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Camel Valley scoops world's best sparkling rosé at Bollicini del Mondo

Published:  23 February, 2011

The English producer, Camel Valley Vineyard has won the world's Best Sparkling Rosé Trophy at at Bollicini del Mondo held in Verona, Italy.

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Ravenswood winemaker makes it into Vintners Hall of Fame

Published:  23 February, 2011

Ravenswood founding winemaker, Joel Peterson, has been inducted into the Vintners Hall of Fame 2011, for contributions to the California wine industry.

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NZ quake: Waipara wine region escapes harm

Published:  23 February, 2011

The Waipara wine region to the north of Christchurch in New Zealand has been largely unaffected by the earthquake which devastated the area, leaving at least 75 dead earlier this week.

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Sterling slips due to North Africa and Middle East tensions

Published:  23 February, 2011

Sterling slipped against the 'safer haven' currencies yesterday as escalating tension in the Middle East and North Africa saw investors scale back holdings in riskier currencies.

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E&J Gallo to launch chilled red wine

Published:  22 February, 2011

Californian wine firm E&J Gallo is targeting 5 million UK consumers with the launch of its chilled red wine concept Summer Red.

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An operatic offering from De Bortoli

Published:  22 February, 2011

Australian winery De Bortoli has released a new wine to add to its premium Melba range.

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In time for St Patrick's Day

Published:  22 February, 2011

Ahead of St Patricks Day is the launch of a limited edition Jameson Irish Whiskey bottle in collaboration with designer, Paul Daly.

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Naked Wines and Mumsnet team up for 'retox' wine club.

Published:  22 February, 2011

Online wine retailer Naked Wines is teaming up with Mumsnet.com to launch a 'retox' wine club.

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Wines of Germany launches Riesling Week

Published:  22 February, 2011

Wines of Germany has announced the launch of Riesling Week in July, which aims to link up with independent retailers and restaurants across the UK.

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G&J Greenall launches '250 Years of Great British Spirit' campaign

Published:  22 February, 2011

G&J Greenall is to is to invest £1.4m behind its Original London Dry Gin to celebrate its 250th birthday this year.

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Clink Wines expands

Published:  22 February, 2011

Clink Wines has appointed a new operations manager and moved to new offices in west London.

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Wines in the press - February 18-20

Published:  22 February, 2011

The Guardian
Sherry may have taken off in stylish tapas bars, but when did you last get offered some at a friend's house? Asks Fiona Beckett.

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Prospects of an interest rate rise continues to support sterling

Published:  22 February, 2011

Sterling hit a high of $1.6260/£1 yesterday, but struggled to push much higher as investors took profit from sterling's recent run against the US dollar.

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Diageo buys Turkish spirits producer

Published:  21 February, 2011

Diageo has bought Turkey's leading spirits company, Mey Içki, in a deal worth £1.3 billion.

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Medics condemn "inconsequential" action on drinks prices

Published:  21 February, 2011

Medics have warned that government plans to ban below-cost sales of alcohol will have no effect on the nation's health.

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Sterling hit two-week high as January retail sales came in high

Published:  21 February, 2011

Sterling hit a two-week high against the US dollar on Friday as retail sales in January came in far higher than expectations.

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UK's finest wine indies to reap rewards

Published:  18 February, 2011

The country's finest independent wine retailers will be celebrated at the first-ever Top Merchants awards ceremony next week.

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ACS warns against councils setting own licensing fees

Published:  18 February, 2011

ACS, the trade bode body representing shops, has warned against a government move allowing councils to set their own alcohol licensing fees.

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Search for France's Top 100 IGP wines begins

Published:  18 February, 2011

The search for France's top 100 wines under the IGP quality designation has begun, and producers have until February 25 to enter their wines.


The Top 100 IGP competition, formerly knows as the Top 100 Vins de Pays, has changed its name to correspond with changes to EU labelling regulations.


The Top 100 French wines under the Indication Géographique Protégée designation is seen as a benchmark for quality in the category and will highlight a diverse list of wines selected by a panel of industry experts. Targeted entirely at the UK market, it is funded by the five following groups: IGP Intervins Sud Est, IVSO, Val de Loire, AIR SUD and INTER OC.


Wine columnist Tim Atkin MW will chair a judging panel comprising 15 people from the UK wine trade, encompassing buyers, independent merchants, journalists and sommeliers. These judges will attend a blind tasting in March, where the list will be selected and trophy winners will be decided.


The 100 wines which make the grade will be available to taste on the dedicated Top 100 IGP stand at the London International Wine Fair, where trophy winners will also be announced. The LIWF runs from May 17 to 19 2011.


The winning wines will be supported by an ongoing PR and marketing campaign, involving national press activity, independent retailer initiatives, and a consumer-facing promotion with a leading French restaurant group.


Producers should submit their wines for the tasting via www.top100igpfrance.com from now until February 25 2011.

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Burgundy wines back to pre-recession prices

Published:  18 February, 2011

Burgundy wines are back to pre-recession prices, according to Bordeaux Index.

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