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Constellation and Punch Taverns tie-up given go-ahead

Published:  23 July, 2008

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) gives consent to a tie-up between the UK's largest pub company and the world's largest wine merchant, Constellation Brands.

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Miguel Ros takes top prize at the Quality Drink Awards

Published:  23 July, 2008

Miguel Torres Chile San Mdin Cabernet Sauvignon Ros 2006 won the most prestigious prize at the annual Quality Drink Awards 2007.

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EU attacks loss making winemakers

Published:  23 July, 2008

The EU yesterday proposed that 200,000 hectares of vineyards be grubbed up across Europe.

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Yvon Mau boss steps down after 35 years

Published:  23 July, 2008

Jean-Franois Mau, who has headed up Bordeaux ngociant Yvon Mau for 35 years, is to leave the company next month.

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Militant French winemakers step up violence

Published:  23 July, 2008

CRAV explodes bombs at a co-op headquarters in Languedoc Roussillon region.

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Vinexpo breaks 50,000 barrier

Published:  23 July, 2008

More than 50,000 people from 154 countries attended this year's Vinexpo wine fair in Bordeaux, a 3% rise on the previous event in 2005.

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Sweden to split Vin & Sprit

Published:  23 July, 2008

Makers of Absolut vodka faces the split

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Swedish online alcohol shops defy national tax board

Published:  23 July, 2008

Suppliers of online alcohol refuse to cooperate with Swedish tax authorities.

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Golfer Jim Furyk sponsored by Johnnie Walker

Published:  23 July, 2008

Pro-golfer Jim Furyk signs a three-year sponsorship deal with Diageo-owned Scotch whisky brand Johnnie Walker.

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India cuts duty on imported wines

Published:  23 July, 2008

India withdrew the additional customs duty on imported wines and spirits on Tuesday in an effort to resolve a dispute with the European Union and other leading trading partners over high duties on these items.

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New PM reshuffles ministers

Published:  23 July, 2008

Caroline Flint has lost her position as health minister after former chancellor of the exchequer, Gordon Brown became Prime Minister last week.

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Kwik Save goes into administration

Published:  23 July, 2008

1,100 job axed as ninety stores close today (July 6)

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United goes global

Published:  23 July, 2008

Spanish specialist United Wineries has opened subsidiaries in the US, Scandinavia, central Europe and South America.

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Camel Valley triple trophy win

Published:  23 July, 2008

Camel Valley Vineyard in Bodmin, Cornwall, was the big winner at the 2007 English and Welsh Wine of the Year competition.

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Wine apprentice - you're hired!

Published:  23 July, 2008

He may not look like Sir Alan Sugar but David Gleave MW, managing director Liberty Wines, is hoping to say "You're hired!" to one lucky wine trade novice.

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Europe to turn wine into fuel

Published:  23 July, 2008

Leftover wine to become biofuel as EU moves to cut excess production.

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Chivas Brothers to expand Scottish bottling plants

Published:  23 July, 2008

The whisky firm has unveiled plans for a 4.75m expansion of its bottling plants in Paisley and Dumbarton as part of its on-going investment programme.

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China blamed for whisky price-hike

Published:  23 July, 2008

Whisky prices set to rise 10% or more a year due to growing international interest.

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The Oregon Wine Board launches revised Wine Explorer tool

Published:  23 July, 2008

The online tool will provide web tourists with a virtual tour of the state's wine regions.

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Youngsters launch anti binge drinking media campaign

Published:  23 July, 2008

A Durham-based youth forum has launched an anti -binge drinking awareness campaign involving radio, television and bus advertising.

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