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UK restaurants feeling the heat

Published: 20 April, 2018

Wine is struggling for attention in a UK restaurant sector experiencing a “perfect storm” of adverse trading conditions, according to a new report.

Michael Sager to launch new restaurant and bar concept

Published: 20 April, 2018

A new restaurant and bar called Fare Bar + Canteen, is set to open in London’s Clerkenwell, offering a 250-strong wine list and 30+ wines, beers and cocktail on tap.

Californian producers target London and Edinburgh

Published: 20 April, 2018

The annual Golden State Tasting is to take place in Scotland for the first time to capitalise on the popularity of Californian wines north of the border.

Pernod Ricard reports strong organic sales growth

Published: 19 April, 2018

Pernod Ricard has reported a rise in organic Q3 sales boosted by strong performances in China and the US.

Harrods new Fine Wines and Spirits Rooms aims to educate and ‘break down barriers’

Published: 19 April, 2018

Luxury department store Harrods has reaffirmed its place as one of London’s premiere destinations for fine wines and spirits after unveiling its multi-million pound renovation.

AB InBev acquires Master of Malt owner Atom Group

Published: 19 April, 2018

ZX Ventures, the growth and innovation unit of AB InBev, has acquired the parent company of Master of Malt, Atom Group, for an undisclosed sum.

Amathus Drinks appoints Mike Miller as head of marketing

Published: 18 April, 2018

Amathus Drinks has appointed previous Catalyst marketing director, Mike Miller, as its new head of marketing.

Rémy Cointreau reports annual sales increase boosted by strong Chinese performance

Published: 18 April, 2018

Rémy Cointreau has reported an increase in annual sales, boosted by demand in China for its Cognac, and kept its target for profit growth this year.

Jose Cuervo extends Margarita Rumble sponsorship deal

Published: 18 April, 2018

Jose Cuervo has signed a deal to sponsor the mixologist Margarita Rumble competition for the second year running.

A Glass With is back with its third series

Published: 18 April, 2018

A Glass With, the podcast that ‘drinks with the stars’, is back with its third series.

Diageo earmarks £150m for investment in its Scotch whisky experience

Published: 17 April, 2018

Diageo has announced it will invest £150 million in its Scotch whisky experience across the next three years.

Romanian wine sales soar at Waitrose

Published: 17 April, 2018

Waitrose has reported a surge in the popularity of Romanian wine.

Majestic reveals plans to accelerate Naked Wines growth

Published: 17 April, 2018

Majestic has announced it intends to accelerate growth by increasing investment in acquisitions for its Naked Wines arm.

Cuvée 3000 turnover soars boosted by thirst for natural wines

Published: 16 April, 2018

Cuvée 3000 - Spain’s leading natural wine distributor, has announced a 20% rise in annual turnover with growth triggered by a ‘double effect’ in demand: growth in wine consumption (especially for local wines), coupled with an “explosion in demand” for natural wines.

Aussie wine exports reach highest value in a decade

Published: 16 April, 2018

Total export of Australian wine increased 16% to $2.65 billion in the past year – the highest value in a decade, according to data released by Wine Australia today.

Gordon & MacPhail kick-starts re-launch with Connoisseurs Choice

Published: 16 April, 2018

Single malt Scotch whisky specialist Gordon & MacPhail is re-launching its entire range of whiskies with a new approach and bottle design.

Myliko Wines appoints commercial manager UK & exports

Published: 16 April, 2018

Myliko Wines has appointed Peter Crameri to the newly created position of commercial manager UK & exports.

Gusbourne creates marketing manager role

Published: 16 April, 2018

Gusbourne Estate has created a marketing manager role to support its next stage of development.

Ancient Georgian winemaking loses one of its modern founders

Published: 13 April, 2018

It's sad to report the passing of Georgian winemaker, Soliko Tsaishvili. He had been diagnosed in the early stages of pancreatic cancer in 2016 and while receiving treatment since, friends reported that he succumbed to the illness on April 10th.

Accolade’s Ade McKeon bullish about UK market as new wine formats launched

Published: 13 April, 2018

At an upbeat presentation at Accolade’s Weybridge UK HQ, where the company launched its 2018 UK Wine Nation Report and unveiled new formats for its wines, general manager Adrian McKeon spoke of “enormous untapped potential in the UK market”, describing it as a “sleeping giant”.