Suppliers hit back at Hutchinson's 'leakage' claims

Suppliers have hit back at Jamie Hutchinson's claims they have not been supporting independents, and say there are enough wines for all sectors to choose from.

Jamie Hutchinson calls for suppliers' charter

Independent wine merchant Jamie Hutchinson has called for a suppliers' charter to be set up for any business serious about servicing the independent sector.

UK is no longer number one wine market, says Mentzendorff's Andrew Hawes

The UK wine trade needs to come to terms with the fact it is no longer the number one market for many international wine producers, according to Andrew Hawes, managing director for Mentzendorff.

Trade warned after Chapoutier wine theft

The trade has been urged to take care when buying M.Chapoutier wines after stock was stolen en route to Cert Octavian's Hoddesdon warehouse last week.

2010 Port Bursary launches tomorrow

Benevolent charity cycle team complete day two

The second day of the Benevolent cycle ride to Champagne sees the charity fundraising team on their 130km ride from St Omer to Peronne.

Benevolent cyclists complete their first day

The Benevolent charity cycle ride fundraisers organised by Mentzendorff, have completed their first day and are mid-way through their second.

Support trade Benevolent cycle ride to Champagne

This weekend members of the UK wine trade will set off on a 375km bike ride from Calais to Champagne to help raise money for the drinks charity, The Benevolent.

Fladgate releases 2008 ports

The Fladgate Partnership has announced the release of 2008 single quinta vintage ports from Taylor's, Croft and Fonseca.

Diageo takes biggest hit in First Quench collapse

Profile: Hamish Anderson, the Tate's wine buyer on earning what all businesses strive for - respect

Hamish Anderson has what many in business strive for - respect - and has spent the past 11 years buying wine for the Tate.

Recession 'could help Champagne'

The recent fall in Champagne sales caused by the global financial crisis could help Champagne producers to balance their stocks, according to the head of the Union of Champagne Houses.

Tastings

Winetraders Portfolio Tasting, Hallgarten Druitt Annual Tasting, Maisons, Marques et Domaines Portfolio Tasting, Mentzendorff Portfolio Tasting, Australia Day Tastings and Pol Roger Portfolio Tasting.

Mentzendorff cycles to Benevolent benefit

The Benevolent charity for the drinks trade received a cheque for more than 3,000 following a fundraising cycle from Calais to Champagne that took place earlier this year.

Mentzendorff agrees Roda deal

Mentzendorff have been appointed agents for Spanish winery Bodegas Roda. It is the first time that the winery has been represented in the UK by an agent, and Mentzendorff MD Andrew Hawes said: This is a great opportunity for their wines to become known to a wider audience.'
Roda's wines are Roda I, Roda II (to be renamed just Roda after the '02 vintage), and the award-winning Cirsion.

Mentzendorff takes H&H

Henriques & Henriques (H&H), the premium Madeira producer, has moved to the Mentzendorff portfolio in an exclusive arrangement. A spokesman for the agency said: This expansion builds upon the foundation of the Fladgate Partnership Port brands and the more recently introduced Hidalgo-La Gitana premium Manzanillas.'
Mentzendorff's fortified wine consultant, Joanna Delaforce, will manage the brand.

La Gitana for Mentzendorff

Bodegas Hidalgo-La Gitana, the Sherry house responsible for La Gitana Manzanilla, has joined the Mentzendorff portfolio in an exclusive arrangement.

From Mentzendorff to Manchester

Vicky Steel has joined the Co-op's BWS team as category marketing manager.

FESTIVE CHEERS

As Christmas draws nigh, with all its attendant parties, Giles Fallowfield looks at the Champagne market in the UK

Last Orders

No-one has a post-prandial drink any more. Oh really? asks James Aufenast