Wines in the press, May 24-27

The Guardian
Fiona Beckett asked our leading supermarkets for recommendations for street party wines under a fiver.

WaverleyTBS saw 5.5% growth in 2011

Independent drinks distributor WaverleyTBS has announced a 5.5% growth in pre-tax profits to £4.2 million for 2011.

New Vinisud president to launch event in Shanghai

The newly elected president of Vinisud, Fabrice Rieu, is to launch a Shanghai Vinisud in 2013, to alternate with the French event in Montpellier.

Wine trade's use of Twitter is like 'verbal Prozac'

Majestic mobile website launch sees increase in traffic

Majestic's recently launched mobile commerce site has seen a 60% increase in store page views during its first two weeks.

Argentina's wine exports to UK rocket

Argentinian wine exports to the UK have rocketed by 25% in value and 12% in volume in the first three months of the year.

Casillero del Diablo launches Devil's Cellar campaign

Chilean wine producer Casillero del Diablo has launched an interactive national consumer  campaign focusing on the legend of the estate's mythical Devil's Cellar.

Matthew Dickinson leaves Thierry's

Thierry's marketing director Matthew Dickinson has left the company.

Ginstitute founder shortlisted for innovation award

Drinks business Leelex has been shortlisted for the Innovator Award at the Yorkshire Business Masters 2012.

Trade bodies brand Scottish endorsement of minimum pricing bill "disappointing".

Leading trade bodies have questioned the legality of the Scottish minimum pricing bill, and described the measure as "disappointing" and "misguided" as the parliament gave it a ringing endorsement.

Pernod Ricard recreates Yellow Spot Irish whiskey

Pernod Ricard UK has recreated the 1960s Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish whiskey as part of its continued commitment to reinvigorate the category.

Winners annouced in first WineStars competition at LIWF

Spice Girls hit the nail on the head - Laura Heywood blogs from the LIWF

Tell me what you want, what you really, really want. I'll tell you what I want, what I really, really want.

Negociants UK wants to be number one Australian and New Zealand specialist in the UK

Negociants UK is firmly focused on becoming the number one specialist operator in Britain for Australian and New Zealand wines.

Jan Konetzki wins Moët UK Sommelier of the Year

Jan Konetzki of Restaurant Gordon Ramsay has been awarded the 2012 Moët UK Sommelier of the Year award.

LIWF news: UK focus for Provence wines

The Provence Wines Council has set itself a mission of making the UK the second most important export market for Provence wines behind the US.

House of Townend buys Lakeland Vintners from JW Lees

Hull-based House of Townend has acquired Lakeland Vintners from brewer JW Lees.

LIWF Day Three: your what's on guide

What's on Thursday May 24?

LIWF Day Three: your what's on guide

What's on Thursday May 24?

Oregon wants to double UK sales within three years

The head of the Oregon Wine Board hopes to double its UK sales within the next three years.