Initial reports from tastings of the Bordeaux 2011 vintage are mixed - with strict selection and "smart winemaking" some excellent wines have been produced, while others have been less successful.
Read more...Sterling strengthened yesterday morning a better than expected manufacturing growth data was released, hitting a 10 month high.
Read more...Speyside's Tamdhu Distillery has reopened to produce a premium brand in 2013 aimed globally at aspirational and affluent connoisseurs.
Read more...Louis Latour Agencies expand its London sales team due to positive year-on-year growth.
Read more...Sterling strengthened against the US dollar on Friday breaking through the 1.60 barrier for the first time since November 2011.
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The end of March marks the beginning of a shift to lighter, fresher flavours, says Fiona Beckett.
Specialist law firm, APP Wine Law, has launched a free guide to help producers understand the risks involved when taking on UK agents or distributors.
Read more...London International Wine Fair organisers are confident this year's show will be a success despite the show shrinking by 7.5 to 10% after high-profile exhibitors pulled out.
Read more...Blavod Wines and Spirits has launched premium brand Red Leg, a spiced Caribbean rum, to the on-trade.
Read more...Sterling has had a turbulent week, alongside data showing the UK's disposable income has fallen to its lowest level since 1921.
Read more...South African cream liqueur Amarula has teamed up with celebrity chef Jo Pratt to develop a series of recipes for the UK on-trade.
Read more...The first Scottish-style single malt has been made at the George Washington's Distillery, marking the 100th anniversary of the Scotch Whisky Association.
Read more...Restaurateurs Xavier Rousset and Agnar Sverrisson, are to open their second 28-50 Wine Workshop and Kitchen in Marylebone, two years after their first.
Read more...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%.
Read more...Blossom Hill is hoping to drive the appeal of rosé to a wider audience this summer with a £1.2 million marketing campaign.
Read more...England's largest vineyard is planning to target independents when it releases its first sparkling wines in 2017.
Read more...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 hit a four-and-a-half month high against the US dollar yesterday, before losing ground and ending the day where it started.
Read more...Matthew Clark, is to distribute cavas and still wines from Freixenet Group, across all sectors of the on-trade.
Read more...Consumers need to be educated that 'less is more' when it comes to trading up, according to Australian Vintage boss Neil McGuigan.
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