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Leading figures to appear at inaugural Champagne Summit

Published:  10 February, 2010

Leading trade figures are appearing at next week's Champagne Summit, an event bringing together key players and buyers to look at maximising sales and profit from the category.

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Redundancies announced at Thierry's

Published:  10 February, 2010

Wine agency Thierry's has made four voluntary redundancies as it diverts resources into its sales team.

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UK wine industry given EU boost

Published:  10 February, 2010

English winemakers are to be given a £1.4 million boost with the launch of a training scheme to help them improve their viticultural skills and business flair.

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Beware the looted Meister

Published:  09 February, 2010

The trade is being warned about being offered stocks of stolen Jagermeister, following a theft from a lorry in Lincolnshire.

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Indians 'want sweeter wines'

Published:  09 February, 2010

Importers need to research the taste profiles of what Indian consumers would like to drink instead of pushing European-style wines, Robert Joseph has said.

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Wines in the Press- February 5-7

Published:  09 February, 2010

Guardian

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German Wine Institute launches intern initiative

Published:  09 February, 2010

The German Wine Institute (GWI) has launched an initiative aimed at giving young foreign wine industry professionals work experience at a top German wine estate.

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Berrys predicts spectacular Bordeaux 2009

Published:  09 February, 2010

Bordeaux 2009 could be a "spectacular" vintage, according to Berry Bros & Rudd sales director Simon Staples, who has had exclusive access to some of the wines.

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JF Hillebrand wins new retail contracts

Published:  08 February, 2010

JF Hillebrand, the specialist logistics provider to the beverage industry, has been awarded new contracts from two of the UK's largest retail chains.

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Intercontinental Brands permitted to use Vodkat name

Published:  08 February, 2010

InterContinental Brands has been permitted by the High Court to continue using the Vodkat name, despite losing a legal battle against Diageo.

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Villa Maria joins forces with Journeys of Distinction

Published:  08 February, 2010

Villa Maria has joined forces with the luxury travel company Journeys of Distinction, to put together a new wine holiday package to New Zealand.

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Hallgarten Druitt takes on Oveja Negra

Published:  08 February, 2010

Hallgarten Druitt has been appointed by Maule-based winery VIA Wines to distribute its Oveja Negra brand.

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GIV boss steps down after 14 years

Published:  05 February, 2010

Emilio Pedron, the 65 year-old boss of Gruppo Italiano Vini (GIV) is stepping down after fourteen years at the helm of Italy's biggest wine group.

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Chase signs with Mangrove

Published:  05 February, 2010

The spirits portfolio of Herefordshire's Chase Distillery is to be handled by Mangrove, the specialist spirits division of Coe Vintners.

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Sparkling line-up for LIWF Top 100

Published:  05 February, 2010

This year's Top 100 tasting at the London International Wine Fair will feature 30 sparkling wines and 70 "regional ambassadors" to mark the exhibition's 30th anniversary.

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Berry Bros & Rudd sell Cutty Sark

Published:  05 February, 2010

Berry Bros. & Rudd is to sell the Scotch whisky, Cutty Sark to The Edrington Group and will acquire Glenroths. 

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South Africa reduces bottle weight

Published:  05 February, 2010

South Africa is lowering the weight of its wine bottles in a move to help reduce the industry's carbon footprint.

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Rueda production up 5%

Published:  04 February, 2010

Rueda production increased by 5% in 2009, according to official data released by the Spanish wine region.

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Whisky festival picks six of the best

Published:  04 February, 2010

More than 50 Speyside malts were tasted by a panel of expert judges at the first stage of its annual whisky competition.

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First flavours for Diageo's Ciroc

Published:  04 February, 2010

Diageo has launched two flavoured versions of its Ciroc vodka.

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