Published: 12 September, 2011
Sterling surged against the euro on Friday as the European Central Bank pulled back from its policy of increasing interest rates and key policymaker, Juergen Stark, quit his position.
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Published: 09 September, 2011
Wines of Argentina are calling for the last chance to register for its masterclasses at its annual trade tasting to be held on September 14.
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Published: 09 September, 2011
From Alentejo, John Fordyce from Herdade do Mouchão said the Portuguese region had experienced a "traumatic May".
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Published: 09 September, 2011
Wines of Germany has unveiled independent merchant, Corks Out and restaurant, The Vineyard at Stockcross as the winners of its first Riesling Week promotion.
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Published: 09 September, 2011
Sterling strengthened against the US dollar, reversing its previous eight week low and also rose firmly against the euro yesterday, due to the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates on hold.
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Published: 08 September, 2011
Gavin Quinney owner of Château Bauduc says "I think Charles Chevallier, director of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, is dead right when he says 'It's an early harvest and not an easy one.'"
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Published: 08 September, 2011
London restaurant, Texture is to relaunch its wine list this month by introducing more Riesling and Pinot Noir to bring it in line with its modern European cooking.
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Published: 08 September, 2011
The northern hemisphere's grape harvest has been driven by extremes this year - while Europe is harvesting around two to four weeks early, the west coast of the USA is up to six weeks behind schedule.
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Published: 08 September, 2011
The northern hemisphere's grape harvest has been driven by extremes this year - while Europe is harvesting around two to four weeks early, the west coast of the USA is up to six weeks behind schedule.
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Published: 08 September, 2011
Fine wine prices ended the month 4% lower after traders and chateaux took their traditional summer break, according to Bordeaux Index.
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Published: 08 September, 2011
Sales of alcohol in Britain continue to fall, with the on-trade suffering more that the off-trade, according to analysis by the Wilson Drinks Report WDR.
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Published: 08 September, 2011
Sterling was flat against the euro yesterday, but gained by 0.4% against the US dollar.
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Published: 07 September, 2011
Clem Yates, in-house winemaker for Sainsbury's and creator of its first range of Fairtrade Taste the Difference wines, has been awarded the title of Master of Wine.
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Published: 07 September, 2011
Sir George Fistonich, owner and managing director of Villa Maria Estate, has received the International Wine Challenge Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Published: 07 September, 2011
Brintex, organisers of the London International Wine Fair, has announced it is to remain at ExCeL for 2012, after speculation the event might move back to central London.
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Published: 07 September, 2011
Waitrose and Majestic scooped the top gongs for best supermarket and high street retailers at this year's International Wine Challenge awards.
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Published: 07 September, 2011
Sterling fell to a two month low against the US dollar yesterday, and data from the British Retail Consortium showed a 0.6% drop in retail sales compared to this time last year.
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Published: 06 September, 2011
The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced its eleven new Masters of Wine MW, brings the total worldwide number to 300 for the first time in the title's history.
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Published: 06 September, 2011
Percy Fox owned brand, Blossom Hill is launching a £1.5m press advertising campaign aimed at young women, in order to drive brand awareness and add value to the category.
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Published: 06 September, 2011
Sterling depreciated by 0.7% against the US dollar yesterday, hitting the lowest level since mid-July, but gained slightly against the euro.
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