Fine wine prices defy credit crunch

Prices for the world's top wines rose by 4.6% in August - the biggest monthly increase for more than two years, according to latest figures from the Liv-ex 100 Fine Wine Index.

IWC winners announced

Marks & Spencer, Majestic Wine, Berry Bros & Rudd and Seckford Agenices were among some of the big winners at the International Wine Challenge awards held at London's Grosvenor House on Wednesday, September 2.

Barwell Jones adds Castillo Perelada to its portfolio

Barwell & Jones, a member of the Coe Group of companies has announced it will become exclusive distributor of Spanish wine producer Castillo Perelada.

The latest on the Harpers Wine Seller

Wine consultant Peter McCombie MW will be offering advice on wine lists as part of the Harpers Wine Seller, an on-trade tasting and advice service at The Restaurant Show, 2009, October 12-14.

Drinkaware launches £100m scheme to curb drunken behaviour

Drinkaware the alcohol charity is unveiling a campaign to encourage young people to see the shame in drunken behaviour.

Grant's supports Classic FM in sponsorship deal

UK distributors First Drinks has announced a major sponsorship package for Grant's with Classic FM in order to help drive growth of the brand.

Grant's supports Classic FM in sponsorship deal

UK distributors First Drinks has announced a major sponsorship package for Grant's with Classic FM in order to help drive growth of the brand.

£100 million anti-binge drink campaign goes live

UK responsible drinking charity the Drinkaware Trust has started rolling out an unprecedented £100 million campaign aimed at tackling binge drinking among the young.

C&C snaps up Tennent's

Irish company C&C has announced that it is on the verge of completing a £180 million deal with Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) that will see it acquire its Tennent's brands.

Wines in the press - August 28 - 30

Guardian

Victoria Moore asks Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio? A question that has caused a stir among wine writers and wine makers, she says.

Scottish booze promo curbs imminent

Scottish consumers should brace themselves for a shock when they attempt to buy alcohol from retail outlets next week, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned.

Research in terroir to be unveiled by Viña Casa Silva

Viña Casa Silva are to unveil the results of three years of research into the microterroir of Chile's Colchagua Valley.

Drinkaware tackles alcohol hotspots

Drinkaware the independent charity that aims to encourage responsible drinking is tackling alcohol hotspots with £265,000 being pumped into educational programmes across the UK.

Diageo turns back on public funds offer

Diageo has turned down an offer of a rescue package of public money to help keep its two Johnnie Walker packaging plants in Kilmarnock and Port Dundas afloat, saving 900 jobs.

Diageo posts £2bn profits

World drinks giant Diageo has posted a £2.02 billion profit despite recession and slashing jobs across its business.

Diageo GB's 2% sales increase

Diageo's chief in Great Britain has said that the global drinks company has performed well recording a 2% net sales growth despite grueling trade conditions.

Ill health forces First Quench chief to step down

UK independent specialist drinks retailer First Quench Retailing has announced the resignation of chief executive officer Yvonne Rankin due to ill health.

450,000 in digital campaign to force Diageo u-turn

Drinks giant Diageo has been swamped by 450,000 emails urging it to scrap plans for a company restructuring that will see the loss of 900 jobs in Scotland.

Villa Maria founder receives knighthood

George Fistonich, founder of Villa Maria has been recognised with the New Zealand wine industry's first ever knighthood.

Australian Vintage posts $123.6 million loss

Australian Vintage, owner of Nepenthe, McGuigan and Tempus Two wine brands, has posted a $123.6 million net annual loss after sustaining a $127 million impairment charge early this year following a strategic review of its operations.