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Sales of Rioja up 35% in China in 2015

Published: 01 April, 2016

Sales of Rioja in China rose by 35% in 2015, according to figures from the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja.

#HotCraftSpirits campaign to partner with online drinks retailer 31Dover.com

Published: 01 April, 2016

Specialist online drinks retailer 31Dover.com has partnered with Twitter campaign #HotCraftSpirits, which is seeking to identify the most popular craft spirit brands in the UK.

Unearthed - the true story of the birth of wine

Published: 01 April, 2016

Researchers from Domaine of the Bee have rediscovered a primitive winemaking culture deep in the Caucasus mountains who have been making wine the same way for thousands of years.

Halewood unveils new four-strong craft spirit range

Published: 31 March, 2016

Independent drinks manufacturer and distributor Halewood International is launching a new range of craft spirits to target younger millenniel drinkers thirsty for new flavour combinations and drink experiences.

Graham's Port and BBR mark royal birthday with unique limited edition release

Published: 31 March, 2016

Graham's Port is partnering with Berry Bros. & Rudd on a limited edition Port to mark the forthcoming 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II.

French students eliminate laboratories from wine-production process

Published: 31 March, 2016

A new device for monitoring the quality of wine as it matures has been developed by a team of students from Université Paris-Saclay in France.

Bodega Argento and Bodega Garzón partner with Latin American St Pancras pop-up

Published: 31 March, 2016

Premium South American wine estates Bodega Argento from Argentina and Uruguay's Bodega Garzón have partnered with newly-launched Latin American pop-up restuarant Una on a series of exclusive supper clubs in the clock tower of London's St Pancras Hotel.

London tasting for Saint-Emilion 2015 vintage announced

Published: 30 March, 2016

The Association de Grands Crus Classés de Saint-Emilion will be bringing representatives of 38 châteaux to London for a tasting next month.

Poetic License gin plans national roll-out after strong regional launch

Published: 30 March, 2016

New Sunderland-based small-batch distillery Poetic License is looking to roll out nationally after a successful launch in the North East late last year.

Chase Distillery marks eighth birthday with San Francisco double gold

Published: 30 March, 2016

Herefordshire-based Chase Distillery is celebrating its eighth birthday this week with a double gold award at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirit Competition for its Williams GB Gin.

Premium yuzu liqueur from Isake International goes on sale in Selfridges

Published: 30 March, 2016

Isake International has announced the launch of a new premium yuzu liqueur, which will be available through Selfridges from next month.

Matugga Rum launches into French market

Published: 29 March, 2016

British premium craft rum, Matugga Rum, has signed an exclusive distribution deal with Société Dugas, one of France's leading distributors of premium and artisan spirits.

Amathus to distribute Michel Couvreur whiskies in the UK

Published: 29 March, 2016

Amathus Drinks is set to distribute Michel Couvreur's range of premium hand-crafted French-aged Scottish whiskies in the UK.

Mouton Cadet unveils limited edition cuvée for 2016 Ryder Cup

Published: 29 March, 2016

Mouton Cadet, the official wine of the 2016 Ryder Cup, has partnered with legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. to create a limited edition prestige cuvée for this year's competition.

Boutinot adds premium Provence rosé to roster

Published: 29 March, 2016

Leading UK agency Boutinot has added organic Provence estate Château Gairoird to its portfolio.

Spirits business and retail outlets drive strong profit growth at Adnams

Published: 24 March, 2016

Adnams, the Suffolk-based brewer, distiller and retailer, saw profits rise 7.3% in 2015, despite flat sales growth.

Ridgeview wins five at Texsom as export volumes double

Published: 24 March, 2016

English sparkling wine producer, Ridgeview Wine Estate Ridgeview won medals for all five of its wines entered into the 2016 Texsom International Wine Awards in the US last week.

Premium Polish vodka Torunska launches in the UK

Published: 24 March, 2016

Polish premium vodka Torunksa is set to launch in the UK for the first time.

Skin Côntact adds three more drinks-trade star singers for Wine Relief show

Published: 24 March, 2016

Skin Côntact, unarguably the leading supergroup in the UK wine trade, has added three more top industry vocalists to an already stellar line-up at its comeback show on Thursday 12 May at the O2 Islington Academy.