Three UK Master Sommeliers announced

Laura Rhys and Laurent Richet from Hotel Terra Vina and Nicolas Clerc from Le Pont de la Tour have been awarded the title of Master Sommelier.

Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) relaunches website

The Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB) has relaunched its website to offer new contents and features.

Oddbins to offer local craft beers

Pernod Ricard launches campaign for Brancott Estate

Pernod Ricard UK is launching a marketing campaign for its New Zealand brand, Brancott Estate, to raise awareness with UK consumers.

Amorim helps recork salvaged Champagne

Cork producer, Amorim, has assisted in the preservation of the 200-year-old Champagne discovered on the Baltic seabed by developing a new stopper to the specifications of the antique bottles.

Scotch whisky name gets protection in Panama

Scotch whisky has been granted official protection by the government in Panama, to safeguard against imitations.

Japanese mixologist beats UK competition to be crowned Maker's Mark best bartender

A Japanese bartender has beaten off the competition, including two UK mixologists, in Maker's Mark's inaugural Battle of the Best bartender competition held in Kentucky.

Tough conditions for alcohol sales in Greater Manchester

Surge in prices at Beaune wine auction

The Hospices de Beaune auction in Burgundy has given local producers renewed optimism.

Brown Brothers joins forces with PLB

Chile Summit kicks off

National Wine Month all set for May 2011

The trade is being urged to enthuse consumers next year with the first National Wine Month, an initiative being run by the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

The Famous Grouse launches festive ad campaign

The Famous Grouse has launched its 15th consecutive Christmas TV advertising campaign which is estimated to reach 40 million viewers.

Job prospects good for drinks industry, says Chin Chin Jobs

Drinks businesses are reporting "outstanding results" which means good job prospects, according to drinks recruitment agency, Chin Chin Jobs.

Baltic shipwreck find includes 19th century Veuve Clicquot

Veuve Clicquot has confirmed that the Champagne shipment discovered on a wreck at the bottom of the Baltic sea last July includes Veuve Clicquot Champagne.

Positive retail figures help sterling gain against US dollar

Sterling gained against the US dollar yesterday as positive retail sales figures and factory orders helped lift the pound back over $1.60/£1 but it struggled to hold above that level.

Diageo linked to bid for Jim Beam

Diageo has been linked with a bid for Jim Beam, the number two American whiskey brand after Jack Daniel's.

Call for higher VAT on supermarket alcohol

VAT should be increased on drinks sold in supermarkets and off-licences - but not the on-trade, a leading doctor has suggested.

Fuller's grows wine division

Fuller's, the London brewer and pubs operator, has reported a big increase in profits, helped by a strong performance from its wine division.

Independents and on-trade look to benefit from #winedealfriday

Anyone looking to service the independent or on-trade sectors is today encouraged to join the growing the number of suppliers that are using Harpers Wine & Spirit's #winedealfriday to offer special deals directly through Twitter, the social media service.