Virgin Wines launches 12 days of Christmas promotion

Virgin Wines is following Amazon by running a special "12 days of Christmas" promotional campaign offering customers different deals on each consecutive day from November 30.

WSTA attacks Scottish government alcohol bill

 The Scottish government stands accused today of punishing Scottish consumers and businesses with its proposed Alcohol Bill published today, whilst doing little to tackle the root causes of alcohol misuse.

Geodis sets up dedicated UK wine division

Geodis Calberson is looking to extend its distribution service to the UK drinks industry with a dedicated Geodis Wine Logistics division.

Lidl leads the way on Champagne deals

Vintage fizz deal from Clark

On-trade customers are being given the chance to buy Vintage Champagne for the price of Non-Vintage in a deal being offered by Matthew Clark.

US wine market up 2.1% - Mintel

Market research organisation Mintel has predicted the US wine market will increase by 2.1% by the end of 2009.

New whisky rules introduced today

Scotch single-malt whisky must be bottled in Scotland, while terms such as 'pure malt' and 'vatted malt' are now a thing of the past, thanks to a number of new laws introduced today (Mon 23) by the UK government.

Irish wine chief wants 20% tax cut

The Irish Wine Association has called on the country's government to cut excise duty by 20% after official figures showed a 10.9% drop in sales in the year-to-date.

Pink fizz targets Clothes Show visitors

Foster's EMEA is to use the Clothes Show Live consumer fair in a bid to build awareness for its Pink sparkling rosé wine brand among young women.

Dragons Den star launches online wine retail site

Dragons Den entrepreneur, Peter Jones, is looking to attract one million people to his new online wine club and retail site, www.gondola.co.uk in its first year.

More closures for First Quench

First Quench administrator KPMG has announced that a further 381 stores are to close.

Imbuko Wines triumphs at Fairtrade Wine Awards

Imbuko Wines from South Africa won the Overall Fairtrade Wine of the Year, sponsored by Harpers Wine & Spirit, at yesterday's Fairtrade Wine Competition in London.

Scotch whisky body backs responsible drinking

Scotch whisky adverts and point of sale material are to carry a responsible drinking message which will be seen across the EU.

Distillery slams new whisky laws

New laws governing the production of malt whisky in Scotland will make the industry less competitive and less environmentally friendly, according to Loch Lomond Distillery.

Morrisons slashes price of Champagne

Morrisons is cutting the cost of some Champagnes to below half price, including Bollinger at £17.95.

MacQuitty slams Which? Champagne survey

Jane MacQuitty, The Times wine critic, has strongly criticised the standard of a Which? magazine Champagne tasting that voted a Sainsbury's non-vintage own label brand as its runners-up.

Drinkaware hits back at new study

Don't miss - whisky tastings at Tsuru

Tsuru, a Japanese restaurant behind the Tate Modern is to host a tasting of Japanese whisky on Tuesday November 24. Jen Dickson, an expert in Japanese whisky will guide guests through a range of whiskies from world-renowned producers Nikka and Suntory.

Luca Gardini wins Best European Sommelier

Luca Gardini from Ristorante Cracco, Milan is the winner of The Best European Sommelier Competition 2009- organised by the Worldwide Sommelier Association.

The Bunch bears more fruit

Lea & Sandeman has become the sixth member to join the The Bunch group of independent wine merchants.