EWG Spirits & Wine launches G'Vine Gin Connoisseur 2012

EWG Spirits & Wine, owner of the G'Vine Gin, has launched he global quest for the world's best gin bartender, G'Vine Gin Connoisseur 2012.

Vintner Systems receives the Royal Warrant

Minimum pricing would save 60 lives in first year

A 45p per unit minimum charge for alcohol would save around 60 lives in the first year and reduce hospital admissions by 1,660, according to a University of Sheffield report.

CVRVV launches Vinho Verde 2012 campaign

The Vinho Verde wine commission (CVRVV) has launched a UK campaign for 2012, to educate a new generation of trade and consumers about Vinho Verde.

CVRVV launches Vinho Verde 2012 campaign

The Vinho Verde wine commission (CVRVV) is launching a UK campaign for 2012, to educate a new generation of trade and consumers about Vinho Verde.

Wines in the press, January 26-29

The Guardian
At this cash-strapped time of year isn't a bad time to work through through those bottles you may have stored at home, says Fiona Beckett.

Glenmorangie adds Artein to its Private Edition range

Artein is the third release from Glenmorangie's Private Edition range made from a combination of 15 and 21 year old single malts, extra matured in Super Tuscan wine casks.

Sterling steadies due to EU summit meeting

Sterling had a steady day with most of the news generated in Europe over the EU summit meeting in Brussels.

Accolade Wines renews Come Dine With Me deal

Accolade Wines' Hardys and Echo Falls brands have renewed their TV sponsorship of Come Dine With Me.

Global reshuffle at Treasury Wine

Treasury Wine Estates has hired Bacardi's global travel retail boss to head up its EMEA regional business - in a move which will see the managing director role expanded.

New vodka brands for First Drinks

First Drinks has added a range of new vodka brands to its portfolio - CEDC's Green Mark and ?ubr?wka.

Australian Vintage to launch 5.5% abv Vinni

Australian Vintage is entering the lower-alcohol market with the launch of 5.5% abv Vinni, targeting 18 to 25 year-olds.

Sterling hits five-week high against US dollar

Sterling hit a five-week high against the US dollar on Friday on speculation that agreement would be reached over the weekend in negotiations over Greek debt restructuring.

Zinfandel winemakers to deliver masterclass at California annual tasting

Visitors to next month's Wine Institute of California's annual tasting on February 27 will be able to take part in a Zinfandel masterclass delivered by a panel of expert Californian winemakers.

Oxford triumphs in University Wine Championship

As Oxford University scoops the award for Wine Australia's University Wine Champion initiative, the generic body looks to expand the initiative into 2013.

International Cognac Summit puts the focus on women

The fifth annual International Cognac Summit (ICS) concluded this week, following four days of intensive analysis and discussion by an international panel on the theme of "Cognac and women".

Own-label wine sales top £1bn

Own-label wine brands have broken through the £1 billion sales barrier for the first time.

BWS chiefs set the agenda

The top-five supermarket wine supremos unanimously agree that the trade is "overly complex" and failing to engage with consumers.

Chase Distillery reverts to in-house distribution

Mangrove, is to cease distributing Chase Distillery products, due to its contract coming to an end.

Chase Distillery reverts to in-house ditribution

Mangrove, is to cease distributing Chase Distillery products, due to its contract coming to an end.