Moreno takes on historic Chilean winery

Moreno Wines has taken on the UK agency for Chilean winery Undurraga.

Wine industry toasts IWC award winners

Marks & Spencer collected the Supermarket of the Year Award for the third year running at the International Wine Challenge awards dinner last night.

'One in three aims to get drunk' - Drinkaware

More than one in three young adults go out drinking with the specific intention of getting drunk, according to research for the alcohol awareness charity Drinkaware.

Currency update, September 7: sterling has difficult seven days

Sterling has had a difficult seven days with the release of poor UK economic data raising significant concerns on the UK's recovery.

Lisa McGovern resigns from Wine Australia

The regional director of Wine Australia UK, Ireland and the EU, Lisa McGovern has resigned.

International Grenache Day launches

The diversity of Grenache will be on display as restaurants, wine merchants and producers celebrate the virtues of the world's most widely planted red grape.

Restaurant discounts of limited appeal

The latest research from market analyst Horizons shows that restaurants could be wasting their time and money issuing discount vouchers.

Wines in the press - September 2-5

The Guardian
Victoria Moore found herself staring into a glass of Champagne the other day, wishing she was drinking something else.

Coe Group of Companies announces structure and personnel changes

The Coe Group of Companies has announced a number of changes across its portfolio in structure and personnel.

USA still work in progress for European sparkling wine

ACS calls for a credible floor price for alcohol

Banning below cost sales based on a floor price of duty plus VAT is not credible, warns the Association of Convenience Stores.

Currency update, September 6: sterling suffers as economy runs out of steam

Sterling suffered last week as fundamental data showed signs that the UK recovery is abruptly running out of steam.

Leading winemakers join the line-up at Harpers Global Wine Conference

Leading winemakers from Australia and Chile will take part in an industry question and answer session at this week's Global Wine Conference being held by Harpers Wine & Spirit.

Veuve du Vernay partners with French Connection

Nine new MWs announced

The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced nine new Masters of Wine to its membership following the results of its 2010 examination.

Crabbie's adds mulled wine product

Halewood International is to launch a Crabbie's Ginger Mulled Wine this Christmas.

Currency update, September 3: sterling falls due to recovery concerns

Sterling fell against the euro and US dollar yesterday as weaker than forecast housing and construction data added to concerns that the UK recovery may be faltering.

London City Bond secures contract with Laytons

Wine and spirits logistics provider, London City Bond has secured a contract with wine merchants Laytons.

Minimum pricing: have your say

Harpers Wine & Spirit is calling on the trade to have its say in government proposals to reform alcohol pricing and safeguard health.

UK alcohol consumption sees sharpest drop since 1948