Award call for young retails

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling for entries into its 2013 Achievement Award.

Cloudy Bay introduces new Pinot Noir to the UK

Cloudy Bay, the iconic New Zealand producer, has launched a new Pinot Noir onto the UK market.

Medlar's Robert wins Moët UK Sommelier of the Year

Clement Robert, head sommelier at Medlar Restaurant, London, has been crowned Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2013.

McWilliam's appoints first sales director

McWilliam's Wines Group has appointed its first sales director for the UK and Ireland.

Oddbins searches for The Palate

Oddbins is to roll out its amateur wine tasting competition for a second year.

Awards call for young retailers

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling for entries into its 2013 Achievement Award.

Children exposed to more alcohol adverts

Communications regulator Ofcom has asked the UK's advertising regulators to review the rules that limit children from being exposed to alcohol advertising on TV.

Wolf Blass sponsors Ashes coverage

Treasury's Wolf Blass wine brand is to co-sponsor the next two Ashes cricket series on Sky Sports.

Wm Grant MD to step down

William Grant & Sons EMEA managing director Gordon Dron has decided to leave the company following a restructure.

China recognises Champagne region

The Comité Champagne has confirmed that China now recognises Champagne's appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC).

Bristol bartender wins chance to create spirit with Diageo

A Bristol bartender has won Diageo's Show Your Spirit competition and will see her brand go into production.

Maxxium to push Harveys Bristol Cream

Maxxium UK is to launch a limited edition bottle of Harveys Bristol Cream sherry to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation.

Bodegas Riojanas invests to guarantee quality of its wines

First Drinks cages Monkey Shoulder

First Drinks has launched a gift pack for its Monkey Shoulder Scotch whisky brand.

Hendrick's pop-up venue opens in Brighton

The Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge has opened its doors at the Brighton Fringe today, kicking off a weekend timetable of events runing alongside a pop-up bar serving cocktails featuring the cucmber-infused gin.

Hendrick's pop up venue opens in Brighton

The Hendrick's Carnival of Knowledge has opened its doors at the Brighton Fringe today, kicking off a weekend timetable of events runing alongside a pop-up bar serving cocktails featuring the cucmber-infused gin.

AWC launches series of tastings and masterclasses

The Antique Wine Company has launched a new series of tastings and masterclasses at its AWC Wine Academy in Marylebone, London.

LIWF a success despite fewer visitors

Exhibitors and organisers of the London International Wine Fair have hailed it a success despite more than 3,000 fewer visitors compared to 2012.

UK consumers to follow Americans in demand for sweeter style wines

The UK consumer is set to follow their US counterpart by developing a sweeter tooth for products which is likely to have an impact on the styles of wine they want to drink.

Memorial service for Michael Symington CBE in London on May 31

The Symington family is holding a memorial service for Michael Symington in London on May 31.