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Consumer confidence hits a six year high

Published: 30 October, 2013

Consumer confidence has jumped to its highest level since 2007, according to new figures released by Nielsen.

Average French bottle of wine now sells for £6.20 says France Summit

Published: 30 October, 2013

The average bottle of French wine in the UK off-trade sold for £6.10 in the 12 weeks up to October 22 compared to the market average of £5.24, according to figures released at last week's inaugural Harpers France Summit in London.

Till Britze announced as 2013 winner of Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind

Published: 29 October, 2013

First Drinks has announced the winner of this year's Glenfiddich Malt Mastermind competition as Till Britze of the The Last Word, Edinburgh.

Relationship between winemakers and wine "lovers" is like a "bad marriage"

Published: 29 October, 2013

The relationship between winemakers and wine lovers is like a bad marriage with a major disconnect between the two, according to wine consultant Clark Smith.

DWCC 2014 heads for Montreux in Switzerland

Published: 29 October, 2013

The 2014 Digital Wine Communications Conference is to be held in Montreux, Switzerland.

Jancis Robinson MW gives her backing for formal wine education

Published: 28 October, 2013

Jancis Robinson OBE MW has given her backing for structured formal wine education at a special event for Diploma graduates of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust in New York.

Climate change not about winners and losers, hears conference

Published: 25 October, 2013

The climate change debate should not be viewed as who are going to the winners and losers of rising global temperatures, according to Christian Holthausen of English producer Nyetimber.

Climate change could render wine countries unfit for growth

Published: 25 October, 2013

Climate change could see large swathes of the world's current wine-producing countries become unsuitable for growing grapes by 2050, according to a debate at today's Digital Wine Communications Conference.

Sandeman's WW2 sherry is returned home

Published: 25 October, 2013

A bottle of Sandeman Golden Oloroso Sherry from 1937 was returned home this week after spending more than 70 years in the US.

Beach Rescue Project deemed a success for Barefoot Wines

Published: 25 October, 2013

Californian wine brand Barefoot Wine has cleaned over 50 UK beaches in its five-year history - including 14 this year.

Matsu gift boxes score listing in Majestic

Published: 25 October, 2013

Drinks distributor and agent Copestick Murray has secured listings for magnums and gift boxes in Majestic for its Matsu range.

ASA bans Hi-Spirits' Fireball blog

Published: 24 October, 2013

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a complaint against Hi-Spirits for its Fireball brand, sparking a warning to the trade about user-generated content. The company has suspended all social media activity for the brand.

Negociants UK to help widen distribution for Sam Neill's Two Paddocks wines in the UK

Published: 24 October, 2013

Negociants UK has taken on the widespread distribution for the premium Two Paddocks range of wines from Central Otago, New Zealand, produced by actor Sam Neill.

Blavod Wines & Spirits share placing raises £571,300

Published: 24 October, 2013

Blackwood's gin owner Blavod Wines & Spirits has raised £571,300 for marketing and brand launches, following a share placing.

International wine trade gathers for Digital Wine Communications Conference

Published: 24 October, 2013

The international wine communications community has congregated in Logrono, Rioja, this week to share the latest thinking on digital trends and social media.

Château Haut-Gléon to open its gates to tourists

Published: 24 October, 2013

Southern French wine co-operative Les Vignobles Foncalieu is opening its Château Haut-Gléon vineyards as a wine tourism destination.

Pernod Ricard and Diageo report mixed figures for first quarter performance

Published: 24 October, 2013

First quarter results issued this week have revealed mixed fortunes for the sector's major drinks companies with Pernod Ricard posting an organic net sales loss of 1%, whilst Diageo returned an organic net sales growth of 3.1%.

Q1 results: who were the winners and losers?

Published: 24 October, 2013

Q1 net sales results are coming in and while Pernod Ricard posted an organic net sales 1% loss, Diageo posted an organic net sales growth of 3.1%.

Invararity Morton sets sights on England in Forth Wines acquisition

Published: 24 October, 2013

Scotland's Invararity Morton has acquired Forth Wines for an undisclosed seven-figure sum and hopes to expand the business's reach south of the border.

French Wine Awards 2013 winners revealed

Published: 23 October, 2013

Waitrose, Les Caves de Pyrène, Cambridge Wine Merchants, Gerard Basset MS OBE and Andrew Jefford were some of the major winners in the first Harpers French Wine Awards announced yesterday at its inaugural France Summit in London.