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New hire at Percy Fox as Diageo looks to build on-trade wine sales

Published: 22 February, 2013

Diageo has appointed Matt Bream as category development manager of its Percy Fox & Co wine business.

Limited edition blend for Scotch Whisky Experience silver jubilee

Published: 22 February, 2013

Edinburgh's Scotch Whisky Experience is to release a limited edition blend to mark its 25th anniversary this year.

Charles Symington named fortified winemaker of the year

Published: 22 February, 2013

Charles Symington has been named fortified winemaker of the year by Portuguese publication Revista de Vinhos.

Wines of Portugal and Harpers launch Wines of Portugal Academy

Published: 22 February, 2013

Anyone interested in Portuguese wine has the chance to learn more at a new academy being set up by Wines of Portugal, in association with Harpers Wine & Spirit.

New guest chef residency at House of Wolf

Published: 21 February, 2013

The fifth in a permanent series of guest chef residencies at Islington's House of Wolf has been announced, with David Ahern stepping into the role.

Ehrmanns launches world's first Lebanese Fairtrade wine to UK

Published: 21 February, 2013

Ehrmanns has launched the world's first Lebanese Fairtrade wine in the UK, which comes ahead of Fairtrade Fortnight February 25 - March 10.

Grüner Veltliner under threat in Austria

Published: 21 February, 2013

Austria's signature grape variety Grüner Veltliner is under threat of losing its dominating position in its home country of Austria, warned producer Laurenz Maria Moser, at the fifth Veltliner Symposium.

New look for Malibu

Published: 20 February, 2013

Pernod Ricard has redesigned the bottles of Malibu in a bid to help the brand appeal to a wider audience.

Three Wine Men expand 2013 tour dates

Published: 20 February, 2013

The Three Wine Men have announced an expanded programme of seven dates for this year on the back of the success of its 2012 events.

WSTA warns of minimum alcohol pricing risks

Published: 20 February, 2013

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association has warned that minimum alcohol pricing plans risk boosting crime, as well as damaging UK businesses and consumer health.

WSTA warns of minimum alcohol pricing risks

Published: 20 February, 2013

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned that minimum alcohol pricing plans risk boosting crime, as well as damaging UK businesses and consumer health.

Diageo releases "boldest" Talisker expression

Published: 20 February, 2013

Diageo has launched the first of several new expressions of Talisker.

Maker's Mark reverses decision to lower abv

Published: 20 February, 2013

Maker's Mark has reveresed a decision to reduce the alcohol level in its whiskey from 45% abv to 42% abv on the back of a public backlash.

Maker's Mark reverses decision to lower abv

Published: 19 February, 2013

Maker's Mark has reveresed a decision to reduce the alcohol level in its whiskey from 45% abv down to 42% abv on the back of a public backlash.

Jacob's Creek launches True Character campaign

Published: 19 February, 2013

Jacob's Creek has released a new series of short films called the True Character Series in a campaign that includes...

BII announces semi-finalists for Licensee of the Year Award

Published: 19 February, 2013

Twelve UK licensees are to progress to the Britvic sponsored semi-finals in the BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) Licensee of the Year Award.

Winestars World launches ProWein competition

Published: 19 February, 2013

Up to 200 global wineries will compete for millions of dollars of business, at the third Winestars World competition, to be held at ProWein in March.

Eric Zwiebel MS to represent UK in world sommelier competition

Published: 18 February, 2013

Eric Zwiebel MS, cellar master at Summer Lodge in Dorset, has been chosen to represent the UK in 14th Best Sommelier of the World competition in Tokyo next month.