Scots reject minimum price for alcohol

The Scottish Parliament has rejected minimum pricing for alcohol in the final vote which was cast this afternoon.

SNP's alcohol minimum price plan rejected

The SNP's plan for a minimum price on alcohol has been thrown out in the final vote at the Scottish Parliament today.

Investors sell the single currency

Sterling rose to a six week high against the euro yesterday after concerns over debt in the Euro zone caused investors to sell the single currency.

Champagne producers back to record growth by 2013

Austrian grape harvest smallest in 25 years

This year's grape harvest in Austria is the smallest in 25 years, according to Austrian Wine's general manager, Willi Klinger.

Scotch whisky distillers call on MSPs to reject minimum pricing

Scotch whisky distillers are calling on Scottish politicians to reject minimum pricing, as the final vote on the Alcohol Bill takes place today.

Angostura begins European masterclass tour

Rum maker and producer Angostura, began a European tour starting in Scotland to educate bartenders in a brand education programme and rum tasting.

Sterling hits five month high against euro

Sterling rose to a five month high against the euro yesterday as concerns over Irish debt dented the single currency and investors began to question the effect of debt in the Euro zone region.

Wines in the press - November 5-7

The Guardian

Glengoyne sets the scene

Displaying the quintessential Christmassy scene on a tin, is the collectable Art of Glengoyne watercolour by Edinburgh based artist and illustrator Dave Brogan.

Veuve Clicquot launches luggage label bag

Veuve Clicquot has two Christmas gift offerings.

Richard Siddle, Chilean adventures: winery opening Errazuriz style

When I was first told that as part of the Errazuriz Don Maximiano winery opening event in Chile I would be expected to wear a dinner suit for the gala dinner, the prospect of lugging the full paraphernalia half way round the world did not flll me with excitement.

Mums to spend less on alcohol this Christmas

A survey has unveiled that almost 100% of mums are tightening their belts when it comes buying alcohol this Christmas.

Ex-First Quench stores fail to re-open

A year after First Quench Retailing went into administration, less than a third of its 1,400 stores have re-opened as off-licences.

'Scotch Whisky' name awarded protection in China

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) and the Chinese Government have reached an agreement that will ensure the protection of the Scotch whisky name.

Sterling hits nine month high against US dollar

Sterling strengthened to a nine month high against the US dollar last week helped by the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates and UK Quantitative Easing on hold.

Richard Siddle, Chilean adventures: winery opening Errazuriz style

When I was first told that as part of the Errazuriz Don Maximiano winery opening event in Chile I would be expected to wear a dinner suit for the gala dinner, the prospect of lugging the full paraphernalia half way round the world did not flll me with excitement.

Rosé sales rocket for Norfolk producer

Norfolk-based wine producer, Broadland Wineries, has reported a big rise in sales of its rosé which is outselling its white and red bottles at a rate of three to one.

Errazuriz wants to be Chile's number one super premium winery by 2020

Chilean wine producer, Errazuriz, has set itself a target of becoming the country's number one sustainable icon and super premium winery by 2020.

Errazuriz still needs to push its premium message, says Eduardo Chadwick

Errazuriz's president, Eduardo Chadwick, still recognises the need, despite the group's international success, to cement its image around the world as a producer of super premium wine.