Sterling gains after UK sales data beats expectations
Published: 20 May, 2011
Sterling gained against the euro and US dollar yesterday after UK retail sales data beat expectations.
Read more...Fine Aussie wines applauded in 100 Best list
Published: 19 May, 2011
This year's 100 Best Australian Wines includes 12 producers who have been included in every single list since its inception in 2004.
Read more...A further 29 Oddbins stores go on sale
Published: 19 May, 2011
The joint administrators of Oddbins have put a further 29 stores across the country on sale, with the deadline for offers before 5pm of May 27.
Read more...On-trade must explain natural wines to diners
Published: 19 May, 2011
Restaurants that fail to explain the concept of natural wines to diners are hindering consumer acceptance of the category, according to sommelier Romaine Henry from Hibiscus.
Read more...Harpers debate: industry leaders slam big brands
Published: 18 May, 2011
Big brand wines were slammed for being over-priced, poor quality and lacking in self-confidence by industry leaders at Harpers debate.
Read more...11 million UK regular wine drinkers go online for wine info
Published: 17 May, 2011
Almost 40% of regular wine drinkers in the UK , or 11 million people, search for wine information online - that's according to Wine Intelligence.
Read more...Bottling in green glass could reduce CO2 emissions by 20%
Published: 17 May, 2011
Businesses could reduce their CO2 emissions by 20% by bottling in green glass according to the Waste & Resources Action Programme, WRAP.
Read more...Freixenet claims Mia is biggest still wine launch of the year
Published: 17 May, 2011
Freixenet has launched a new mainstream Spanish wine brand aimed at attracting more women to the Spanish wine category.
Consumer buying habits revealed
Published: 17 May, 2011
The simplicity of a label, the wine's colour and price are factors which most sway people to buy a certain a bottle.
Read more...English wines celebrate IWC gold medal wins
Published: 17 May, 2011
The only rosé in the world to win a gold medal at this year's International Wine Challenge is from England.
Read more...Online wine firms encouraged to flout rules
Published: 16 May, 2011
'There are no rules online - that's the beauty of it,' say wine business owners who are finding new ways of working the digital marketplace.
Read more...31st LIWF prepares to open its doors
Published: 16 May, 2011
The 31st London International Wine Fair and Distil is preparing to open to the trade for three days of tastings, events and debate, from tomorrow May 17, at ExCeL.
Read more...Waverley TBS wine director slams 'nonsense' on-trade wine margins
Published: 16 May, 2011
One of the country's biggest on-trade suppliers has called on pubs and restaurants to use cash margins on wine sales, dismissing current mark-ups as "nonsense".
Read more...Sterling slips due to strong European GDP figures
Published: 16 May, 2011
Sterling slipped on Friday after stronger than expected GDP growth in Europe reinforced the view that interest rates would rise at a faster rate in the euro zone than in the UK.
Read more...Naked Wines looks to open up UK with new low cost entry for winemakers
Published: 16 May, 2011
Winemakers anywhere in the world can now sell their wines in the UK at virtually zero cost thanks to a new service from Naked Wines.
Read more...McGuigan launches new premium wine range
Published: 13 May, 2011
Australian producer McGuigan Wines has released a new five-strong range of premium wines under the Shortlist banner.
First Drinks launches whisky gifts for Father's Day
Published: 13 May, 2011
First Drinks launches a range of whisky gift packs for Grants, Glenfiddich and the Balvenie for Father's Day on June 19.
Read more...UKVA secures EU sustainability funding
Published: 13 May, 2011
The United Kingdom Vineyards Association UKVA, has secured EU funding to study and benchmark the sustainability of the English and Welsh wine industry.
Read more...South African producer Overhex signs with Copestick Murray
Published: 13 May, 2011
South African producer Overhex Wines, owner of the Balance label, has partnered with wine broker Copestick Murray in the UK and Ireland.
Read more...WSTA launches counter-fraud unit
Published: 13 May, 2011
The WSTA is cracking down on wine and spirits fraud with the launch of a specialist unit focused on identity theft, counterfeit products and wine investment scams.
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