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Breaking News: Enotria acquires Coe Vintners

Published: 03 August, 2015

One of the UK's leading premium wine distributors announced it has acquired competitor Coe Vintners.

Uruguay's Bodega Garzón débuts new wine range for UK market

Published: 03 August, 2015

Uruguayan winery Bodega Garzón plans to launch its new Colinas de Uruguay brand at this year's Emerging Regions Tasting.

Moody's warns grocery sector of threat from rising minimum wage

Published: 03 August, 2015

UK retailers will struggle with the government's recently announced hike in the living wage, according to credit rating agency Moody's.

Wines of Portugal reveals winners of annual sommelier competition

Published: 03 August, 2015

Wines of Portugal has announced the winners of its Wine Quest sommelier competition. First place went to Christophe Richelet of Taberna do Mercado with Maggie Mak of Maze by Gordon Ramsay named as runner up.

Will Greenwood teams with Wolf Blass to find world's greatest ever rugby players

Published: 03 August, 2015

Australian wine brand Wolf Blass has teamed up with Will Greenwood, a key player in England's 2003 Rugby World Cup-winning team, to launch a rugby-themed UK promotion.

Bibendum PLB and Kings Place plan Ultimate Wine Options Dinner in aid of Action Against Hunger

Published: 31 July, 2015

Bibendum PLB has partnered with Kings Place to host a charity auction and dinner in aid of Action Against Hunger. The event will take place on 7 September.

Wines of Portugal promotion offers consumers chance to win holiday

Published: 31 July, 2015

Wines of Portugal is offering consumers the chance to win a three-day autumn trip to Portugal through a new on-bottle neck-tag promotion.

Bacardí announces new global vice president

Published: 31 July, 2015

Bacardí has appointed Fabio Di Giammarco as its new global vice president. He will oversee the brand's global marketing, with a particular emphasis on improving the brand equity.

SPI launches new luxury wine division with Arinzano acquisition

Published: 31 July, 2015

International wine and spirits producer the SPI Group has acquired the Spanish Arinzano Winery for its new luxury wine division, HEW Holding.

Herencia de Plata's award-winning tequila returns to UK shelves

Published: 31 July, 2015

Premium tequila Herencia de Plata is set to return to the UK through an exclusive partnership with Meximport. Earlier this year, it was awarded a silver medal in the Tequila Masters 2015 competition.

Sparkling reds are the next big thing, Ocado predicts

Published: 30 July, 2015

Sales of sparkling red wine are rocketing, according to leading online retailer Ocado.

Diageo GB results provide global giant with rare good news

Published: 30 July, 2015

Diageo GB has announced a rise in net sales of 3% in the year to end 30 June, despite mixed fortunes for the group elsewhere in the world.

Jacquart looks to Gonzalez to drive UK profile and sales

Published: 30 July, 2015

Champagne Jacquart has appointed Diane Gonzalez as its new UK business development manager.

Port producers see early signs of vintage year

Published: 30 July, 2015

Winemakers in the Douro are predicting a possible vintage crop this year. Plentiful ground water after a wet autumn together with a hot, dry summer has created conditions similar to 2011.

Arbikie launches Scotland's first single-estate gin

Published: 30 July, 2015

Arbroath-based farm-to-bottle distillery Arbikie has launched a new super premium Scottish gin. Kirsty's Gin takes its name from Arbikie master distiller Kirsty Black, who has spent the last two years developing it.

The Famous Grouse sets up house at Edinburgh Fringe

Published: 30 July, 2015

Blended whisky brand The Famous Grouse is to set up a pop-up bar for visitors to the Edinburgh International Festival Fringe.

The Pogues launch their own Irish whiskey

Published: 29 July, 2015

Legendary Irish band The Pogues have joined the select list of artists to have their own branded drink product. The group has collaborated with West Cork Distillers to create The Pogues Irish Whiskey.

Silent Pool launches world's first gin cordial

Published: 29 July, 2015

Surrey-based distiller Silent Pool has released what is believed to be the world's first gin cordial.

Enjoy Life By The Glass wins exclusive new contract

Published: 29 July, 2015

Single-serve wine brand Enjoy Life By The Glass (ELBTG) has been chosen as the exclusive wine provider by the 13,000-seater SSE Hydro venue in Glasgow.

Bibendum PLB strengthens buying team with Pyatt hire

Published: 29 July, 2015

Bibendum PLB has recruited Alastair Pyatt, head buyer at Jascots, to join its buying team. Pyatt will be responsible for sourcing French wine for Bibendum, PLB and Walker & Woodhouse.

Breaking News: Enotria acquires Coe Vintners

Uruguay's Bodega Garzón débuts new wine range for UK market

Moody's warns grocery sector of threat from rising minimum wage

Wines of Portugal reveals winners of annual sommelier competition

Will Greenwood teams with Wolf Blass to find world's greatest ever rugby players

Bibendum PLB and Kings Place plan Ultimate Wine Options Dinner in aid of Action Against Hunger

Wines of Portugal promotion offers consumers chance to win holiday

Bacardí announces new global vice president

SPI launches new luxury wine division with Arinzano acquisition

Herencia de Plata's award-winning tequila returns to UK shelves

Sparkling reds are the next big thing, Ocado predicts

Diageo GB results provide global giant with rare good news

Jacquart looks to Gonzalez to drive UK profile and sales

Port producers see early signs of vintage year

Arbikie launches Scotland's first single-estate gin

The Famous Grouse sets up house at Edinburgh Fringe

The Pogues launch their own Irish whiskey

Silent Pool launches world's first gin cordial

Enjoy Life By The Glass wins exclusive new contract

Bibendum PLB strengthens buying team with Pyatt hire

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