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Bulk prices hit value of Australian wine exports to the UK as China's status grows

Published: 17 July, 2015

Shipments of Australian wine to the UK fell 1.5% in the year to the end of June as the country's winemakers saw sales to China soar.

Surrey police arrest four and seize alcohol after break-in at English wine producer Denbies

Published: 17 July, 2015

Four people have been arrested by Surrey police after reports of a break-in at Denbies Wines Estate in the early hours of yesterday morning.

The quietest bar on earth and a sonic cucumber bath will support Hendrick's gin at Edinburgh Fringe

Published: 17 July, 2015

Hendrick's gin will be exploring the world of cocktails and sound in its activity at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August.

Bordeaux brand Mouton Cadet tees off with golf deal at the Open

Published: 17 July, 2015

Bordeaux wine brand Mouton Cadet is the official wine supplier to The Open golf tournament which started yesterday and reaches a climax on Sunday.

Beer Academy launches first online course to equip on-trade staff with the basics

Published: 17 July, 2015

Training organisation the Beer Academy has launched an online Beer Steward qualification, which enables on-trade staff to gain a sound understanding of the basics of beer, from brewing to serving customers.

Boutinot releases entry-level Spanish wine pair for independents

Published: 17 July, 2015

Boutinot has worked with Spanish producer Bodegas Murviedro to produce a red and a white entry level wine aimed at the on-trade and independent retailers.

Laithwaites wins top merchant award as all the 2015 IWC winners take a bow

Published: 16 July, 2015

Laithwiates has been named Merchant of the Year in the 32^nd International Wine Challenge announced at the Hilton Hotel in London's Park Lane tonight.

Supermarket promotions have 'potential to mislead' - CMA response to Which? complaint

Published: 16 July, 2015

The Competition & Markets Authority has found evidence that supermarket pricing and promotional practices "have the potential to confuse or mislead consumers".

Budvar looks to drive tank beer in bar trade with aim of giving outlets a point of difference

Published: 16 July, 2015

Czech brewer Budweiser Budvar is calling on progressive bar owners to create a point of difference in their outlets by adding fresh tank beer to their repertoire.

WSTA chief critical of Welsh government move to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol

Published: 16 July, 2015

The Welsh government has been condemned by a drinks industry leader for following Scotland's lead in outlining plans for minimum unit pricing.

Grant puts Monkey Shoulder and Hendrick's into cocktail kits in link-up with Shaken

Published: 16 July, 2015

William Grant has teamed up with cocktail kit company Shaken Cocktails to produce signature serve boxes for its Monkey Shoulder whisky and Hendrick's gin brands.

German wine promotion gives venues and stores Rieslings to be cheerful

Published: 16 July, 2015

Germany's favourite wine grape is in the spotlight with leading restaurants and retailers taking part in the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign.

Last chance for shops to take part in Shop Rioja campaign and win £1,000 for new listings

Published: 16 July, 2015

Independent wine retailers have a last chance to enter the Shop Rioja campaign and win £1,000 towards new listings of the Spanish region's wines.

Barefoot enjoys the parklife with summer push for Refresh wines

Published: 15 July, 2015

Gallo's Barefoot wine brand is to fire T-shirts at consumers from giant cannons as part of a summer marketing campaign.

Green & Pleasant lands cider and golden ale to expand craft range

Published: 15 July, 2015

A craft beer brand sold at the Ritz in London is branching out into cider.

Australian Vintage bottles Summertime with sparkling drink launch

Published: 15 July, 2015

Wine producer Australian Vintage has launched a range of fruit-flavoured sparkling drinks with a lower than normal abv.

Margaret River's Domaine Naturaliste scores UK deal with Aussie Rules

Published: 15 July, 2015

Specialist Australian wine importer Aussie Rules is adding Margaret River producer Domaine Naturaliste to its portfolio.

Ex-News of the World journalist to head WSTA communications

Published: 15 July, 2015

A former News of the World journalist, who was acquitted of criminal charges of paying sources for information, has been appointed as the Wine & Spirit Trade Association's head of communications.

Forecast for the next six months at London's Borough Market: cloudy with a chance of Buckfast

Published: 15 July, 2015

Self-styled culinary researcher and contemporary food designer Bompas & Parr has created a walk-in cloud of breathable cocktail which will go on display to the public in London at the end of this month.