First Cape pledges to cut its alcohol content

First Cape is planning to remove 50 million units of alcohol from its wines over the next three years, says the brand's owner, Brand Phoenix.

Mondial du Merlot winners announced

The fourth Mondial du Merlot competition, organised by the Vinea Association in Sierre, Switzerland saw 300 wines entered, from 21 countries.

Emergency action by central banks helps boost Sterling against dollar

Sterling jumped by 0.8% against the US dollar yesterday after co-ordinated emergency action by several central banks saw investors jump towards riskier assets.

Record sales for buying consortium

The Society of Vintners is reporting record sales, up 39% year on year.

Heritage Wine to distribute Darling Cellars

Gloucestershire based Heritage Wine, has announced it is to distribute South African producer Darling Cellars premium varietal wines in the UK.

Heritage Wine to distribute Darling Cellars

Heritage Wine is to distribute South African cool climate producer Darling Cellars' premium varietal wines in the UK. 

Manchester Drinks Company launches My Cocktail website

Sterling holds firm despite Chancellor's downbeat forecast

Scottish university to research effect of minimum pricing

A Scottish university is to research whether heavy drinkers will change their habits if minimum pricing is introduced.

Sterling recovers against dollar, but UK hits retail low

Sterling recovered from a seven week low against the US dollar on Monday as risk appetite improved across global markets.

Maxxium UK launches Red Stag ad campaign

Maxxium UK, has launched its first advertising campaign for Red Stag by Jim Beam, in order to generate customer awareness to its target audience of 18-24 year olds.

50p tax rate cut would secure on-trade jobs

A cut in the 50p tax rate would help secure jobs in the on-trade, according to the latest edition of the Wilson Drinks Report, WDR.

Home Office to publish impact of below-cost ban

The Home Office is to publish its assessment of how the below-cost selling ban will impact on problem and underage drinking in the new year.

French Bubbles to open pop-up Champagne bar

Small grower Champagne retailer, French Bubbles is to open a pop-up Champagne bar and shop for the festive period.

Wines in the press- November 24-27

The Guardian
The media would have us believe that Christmas involves huge family get-togethers, but we all know that isn't true, says Fiona Beckett.

2012 wine blogging conference set for Turkey

European wine bloggers are set to descend on Izmir in Turkey for the 2012 EWBC conference.

Treasury targets top end with fine wine unit

Treasury Wine Estates has set up a fine wine business unit to better showcase its wines in the £15 plus category.

Xmas drink driving campaign targets office parties

Pernod Ricard and drivers' association the AA will target pressure on work colleagues drinking and driving over the office party season as part of its Accept Responsibility campaign.

Reserve Brands Group launches off-trade gifting range

Reserve Brands Group, the division of Diageo dedicated to growing the premium spirits category, has launched a range of off-trade gifting options.

Portobello Star bar launches its very own gin

A new London Dry Gin has hit the market to rival the likes of Beefeater and Whitley Neill.