Alcohol charity starts life with £13m funding

A new alcohol charity has pledged to use research to find a solution to the UK's drink problems.

Casella's McPherson joins Rosemount team

Treasury Wine Estates has named Angus McPherson as the new managing director of Australian wine brand Rosemount.

Scottish alcohol raid: one charged

Customs officers in Scotland have disrupted an illegal alcohol network following raids on an industrial unit and an off-licence.

Calls for registration to London's SIVCBD biodynamic tasting

Registration is now open for the UK's largest dedicated tasting of biodynamic wines in November, when over 40 producers will show a range of wines from their respective portfolios.

Positive growth forecast by small leisure firms

Three quarters of small and medium-sized consumer and leisure firms are forecasting 6% growth in the next year, with a third of those predicting a turnover increase of more than 20%.

Sterling falls to eight month low against US dollar

Sterling hit a six month high against the euro yesterday morning of €1.1724/£1, but fell to the lowest level against the US dollar since January.

Dominic Roskrow to present whisky medal winners at Pure Festival

Whisky writer and author of the World's Best Whiskies, Dominic Roskrow is to present The World Whisky Masters Medal Winners at the whisky and music event, the Pure Festival.

Wines in the press - September 9-11

The Guardian

Re-launch takes Cockburn's Port back to its roots

Symington FamilyEstates owned Cockburn's Port has been re-launched with a bottle design based on the original 1970s model and an enhanced flavour.

Harvest news- Nicolas Feuillatte - "quietly confident"

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has announced it is "quietly confident" about the
outcome of this year's harvest.

Exports of Scotch whisky continue to soar

Scotch whisky continues to defy the recession with the announcement that exports have grown strongly by 22%, reaching £1.8 billion between January-June this year.

Sterling surges against euro after disagreements in European Central Bank

Sterling surged against the euro on Friday as the European Central Bank pulled back from its policy of increasing interest rates and key policymaker, Juergen Stark, quit his position.

Last chance to register for Wines of Argentina masterclasses

Wines of Argentina are calling for the last chance to register for its masterclasses at its annual trade tasting to be held on September 14.

Alentejo - 'traumatic May' means lower yields, but 'excellent quality'

From Alentejo, John Fordyce from Herdade do Mouchão said the Portuguese region had experienced a "traumatic May".

Wines of Germany 'Riesling Week' winners announced

Wines of Germany has unveiled independent merchant, Corks Out and restaurant, The Vineyard at Stockcross as the winners of its first Riesling Week promotion.

Sterling makes gains after Bank of England holds interest rates

Sterling strengthened against the US dollar, reversing its previous eight week low and also rose firmly against the euro yesterday, due to the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates on hold.

Bordeaux vintage update - 'early - but not easy'

Gavin Quinney owner of Château Bauduc says "I think Charles Chevallier, director of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, is dead right when he says 'It's an early harvest and not an easy one.'"

Texture to relaunch wine list

London restaurant, Texture is to relaunch its wine list this month by introducing more Riesling and Pinot Noir to bring it in line with its modern European cooking.

Harvest news - Europe harvests early, USA late

Harvest news - Europe harvests early, USA late