Vinexpo numbers up

In a statement that will surprise many of this year's visitors to Vinexpo, the organisers of the biennial trade fair in Bordeaux have declared last week's five-day event an unexpected' success, with an increase in visitor numbers on the previous show in 2003, and a record number of non-French visitors.

IWSC trophy winners announced at Vinexpo

The International Wine and Spirit Competition used the opening day of Vinexpo earlier this week to announce the first round of Trophy Winners in this year's competition.

Opening Speech at Vinexpo 2005 by Mr Dominique Bussereau, French Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries

I am delighted to be at Vinexpo today, the largest wine and spirits exhibition in the world, the most comprehensive showcase for French and international viticulture.

Vinexposed

The organisers claim that the exhibition site has been totally reorganised, thanks to the recently built Hall 3, a permanent 12,000m2 structure that replaces the former temporary building. Standing to the west of Hall 1, it will house some 200 exhibitors, with air-conditioning, no interior pillars, picture windows and 10-metre-high ceilings. Hall 3 will also contain a 400m2 conference room that will accommodate a number of tastings and provide 2,000 extra parking spaces.

Italian generic cancels Vinexpo space

Seven weeks from the upcoming Vinexpo 2005, ICE (Istituto Nazionale per il Commercio Estero), Italy's institute for external trade, has informed Vinexpo organisers that ICE, sponsor of Italy's collective hall, is cancelling its participation.

VINEXPO LABELS LONDONERS 'BLISSFUL' WINE DRINKERS

Wine is the last piece of the jigsaw' and when it fits, it's absolute bliss'. This is one of the findings of research into Londoners' view of wine commissioned by Vinexpo in advance of its major exhibition in Bordeaux in June.

NEW WORLD TAKES LESS AT VINEXPO

NEW-LOOK VINEXPO

LIWSF UP, VINEXPO DOWN

NEW WORLD TEMPERATURES RISE AT FIERY VINEXPO

By Tim Atkin MW

BROWN FORMAN PULLS OUT OF VINEXPO

La Gioiosa repackages range

Veneto producer La Gioiosa reports a 17% year on year sales growth to become the Number 1 Italian Wine Brand in the UK Off Trade (AC Nielsen MAT 14.06.08).

Walders Liqueur gets new UK distribution deal

United Brands, the premium independent drinks agency based in Southampton, has secured a deal with Walders Creamy Coffee Liqueur, to distribute the brand throughout the UK from July 2008.

Waipara Hills gets UK off trade listing

Free Run Wines Ltd have been appointed to represent the Waipara Hills boutique wine brand to the UK off trade.

Cuve Louise Ros Millennium Vintage Released

Champagne Pommery has released its first Cuve Louise Ros of the 21st Century.

Friexenet to re-launch Cordon Negro cava

Freixenet, the Barcelona-based global market leader in sparkling wine production, is delighted to announce the re-launch of its iconographic Cordon Negro cava, with its newly designed livery.

Fresh & Easy garners awards for sub $10 wine range

Fresh & Easy, Tesco's US convenience store chain, has won 63 awards in the last six months with many being presented to its wines priced under $10.

Thresher sources off-dry Riesling

Specialist off-licence chain Thresher has been working with The WineBarn German wine supplier to source an off-dry Riesling, which goes in-store on Friday July 11.

Jacquart revives champagne with redesign

Champagne Jacquart has highlighted the acclaim and recognised quality of its Cuves this year, with a radical packaging revamp.

Trinity Oaks Wines invests in forests

Trinity Oaks Vineyard, part of the Trinchero Family Estates portfolio of wines, has boldly pledged to plant a tree for every bottle of wine sold over the next year as part of their inaugural One Bottle, One Tree campaign, set to kick off nationally July 1st.