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Read more...I LOVE South-West France
With a strong sense of place, and unique native grape varieties, South-West wines have
always championed their regional identity. In Gascony, the Basque country, Pyrenean
Piemont, Aveyron or the Lot Valley, wine is at the heart of culture, an integral part of the
way of life, along with local gastronomy, and the love for rugby.
Bored with bland wines? Head for the region where winemakers proudly cultivate their
difference.
For further information please contact Sabine Cleizergues on 0207 312 3641
sabine.cleizergues@sopexa.co.uk
The seminar will be followed by a buffet lunch. Places are limited (50 people) and seats
will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Please RSVP to sabine.cleizergues@sopexa.com before 6 May 2009.
Further information on Southwest Wines can be found at www.vins-du-sud-ouest.com/
Maison Trimbach, one of Alsace's most famous wine producers has announced it is joining agents Enotria's portfolio from May 1 in a move to up its profile in the UK market.
Jean Trimbach, 12th generation of the founding family, said: "We are not in the habit of changing agents - this is the first change for us in 35 years. But we saw in Enotria the capability to really develop our On Trade presence in the UK. Enotria's reach, as well as their strong wine credentials, make them an ideal partner for us."
Local independent retailer SPAR is bucking the recession by reporting above average wine sales of over 9% for the first quarter of the year.
Read more...The British pub is under renewed threat with the release of figures that reveal that beers sales have slumped by more than 8% over the last year.
Read more...Highlights of what the wine critics have to say in the press.
Read more...UK Creamy liqueur producer Walders is expanding into continental Europe and has hired Deveurop SA to handle distribution.
Read more...A shareholder in Adnams has launched a campaign for the company to restructure its shares and change its strategy after disappointing profits in 2008.
Read more...The head of Cobra Beer in the UK has reportedly quit his post as speculation mounts that the company is on the brink of being sold.
Read more...Liqueur producer Walders is preparing to release a new vodka and vanilla drink for the category.
Read more...Maxxium UK is hoping to persuade on-trade retailers to take a more proactive approach to port sales with the launch of a new promotional kit.
Read more...Cognac producers have financed and developed a new training toolkit to help trade professionals improve their understanding of the region and its products.
Read more...Robert Parker is making his first visit to Spain to appear in a conference discussing the future of the global wine industry.
Read more...A film which aims to inspire bartenders has been released online by Diageo's Reserve Brands Group.
Read more...Pubs across the country are preparing for a brisk trade as events get underway to celebrate St George's Day.
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Alcohol duties will climb by a further 2% from midnight tonight as a result of Chancellor Alistair Darling's second budget since the Labour government took power.
Read more...The managing director of a wine company that took its anti-duty campaign to the steps of No. 10 Downing Street has described the latest duty rise of 2% as "outrageous", but less than expected.
Read more...One of the country's most valuable export industries, Scotch whisky, has said the 2% rise in spirits duty will damage trade further.
Read more...The regulatory body for the prosecco wine industry is seeking DOCG status from the next vintage - and aiming to become the first vini/viticultural region to gain UNESCO recognition as a word heritage site on its wine credentials alone.
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Chancellor Alistair Darling has signed a death warrant for thousands of struggling British pubs by raising alcohol tax by 2% in his latest Budget, it has been claimed.
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