Wines in the press, October 5-8

The Guardian

Sud de France to hold first specialist importers' tasting

Sud de France is to hold its first specialist importers' trade tasting of Languedoc-Roussillon wines in a bid to promote the region's strengths.

More Spirited Wines stores ready for Christmas

Spirited Wines is halfway through making changes to the London stores it bought from Nicolas earlier this year.

Sud de France to hold first specialist importers' tasting

South Africa all set to gain more share

South Africa is "very well positioned" to take market share from countries like Australia as it now claims to be able to supply quality wine at all price levels.

Speakers join the Chile Summit debate

Chilean wine supporters will be going head to head with trade skeptics in the converts versus cynics debate at Harpers' second Chile Summit.

Brasserie Blanc wins AFWS wine service award

High street chain Brasserie Blanc has won one of the two new Academy of Food & Wine Service awards aimed at establishments achieving excellence in the industry.

Brasserie Blanc wins AFWS award for Wine Service

High street chain, Brasserie Blanc has won one of the two new Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) awards aimed at establishments achieving excellence in service.

WaverleyTBS collapse shocks the trade

The sudden collapse of WaverleyTBS into administration earlier this week has sent shock waves across the industry and left an estimated £10 million owing to creditors.

Isle of Jura Superstition awarded Whisky Shop accolade

The sixth Whisky Shop's Whisky of the Year award has been given to the Isle of Jura Superstition.

Record primeur sales for Château Angludet

Despite trade criticism that the 2011 primeur campaign has been lack-lustre, Maison Sichel has announced a record year for its family-owned Margaux property Château Angludet.

Waitrose relaunches own-label range

Waitrose is relaunching its own-label wine, beer and spirit range, which includes 77 lines and wines for under £5.

Hatch Mansfield upbeat despite difficult climate

Hatch Mansfield is optimistic about the future given its brands operate in the more premium sector.

Calls for recognised norm for valuing wine funds

Wine investment companies are calling for a transparent method of valuing wine funds.

Bargain Booze reports sales lift as profits slip

Strong price promotions and convenience retail formats have lifted off-licence group Bargain Booze's sales to £395 million.

Changing old habits with new ethical network

A new scheme to help food and drink businesses become greener and more environmentally aware has been rolled out.

Thanksgiving service for Patrick Sandeman

A Thanksgiving Mass in memory of Patrick Sandeman is to be held on October 4 at The Church of the Immaculate Conception Farm Street, 114 Mount Street, London, at 3pm.

French wine bar opens in London's Shoreditch

Advertising magnate Edwin Chan has opened an exclusively French wine bar and restaurant in Shoreditch, London.

Adminstrators called in at WaverleyTBS

WaverleyTBS has entered administration, with business advisory firm Deloitte's Daniel Butters and William Dawson being officially appointed as the joint administrators.

European Commission lends weight to minimum pricing opposition

The European Commission has added its weight to the list of countries that have objected to Scotland's plans for minimum unit pricing.