Ehrmanns adds Kiwi producer to its portfolio

Ehrmanns has been appointed as the UK agent for family owned New Zealand producer Giesen Wines.

D&D to open two Leeds restaurants

Half of failing hospitality businesses down to inexperienced owners

Hospitality business mentor, David Hunter, has revealed that around half of failing businesses within the hospitality sector are owned by individuals who have no prior experience.

Positive UK manufacturing figures sees sterling hit high

Sterling hit the highest level against the US dollar for two weeks yesterday, as better than expected UK manufacturing figures and a strong GDP estimate helped point towards a continued economic recovery.

Absolut introduces Quick Response neck collar

Absolut has introduced a consumer neck collar that incorporates QR (Quick Response) code technology that allows customers to view recipes on how to mix drinks and cocktails at home.

Inish Turk Beg develops digital marketing and social media strategy

Irish whiskey producer, Inish Turk Beg, has hired digital agency Underwired Amaze to develop its digital marketing and social media strategy.

Inverarity Vaults opens Edinburgh wine bar

Inverarity Vaults has opened its first wine bar in Edinburgh at the city's Festival Theatre under its One to One retail brand.

Sterling continues to gain due to euro zone debt

Sterling gained against a broadly weaker euro yesterday as investors focused on euro zone debt woes with a meeting of European finance ministers taking place throughout the day.

Naked Wines named Startups Business of the Year 2010

Online wine retailer Naked Wines, has been named the Startups Business of the Year 2010.

Geoffrey Dean: our man Down Under's Ashes and wine blog, Adelaide

The Adelaide Test has always been my favourite in an Ashes series Down Under. It's not just because the Oval is the most attractive in the country - with its cathedral, scores of trees and stylish stands including a brand new Western Grandstand that cost £50m - but because the whole occasion is the most social of the Australian cricketing calendar.

Sterling rises against dollar due to poor US employment figures

Sterling rose against the US dollar on Friday afternoon after poor US employment figures saw the US currency weaken across the board.

Morrisons brings in 50cl wine bottles

Morrisons has introduced 50cl wine bottles for the first time to show its support for responsible drinking.

Michelin-starred restaurant creates bespoke English wines with Denbies

A Michelin-starred Surrey restaurant has joined forces with Denbies Wine Estate to produce a bespoke collection of English wines to match the menu.

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Fine wine outperforms oil and gold

Alcohol sales to plummet over Christmas

Barwell & Jones takes on premium Aussie wines

Barwell & Jones has added premium Western Australian winery Willow Bridge Estate to its portfolio.

Currency update: December 3

Currency analysis for December 3 looks at a setback for sterling. You can access bespoke currency advice from Smart Currency Exchange at www.smartwinespirits.com.

Confidence restored to investors

Sterling fell against the euro yesterday after bond buying by the European Central Bank restored a level of confidence to investors.

Glenfiddich crowns Malt Mastermind of the Year

Bartender Colin McMillan of Three Judges in Glasgow was announced the Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind of the Year in the competition's inaugural year.