Calls for entries to Bols Around the World bartending competition

Bols is calling for entries to its Bols Around the World, global bartending competition.

Exclusive: Pernod to push Tempranillo as Spain's NZ Sauvignon Blanc

Tempranillo can become as synonymous with Spain among wine drinkers as Sauvignon Blanc has with New Zealand, according to Pernod Ricard UK's wine chief.

Pre-sale wine estimates smashed at Christie's

Burgundy took centre stage at the first Christie's London wine sale of the year, with all lots exceeding pre-sale estimates.

Ventisquero: Chilean winemakers taking more risks than Argentinians

Chilean winemakers are taking risks and experimenting with plantings, while their Argentinian neighbours are "playing it safer".

Craggy Range's Rod Easthope joins Naked Wines

New Zealand winemaker Rod Easthope is leaving Craggy Range to make an exclusive range in a £300k project for Naked Wines.

Sterling weakens over concerns of further quantitative easing

This week has seen sterling weaken against the majority of currencies amid concerns that we could see further quantitative easing in the UK.

Sterling has "torrid" day

Sterling had a torrid day, losing ground against the majority of currencies after Bank of England monetary policy committee meeting minutes hinted at further quantitative easing.

Chinese red for Moët Hennessy

Moët Hennessy has announced plans to produce a red wine in China.

AFWS calls for entries to Sommelier of the Year

The Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) is seeking entries to its 2012 UK Sommelier of the Year competition.

Pernod brings cocktail trend to retailers

Pernod Ricard is hoping to help retailers tap into the on-trade populairty of the Espresso Martini with a new cocktail pack.

Pernod Ricard launches off-trade Espresso Martini pack

Pernod Ricard has launched a Espresso Martini pack as part of its premium edge initiative to allow off-trade retailers to tap into the popular cocktail trend.

Vinisud: French producers grow mid-tier wine sales

French producers are benefiting from the gap left in the mid-range, off-trade market due to the decline in demand for Australian wines.

Supply shortages for Spanish bulk wine

Spanish co-operatives are going to find it difficult to cope with demand for their bulk wines this year, a leading brokerage company has warned.

The Symingtons donate over £18,000 to Help for Heroes

Renowned Port producing family the Symingtons have donated over £18,000 to Help for Heroes - the profits from Warre's 2009 Vintage.

Greek bailout makes for volatile day in currency markets

The €130 billion Greek bailout deal resulted in a fairly volatile day with sterling finishing the day weaker against the euro.

Trade pledges needed for National Wine Month

Touch PR, the agency behind the first National Wine Month last May, is urging for pledges from the trade, in order for the 2012 campaign to go ahead.

E.&J. Gallo reveals 'film club' as part of 2012 activity

E.&J. Gallo plans include the launch of the Gallo Film Club brand platform, and a Gallo Family Vineyards Moscato, as part of its 2012 activity.

Ehrmanns takes on Robert Oatley Vineyards

Ehrmanns has become UK agent for Australian producer, Robert Oatley Vineyards, ROV.

Nicolas Feuillatte appoints Cavendish Wines as on-trade distributor

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has appointed the Thierry's owned, Cavendish Wines as its new on- trade distributor for the UK.

Pinnacle to distribute SSG brands in the UK