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Amarula targets restaurants with new recipes

Published: 30 March, 2012

South African cream liqueur Amarula has teamed up with celebrity chef Jo Pratt to develop a series of recipes for the UK on-trade.

SWA marks 100th anniversary with US made single malt

Published: 29 March, 2012

The first Scottish-style single malt has been made at the George Washington's Distillery, marking the 100th anniversary of the Scotch Whisky Association.

Second 28-50 restaurant to open in Marylebone

Published: 29 March, 2012

Restaurateurs Xavier Rousset and Agnar Sverrisson, are to open their second 28-50 Wine Workshop and Kitchen in Marylebone, two years after their first.

Sterling weakens against majority of currencies

Published: 29 March, 2012

Sterling had a poor day yesterday weakening off against the majority of currencies as the fourth quarter GDP figures for 2011 were unexpectedly revised down to -0.3%; furthermore, annual GDP figures were also revised down to 0.5%.

Blossom Hill in £1.2m rosé wine push

Published: 29 March, 2012

Blossom Hill is hoping to drive the appeal of rosé to a wider audience this summer with a £1.2 million marketing campaign.

New English vineyard to target independents

Published: 28 March, 2012

England's largest vineyard is planning to target independents when it releases its first sparkling wines in 2017.

Light and fresh styles on Pernod's radar

Published: 28 March, 2012

Pernod Ricard is turning its attention to "premium light and fresh wines" on the back of recent sales figures that show the £6.50-£8.50 price bracket is the fastest-growing segment by value in the UK.

Sterling hits high, then loses ground

Published: 28 March, 2012

Sterling hit a four-and-a-half month high against the US dollar yesterday, before losing ground and ending the day where it started.

Matthew Clark to distribute Freixenet range

Published: 28 March, 2012

Matthew Clark, is to distribute cavas and still wines from Freixenet Group, across all sectors of the on-trade.

Neil McGuigan: Consumers need education that 'less is more' on flavour

Published: 27 March, 2012

Consumers need to be educated that 'less is more' when it comes to trading up, according to Australian Vintage boss Neil McGuigan.

Call for entries - Sud de France Retailer of the Year

Published: 27 March, 2012

Harpers Wine & Spirit is calling for independent wine merchants to take part in the Sud de France Festival, with the chance of winning Sud de France Retailer of the Year 2012.

Newly opened Cinnamon Soho unveils team

Published: 27 March, 2012

Vivek Singh has revealed the names in his new team at the recently-opened modern Indian restaurant Cinnamon Soho.

Markets shift to risk aversion

Published: 27 March, 2012

Sterling had a mixed day yesterday, strengthening and weakening against a variety of currencies as the markets shifted from risk appetite to risk aversion.

Enotria employs international staff for Settesoli

Published: 27 March, 2012

Enotria has appointed two staff internationally to be responsible for sales of its Sicilian joint venture project Cantine Settesoli.

Wines of Germany launches Riesling Summit

Published: 27 March, 2012

Wines of Germany is launching the UK's first Riesling Summit, aimed at the trade.

Wines of Germany launches Riesling Summit

Published: 27 March, 2012

Wines of Germany is launching the UK's first Riesling Summit, aimed at the trade.

Wines in the press - March 23 -26

Published: 26 March, 2012

The Guardian
Having had years of Delia and Nigella sending products flying off the shelves, it looks as if Gewürztraminer might be subject to the Raymond Blanc effect, after his recent BBC2 programme about Alsace, says Fiona Beckett.

Kent Malbec is an experiment, but not for sale

Published: 26 March, 2012

A Malbec made in Kent with Argentinian grapes was never destined for sale on the mainstream market, but rather as an "intriguing experiment", says Wines of Argentina.