Eco-certified wines carry clout with consumers

As more wine companies jump on the environmentally friendly bandwagon, achieving full organic or biodynamic certification gives producers greater credibility with the consumer.

Blog: Anne Krebiehl on natural wine book launch

Last night, some of the UK's finest winos braved the November cold to come to Artisan & Vine in Clapham where Kathryn O'Mara welcomed them to the official launch of "Authentic Wine - Toward Natural and Sustainable Winemaking", a new and inquiring book by Dr Jamie Goode and Sam Harrop MW.

Vanquish Wine to distribute Tequila Casa Dragones

Vanquish Wine will distribute premium sipping Tequila Casa Dragones in the UK.

WSTA comms director appointed interim CEO

WSTA's communications director Gavin Partington has to step up to the role of interim chief executive as the hunt for Jeremy Beadles replacement continues.

D&D London restructures wine buying team

Restaurant group D&D London has restructured its wine buying team - the current buyers have left and decisions on wine willl now be taken by the food and beverage manager.

First Cape pledges to cut its alcohol content

First Cape is planning to remove 50 million units of alcohol from its wines over the next three years, says the brand's owner, Brand Phoenix.

Mondial du Merlot winners announced

The fourth Mondial du Merlot competition, organised by the Vinea Association in Sierre, Switzerland saw 300 wines entered, from 21 countries.

Emergency action by central banks helps boost Sterling against dollar

Sterling jumped by 0.8% against the US dollar yesterday after co-ordinated emergency action by several central banks saw investors jump towards riskier assets.

Record sales for buying consortium

The Society of Vintners is reporting record sales, up 39% year on year.

Heritage Wine to distribute Darling Cellars

Gloucestershire based Heritage Wine, has announced it is to distribute South African producer Darling Cellars premium varietal wines in the UK.

Heritage Wine to distribute Darling Cellars

Heritage Wine is to distribute South African cool climate producer Darling Cellars' premium varietal wines in the UK. 

Manchester Drinks Company launches My Cocktail website

Sterling holds firm despite Chancellor's downbeat forecast

Scottish university to research effect of minimum pricing

A Scottish university is to research whether heavy drinkers will change their habits if minimum pricing is introduced.

Sterling recovers against dollar, but UK hits retail low

Sterling recovered from a seven week low against the US dollar on Monday as risk appetite improved across global markets.

Maxxium UK launches Red Stag ad campaign

Maxxium UK, has launched its first advertising campaign for Red Stag by Jim Beam, in order to generate customer awareness to its target audience of 18-24 year olds.

50p tax rate cut would secure on-trade jobs

A cut in the 50p tax rate would help secure jobs in the on-trade, according to the latest edition of the Wilson Drinks Report, WDR.

Home Office to publish impact of below-cost ban

The Home Office is to publish its assessment of how the below-cost selling ban will impact on problem and underage drinking in the new year.

French Bubbles to open pop-up Champagne bar

Small grower Champagne retailer, French Bubbles is to open a pop-up Champagne bar and shop for the festive period.

2012 wine blogging conference set for Turkey

European wine bloggers are set to descend on Izmir in Turkey for the 2012 EWBC conference.