Binge drinkers go for beer over wine and spirits
Published: 23 July, 2008
A US study shows most binge drinkers will reach for beer rather than wine or spirits when they set out to get drunk.
Chteau Lafite saviour dies, aged 90
Published: 23 July, 2008
Baron Elie de Rothschild, the man credited with turning round the fortunes of Chteau Lafite in Bordeaux after World War II, has died at the age of 90.
Read more...Vintage acquires Californian vineyards
Published: 23 July, 2008
Vintage Wine Trust, a real estate investment trust, has acquired two vineyards located in California's Lodi and Yolo county growing region for a total of $9million (4.4m)
Major departures at Inter-Rhne
Published: 23 July, 2008
Two leading members of the Rhne's generic body have left within weeks of each other.
Asda cleared of marketing vodka to children
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: The Portman Group has rejected a complaint that superstore ASDA, part of Walmart, was marketing a range of vodka-based drinks to children.
Sainsbury's to meet Delta Two
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Sainsbury's and Delta Two are expected to meet later today as the two parties continue to discuss the Qatari investment fund's 600p a share offer for the retailer.
Australian wine export market smashes through Aus$3bn mark
Published: 23 July, 2008
AUSTRALIA: Exports from Australia's wine industry have broken the A$3bn (1.28bn) barrier for the first time, latest figures show.
German parliament changes wine law
Published: 23 July, 2008
GERMANY: Wine growing region gets a name change.
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UK Government to investigate pub ID scanners
Published: 23 July, 2008
UK: Government data protection watchdog to investigate pubs and clubs scanning and storing consumer's personal ID amid fears the practice could lead to identity fraud.
Heatwave strikes Italy's wine production
Published: 23 July, 2008
ITALY: The country is facing a shortage of wine due to the unprecedented heatwave.
Wine Intelligence revamps website
Published: 23 July, 2008
Research organisation Wine Intelligence has revamped its website.
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German premium wines outstripping supply
Published: 23 July, 2008
The UK's thirst for German premium wines is steadily increasing, according to the latest figures from Wines of Germany.
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US Senate declares September National Bourbon Heritage month
Published: 23 July, 2008
The US senate for the state of Kentucky-Tennessee has declared September as National Bourbon Heritage month.'
Macallan hopes for more exposure
Published: 23 July, 2008
Scotch producer The Macallan has teamed up with a still-life photographer for its new print advertising campaign.
Read more...Floods don't dampen Waitrose results
Published: 23 July, 2008
Waitrose has reported a 2.7% rise in sales for the first half despite bad weather in June and July.
Read more...OFT denies involvement in Sainsbury takeover bid
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has denied being in any contact with Qatari investment group Delta Two regarding its potential bid for Sainsbury's.
Turning words into action
Published: 23 July, 2008
We've heard where the retailers, the generics and the producers stand on the environment, but what about those tasked with representing the UK drinks industry to Westminster and the world at large?
The Green Debate throws the floor open to the sector's key trade bodies and their views on what we should be doing
to tackle the environment.
Scotch distillery teams up with hotel chain
Published: 23 July, 2008
Scotch whisky producer Tullibardine has teamed up with Macdonald Hotels to allow guests to sample the spirit at each of the company's 15 venues.
Read more...New listings for Jacob's Creek tri-varietal range
Published: 23 July, 2008
The new Three Vines range from Australian producer Jacob's Creek has gained listings in a number of major multiples and on-trade outlets in the UK.
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Government studies social stock exchange
Published: 23 July, 2008
The UK Government is looking into the feasibility of setting up a social stock exchange in which ethical companies can trade on.
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