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English wines score highly at IWC

Published: 18 May, 2010

English wines impressed the judges at the International Wine Challenge, scooping two gold medals.

Maker's Mark invades Shoreditch

Published: 18 May, 2010

Maker's Mark Bourbon is taking over London's trendy Shoreditch district with an advertising and sampling campaign.

France heads International Wine Challenge medals table

Published: 18 May, 2010

France has once again emerged as the most successful country in this year's International Wine Challenge.

French wine is 'aspirational and proper'

Published: 18 May, 2010

French wine is considered an aspiration for a new generation of wine drinkers, new research has revealed.

Majority of winemakers 'living in past'

Published: 17 May, 2010

The majority of world winemakers are failing to take advantage of the infinite possibilities the Internet and new media can offer.

The future's bright - the future's rose

Published: 17 May, 2010

The UK is still the place to do business if you are in the wine trade, according to a top director.

Wine shown to oxidise in plastic bottles

Published: 17 May, 2010

Research carried out by the Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences ISVV, has shown that wine oxidises in plastic bottles after six months.

Flight disruptions could affect the LIWF

Published: 17 May, 2010

James Murray, exhibition director at the London International Wine Fair said it was too soon to tell whether a flight delays caused by volacanic ash will have an effect on visitors and producers.

Wines in the Press- May 14-16

Published: 17 May, 2010

Guardian
Victoria Moore heard about the Nyetimber Classic Cuvée 2003, long before she tasted it. She says that first there were a few wine trade murmurings about how good it was, then came the news that it had become Champion of Worldwide Sparkling Wines in an Italian competition.

Drinkaware signs responsible drinking campaign with Club 18-30

Published: 17 May, 2010

Drinkaware has teamed up youth holiday operator, Club 18-30, to promote responsible drinking to its holidaymakers throughout the peak summer season.

Restaurants reduce corkage charges for LIWF

Published: 17 May, 2010

Visitors to this week's London International Wine Fair will be able to dine at some of London's top restaurants with a reduced or waived corkage rate.

Sainsbury's to roll out new wine concept to all stores

Published: 14 May, 2010

Sainsbury's is to introduce a new fixture and sales concept for its wine department in all its stores by the end of June.

Sainsbury's to roll out new wine concept to all stores

Published: 14 May, 2010

Sainsbury's is to introduce a new fixture and sales concept for its wine department in all its stores by the end of June.

Turning Leaf teams up with Basso & Brooke

Published: 14 May, 2010

Turning Leaf, the leading Californian wine brand, has announced that renowned design company Basso & Brooke is to become their designers in residence.

McGuigan: 'Aussie winemakers need to re-focus'

Published: 14 May, 2010

Australian winemaker Neil McGuigan has said producers in his native country have got to "fight back" and produce more elegant wines for the UK market.

Cloudy Bay releases 2006 Riesling

Published: 14 May, 2010

Cloudy Bay, the New Zealand winemaker renowned for its sauvignon blanc, has released 1,500 bottles of 2006 Riesling for sale in the UK.

Harpers to host seminars at London International Wine Fair

Published: 14 May, 2010

Harpers Wine & Spirit will be at the heart of next week's London International Wine Fair at London ExCel's hosting two seminars on Wednesday May 19.

Recovery boosts Campari sales

Published: 14 May, 2010

The economic recovery and a first contribution from Wild Turkey Bourbon have helped Italian drinks group Campari post impressive growth figures for the first quarter of 2010.