Youngest ever MW
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Institute of Masters of Wine has welcomed seven new members into its ranks, including the youngest-ever Master of Wine (MW) and the first Finnish MW.
Mike Paul joins Match Consultants
Published: 23 July, 2008
The former managing director of Western Wines, Mike Paul, has joined the recently formed HR consultancy and headhunting firm Match Consultants as a non-executive director.
Simon Thorpe goes to Constellation
Published: 23 July, 2008
Simon Thorpe MW has taken the newly created position of vice president, premium wine sales and wine purchasing for Constellation Europe.
Argento relaunches key varietals at higher price
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Argento Wine Company is relaunching its key Argento brand at a higher price point, starting with its two main varietal wines - Chardonnay and Malbec.
Read more...'Major win' over duty deferment
Published: 23 July, 2008
The wines and spirits trade has secured a major win' over the HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), according to the WSTA's Jeremey Beadles, after the government agreed to make significant changes to the Duty Deferment Guarantee System - which could result in millions of pounds of tied-up capital being released.
Crush Wines picks up Cardeto
Published: 23 July, 2008
Crush Wines has announced its appointment as the UK agent for the Cardeto Winery with immediate effect.
Read more...'Rethink Rioja' launched
Published: 23 July, 2008
Rethink Rioja is the name of a new campaign, being launched this month by the Rioja Regulatory Council.
English Wine Festival hit by bad weather
Published: 23 July, 2008
Global warming may be coming and southern England may one day be bedecked with vines, but it was traditional sunshine and showers - with strong winds - last weekend when the English Wine & Regional Food Festival took place in East Sussex.
Read more...IWSC and Harpers join forces in new group
Published: 23 July, 2008
Harpers and the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) are to form the basis of a new Wine & Spirit division at business-to-business publishers, Nexus Media Communications, headed up by Allen Gibbons, formerly of Diageo, the largest drinks company in the world.
Kumala launches neck collar promotion
Published: 23 July, 2008
The UK's best-selling South African wine, Kumala, is launching a major off-trade sales promotion, using four million neck collars.
Read more...Wines from Spain's on-trade bonanza
Published: 23 July, 2008
Sommeliers for Spain' is a new on-trade initiative launched by Wines from Spain. The generic body has formed an alliance with The Academy of Food and Wine, and will hold a series of tastings for sommeliers, focusing on the best from Spain'.
Read more...Rangers chairman to buy Edinburgh Wine Importers?
Published: 23 July, 2008
The chairman and owner of Rangers Football Club is poised to buy one Scotland's largest independent drinks wholesalers, Edinburgh Wine Importers (EWI), according to press reports.
Read more...Whyte & Mackay ends Maxxium distribution deal
Published: 23 July, 2008
Whyte & Mackay has announced that it will take back the distribution of its two key brands - Whyte & Mackay blended Scotch whisky and Vladivar vodka - from Maxxium UK on 1 March 2007.
Read more...WoA office now open
Published: 23 July, 2008
The UK Office of Wines of Argentina officially opened its doors for business on 1 September at 27 Three Kings Yard, London W1K 4DF. The telephone number is 020 7629 7222.
Read more...TastingBuddy comes to the UK
Published: 23 July, 2008
A new online package that promises to revolutionise the way the wine trade and enthusiasts write their notes was launched this week in the UK.
News In Brief - 8 September 2006
Published: 23 July, 2008
Alliance adds Tasmania
Alliance Wine has been appointed as the new UK distributor for the prestigious Clover Hill sparkling wine and boutique Lalla Gully range of wines from Australia's north-east Tasmanian wine region.
INAO issues objection to Sud de France' campaign
Published: 23 July, 2008
The future of the Sud de France' marketing campaign, which was launched at Vinisud this year, has been thrown into doubt after the Institut National des Appellations Origine (INAO) expressed doubts over its legality.
Read more...BOB goes North
Published: 23 July, 2008
Buddies of the Benevolent (BOB) is setting up a northern branch to organise events for those in the trade who live too far away to travel to events in London.
Read more...Walsh: wine not attractive
Published: 23 July, 2008
Paul Walsh, the chief executive of Diageo, the world's largest alcoholic drinks group, expects consolidation in the industry to continue and believes his company will play a part in that process, writes Ron Emler.
Read more...NEWS RELEASEThe Wine Group and Les Grands Chais de France announce Global Strategic Alliance
Published: 23 July, 2008
The Wine Group (TWG), headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA and Les Grands Chais de France (GCF), headquartered in Petersbach, Alsace, France announce a global strategic alliance to cover the USA and Europe.
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