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Distell repackages Nederburg range to emphasise brand heritage

Published: 19 October, 2015

Distell, the South Africa-based wine and spirits producer, has repackaged its award-winning range of Nederburg wines.

Limited edition Isle of Arran Bothy Quarter Cask launched today

Published: 19 October, 2015

The Isle of Arran Distillery launches its latest expression today, Monday 19 October.

D&D expands into winemaking with its own range of wines

Published: 16 October, 2015

The D&D London restaurant group is launching its own range of wines to offer its customers.

Rémy Cointreau reveals mixed half-year results

Published: 16 October, 2015

Sales at Rémy Cointreau were up 6.1% to £386m in the first half of 2015, according to results posted today.

California wine growers predict high-quality 2015 vintage

Published: 16 October, 2015

The 2015 vintage looks set to be exceptional, according to wineries from across California.

Penfolds launches new collection with Royal Opera House venture

Published: 16 October, 2015

Last night saw the launch of Penfolds' 2015 collection at London's Somerset House.

Invivo drives international expansion with Boardman hire

Published: 16 October, 2015

New Zealand winery Invivo Wines has appointed Mark Boardman to the new role of international sales manager.

Portobello launches world's first asparagus-flavoured gin

Published: 15 October, 2015

Next week sees the launch of Director's Cut, the new iteration from craft gin distillery Portobello Road. It promises to be the first London dry gin to be made with asparagus.

Speyside doubles down with second annual whisky festival

Published: 15 October, 2015

Speyside's distilleries are uniting to launch a second annual whisky festival.

Walker & Wodehouse strengthens Rioja portfolio with Cosme Palacio

Published: 15 October, 2015

Bibendum PLB subsidiary Walker & Wodehouse has added Rioja producer Bodegas Cosme Palacio to its Spanish portfolio.

M brand expands with new central London wine shop

Published: 15 October, 2015

The M restaurant group is to launch a specialist wine shop in Victoria, London.

Bacardi's green initiatives win national US award

Published: 15 October, 2015

Bacardi USA has been recognised by the government for its work on reducing energy use in its distribution business.

Red wine helps combat Type-2 diabetes, new study suggests

Published: 14 October, 2015

A glass of wine - particularly red wine - may contribute to better cholesterol profiles and a healthier heart, according to new clinical research.

Cognac returns to solid growth

Published: 14 October, 2015

Cognac shipments continue to rebound quickly, according to the latest figures from the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC).

Pernod announces slew of appointments and promotions

Published: 14 October, 2015

Pernod Ricard has announced a number of key new appointments.

Treasury Wine Estates scoops up Diageo wine business

Published: 14 October, 2015

Treasury Wine Estates has acquired the bulk of Diageo's US and UK wine operations for £390 million.

Côtes du Rhône Wines announces Game of TRhône quiz night

Published: 14 October, 2015

Winter is coming. And with it, news of the annual Côtes du Rhône Wines quiz night.

Paul Symington: "Port needs to change with the times"

Published: 13 October, 2015

Paul Symington said that to ensure the future of the category, "Port needs to change with the times". He is optimistic that the recent success of aged tawny Ports is a step in the right direction for the category as whole.