Naked Wines spends $100,000 at Wines of Argentina tasting

Naked Wines has pledged to spend $100,000 with Argentine producers following last week's Wines of Argentina tasting at Lord's Cricket Ground.

Harrop leads Loire Sauvignon project

Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire is hoping to boost its image in the UK with a new campaign aimed at the trade.

Famous Grouse gets Timorous Beasties revamp

The Famous Grouse has unveiled a limited edition gift box created by Scottish designers Timorous Beasties who are famous for their surreal and provocative textiles.

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Lord Mandelson wants to delay introduction of the "mandatory code on alcohol," until April 2011, due to the economic downturn.

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Lord Mandelson wants to delay introduction of the "mandatory code on alcohol," until April 2011, due to the economic downturn.

Mandleson to postpone the mandatory code

Lord Mandelson wants to delay introduction of the "mandatory code on alcohol," until April 2011 due to the economic downturn.

Champagne production cut

Champagne production from the 2009 vintage will be reduced by millions of bottles in response to falling sales, following a compromise agreement between the houses and growers.

Concha y Toro goes lightweight

Concha y Toro has announced the next stage in its sustainable development strategy, by moving its Sunrise brand into new 'Eco Glass' lightweight bottles.

Constellation launches Hardys Bin 53

Constellation Europe has announced the launch of Hardys Bin 53 to celebrate the heritage of its flagship brand.

Chilean power brand for Constellation

Constellation Europe is launching what it hopes will become a Chilean mainstream power brand in both the UK and Europe from October.

Waitrose buyers invite customers on trips

Waitrose wine buyers plan to take consumers on organised wine and gourmet tours in an attempt to educate them about their wine range.

Arniston Bay and Welmoed to unveil brand extensions

After the announcement of the distribution partnership with Percy Fox & Co, the company of wine people are to unveil a series of range extensions and new vintages of its core brands Arniston Bay and Welmoed.

NZ exports hit $1 billion target

New Zealand's wine producers have reached a $1 billion target for exports - a year ahead of schedule according to industry body New Zealand Winegrowers.

On-trade range for New Zealand's Ara

New Zealand producer Winegrowers of Ara has produced a new range for the on-trade.

£30,000 worth of wine stolen from Wimbledon warehouse

Around £30,000 worth of South African wine has been stolen from a warehouse in Wimbledon, owned by South African Wines Online.

Diageo tests mid-strength Guinness

Diageo is testing a mid-strength version of Guinness in 13 bars in Fife and Edinburgh.

Britons - the biggest searchers of wine online

New research reveals that British online users are the most avid wine enthusiasts in Europe, with wine accounting for 31% of all online searches across food and drink products.

Three Vines launches into 50cl bottles

Pernod Ricard UK is to champion 50cl bottle sizes for wine with the launch of its Jacob's Creek Three Vines range in the format.

Correction: Wine Australia story 4 September

Due to a subbing error in Harpers Wine and Spirit issue on September 4, issue No 15, it was printed that '40% was the top figure given for fall in Wine Australia's revenue'.

The inaccuracy was printed in a sub-heading in the news story ' Wine Australia: budget on track, and implies that Wine Australia's funding could fall by up to 40% this year.

WSET announce highest ever number of diploma graduates

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET, has announced the highest number of diploma graduates in its 40 year history.