 27.99 a bottle.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Glenfiddich has released its new vintage malt whisky, 1972 Glenfiddich.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
The 2005 vintage of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc is released this month for 13.99 (at numerous stockists including Waitrose and Majestic).
Kevin Judd, chief winemaker at the LVMH-owned estate, said that the quality of this year's vintage is very high. Some years we cull more batches than the accountants would like us to,' he said, but this year's quality was high across the board. We had a really interesting array of flavours to work with, and the final blend comprises all the classic aromas of tropical fruit, citrus and fresh herbs.'
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Walders creamy coffee liqueur is a blend of Scotch whisky and real coffee, and a 100% non-dairy base.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Aldi has added to its summer range of wines with 2004 Lucas Malbec Bonarda from Argentina, a blend of 60% Malbec and 40% Bonarda.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
The latest addition to the Blackwood Distillers portfolio is Blackwood's 60 Vintage Dry Gin.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Australia wine producer Tandou Wines unveiled its new range at the LIWSF.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
VNO1 UK has launched two white wine spritzers aimed at both the on- and off-trade.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Pernod Ricard Travel Retail Europe and Jacob's Creek have launched Jacob's Creek Winemaker's Selection, a new range of wines available exclusively to travel retail channels.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Noilly Prat Red has been launched in the UK by First Drinks Brands. Made from Languedoc wines and a secret blend of herbs and spices, Noilly Prat Red is the brand's first foray into the red vermouth market.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Australian brand Banrock Station is spending more than 500,000 on a national advertising and sampling campaign over the summer.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Beringer is to embark a major concert sampling campaign this summer to support the launch of its Sparkling White Zinfandel.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Funkin, leading Fruit Juice and Puree suppliers, announce the launch of Pure Pour' in Lemon and Lime and six new purees: Mixed Berry, Blackberry, Pineapple, Guava, Almond Milk & Praline to the UK and Worldwide in August 2005.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Felix Solis, producer of leading Valdepeas brand Via Albali, is launching a new 3.99 Spanish brand, Vinum Classic.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
This summer, Chilean wine brand Chileno is offering consumers the chance to win a fortnight for two on the Caribbean island of Grenada.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Monkey Shoulder is the latest blended whisky from William Grant & Sons.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Bessire Innovations is a new, screwcapped Vins de Pays d'Oc range of wines.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
A trio of new Cognacs with a devilish' theme has been released. ABK6 features a VS, a VSOP and an XO.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
Three new flavoured varieties of Sputnik Vodka have been launched in the UK.
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Published: 18 January, 2007
French designer Franois Bauchet has come up with a new look for Krug Ros.
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