Do you know which movie character was fond of a White Russian? If you do then you stand a chance of winning six bottles of Cloudy Bay Pelorus and lots of other prizes in the Harpers Christmas quiz. But hurry closing date is next Tuesday.
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Majestic Wine chief executive Steve Lewis has described the Christmas trading season as "challenging", despite posting a rise in sales.
Read more...The foodservice sector is set to reverse last year's sales decline to grow modestly this year, according to foodservice consultancy Horizons.
Read more...West Sussex-based English wine producer Nyetimber has released its 2007 Blanc de Blancs.
Read more...The UK Sommelier Association (North Area), is to roll out one of the only northern-based fully accredited sommelier courses from February 2013.
Read more...The UK Sommelier Association (North), is to roll out one of the only northern based fully accredited sommelier course from February 2013.
Read more...Vinexpo has begun its six-month countdown to its 2013 wine and spirits exhibition, which will take place in Bordeaux from June 16-20.
Read more...Not-for-profit organisation Scotland Food & Drink has launched an event to encourage Scottish whisky and spirits distillers to grow its sales through online retailer Amazon.
Read more...Bancroft Wines is claiming to hold its "most comprehensive portfolio tasting ever" on February 5 in London.
Read more...The Academy of Food & Wine Service is calling for entries to the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2013.
Read more...Former KPMG accountant Ken Davey has launched a boutique grower Champagne business, Smarter Grower Champagne, after being made redundant from the corporate world.
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Premium Ribero del Duero producer Protos has secured its first UK-wide distribution agreement with PLB.
Read more...Off-licence chain Bargain Booze has revealed plans to expand its frozen food range this year after growing sales in its 600-plus stores.
Read more...Early indications suggest independent merchants' sales were healthily up on last year across the festive season, with the southern part of the country performing particuarly well.
Read more...Two wine fairs to look ahead to this month include Wine Australia's first Independent Retailer and On-Trade tasting, and the Oregon and Washington State annual trade and press tasting, both on January 31.
Read more...John Buck, chairman of Te Mata Estate Winery, has been awarded a Companion of New Zealand Order of Merit (CMNZ), for leadership in the New Zealand wine industry.
Read more...The restaurant business was polarised both over the festive season and throughout 2012, with good service and value being rewarded, according to Soren Jessen, owner of 1 Lombard Street and 1776.
Read more...New Zealand's Marisco Vineyards has appointed a new winemaker for 2013 and announced it will now bottle a range of its wines in screen-printed glass.
Read more...The restaurant business was polarized into being very busy, or not, both over the festive season and throughout 2012, with good service and value being rewarded, according to Soren Jessen, owner of 1 Lombard Street and 1776.
Read more...The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has revealed the names of its top course providers shortlisted to receive one of two Educator of the Year trophies.
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