Sterling surges due to positive GDP figures
Published: 28 April, 2011
Sterling surged overnight against the US dollar to hit $1.67/£1 as GDP figures for the 1st quarter of 2011 revealed that the UK's economy expanded by 0.5%.
Read more...Fladgate Partnership declares fourth vintage in a decade
Published: 27 April, 2011
The Fladgate Partnership, owners of Taylor's, Croft and Fonseca port, is to release 2009 classic vintage ports from all three houses making this the fourth declaration in a decade.
Read more...Diageo launches spirits sales programme
Published: 27 April, 2011
Diageo Great Britain (GB) is to help retailers capitalise on spirit sale opportunities with the launch of FAST (Focusing on Alcohol Sales Together).
Read more...Fluid Movement to recreate 17th century Punch House in London's Kings Cross
Published: 27 April, 2011
May will see the launch of VOC, a Punch House inspired by the Dutch East India Company founded in 1602.
Read more...Shipwrecked Champagne to go to auction
Published: 27 April, 2011
Two bottles of the 1840s vintage Champagne recovered from the shipwreck in the Åland archipelago in Finland last summer, are to be auctioned.
Read more...Sterling falls, ahead of GDP figures
Published: 27 April, 2011
Sterling fell against the euro yesterday, hit by broad euro strength and investor concern ahead of today's GDP figures.
Read more...Gallo launches Californian Merlot rosé to UK
Published: 26 April, 2011
Gallo Family Vineyards has brought its first Californian Merlot rosé to the UK market.
Read more...Whittalls Wine Merchants acquires 37 Oddbins stores
Published: 26 April, 2011
Whittalls Wine Merchants, a subsidiary of EFB Retail, claims it has agreed to buy 37 Oddbins stores from its administrators.
Read more...Top speakers lined up for social media conference at LIWF on May 16
Published: 26 April, 2011
Anyone interested in communicating or making money through the internet is urged to attend the London International Wine Fair's pre-conference event on May 16.
Read more...Wines in the press - April 22-24
Published: 26 April, 2011
The Guardian
Fiona Beckett says she's lost count of the number of press releases she's had linking products to the royal wedding, so she's ignoring them all and writing about gin.
LIWF conference to look at growth in online wine business
Published: 26 April, 2011
The second London International Wine Fair conference, organised by Punch Events on behalf of Brintex, will focus on the growth in online wine business - its diversity and reach.
Read more...Sterling strengthens as retail gains higher than expected
Published: 26 April, 2011
Sterling finished last week strongly, hitting a 16 month high against the US dollar after UK retail sales gained more than had been expected.
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Oxford and Cambridge wine merchants in taste-off
Published: 21 April, 2011
Historic rivals Oxford and Cambridge went head to head in a blind tasting challenge, with Oxford Wine Company emerging as the victors last night.
Champagne Ambassador's Award calls for entries
Published: 21 April, 2011
The Champagne Bureau has called for entries from wine educators for the annual Champagne Ambassador's award ? this year entrants must demonstrate how they teach students about blending.
Read more...Bid for full Oddbins estate falls through
Published: 21 April, 2011
At least three parties remain in the running to buy Oddbins stores, but former owner Simon Baile's bid for the whole estate has fallen through.
Sterling slips due to concerns over economic growth
Published: 21 April, 2011
Sterling weakened by 1% yesterday against the euro after minutes from the Bank of England's last meeting showed policymakers were concerned over economic growth.
Read more...Fine and Rare wins Queens Award
Published: 21 April, 2011
Specialist Fine Wine broker, Fine and Rare has won the Queens Award for International Trade.
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Isle of Arran reports record results
Published: 21 April, 2011
The Isle of Arran distillery has reported a record high in sales results of 27% for 2010, prompting the business to expand its production by 40%.
Read more...Codorníu wins European Waste Reduction award
Published: 20 April, 2011
Codorníu has been awarded the European Waste Reduction Award, in the Business and Industry category.
Read more...On-trade nail varnish promo for Malibu
Published: 20 April, 2011
Malibu has teamed up Nails Inc to run a voucher promotion in selected bars nationwide this summer.
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