Don't miss - whisky tastings at Tsuru

Tsuru, a Japanese restaurant behind the Tate Modern is to host a tasting of Japanese whisky on Tuesday November 24. Jen Dickson, an expert in Japanese whisky will guide guests through a range of whiskies from world-renowned producers Nikka and Suntory.

Luca Gardini wins Best European Sommelier

Luca Gardini from Ristorante Cracco, Milan is the winner of The Best European Sommelier Competition 2009- organised by the Worldwide Sommelier Association.

The Bunch bears more fruit

Lea & Sandeman has become the sixth member to join the The Bunch group of independent wine merchants.

Jacobs Creek launches consumer focus campaign

Pernod Ricard UK is launching a new, high impact festive campaign for Jacob's Creek which aims to engage with consumers by connecting through shared values.

Day joins La Riojana

Former sales director of Ehrmanns Nick Day, has been appointed sales director for UK and Europe for the Argentine Fairtrade based co-operative La Riojana.

Majestic toast higher profits

The decision to cut its minimum order to six bottles has paid off for Majestic Wine as first half results show pre-tax profits are up 9% to £6.1m in the six months to the end of September.

Wines in the Press- November 11-13

Book highlights industry action on harmful drinking

International beer, wine and spirits companies say a new book demonstrates their commitment to reducing harmful drinking.

Majestic toasts half-year success

Majestic's new strategy of allowing customers to buy six bottles instead of full cases has paid off, according to the wine retailer's latest figures.

Skinner 'recommends untried wines'

Australian wine critic Matt Skinner is facing criticism for recommending wines that have yet to be bottled.

Waitrose´s Howard-Sneyd warns of "catastrophic" future

The future of wine retailing in the UK is at a crossroads and if it follows the wrong path it could be "catastrophic" for the industry, warned Waitrose´s Justin Howard-Sneyd speaking at today´s Wine Future 09 in Rioja.

Deadline day for First Quench bids

Bakery chain Greggs is thought to be among the bidders for parts of the First Quench estate in time for today's deadline for initial expressions of interest.

Parker defends grenache tasting to angry Rioja producers

Robert Parker has defended his decision to host a mass grenache masterclass tasting at the Wine Future 09 conference in Rioja after fierce criticism from local producers.

Wine labels as confusing as Chinese, says Robert Joseph

Wine labels and brands are as confusing to consumers as a menu written in Chinese, according to the writer and producer Robert Joseph.

Philippe Coulon joins Undurraga

Former Moët & Chandon head winemaker Philippe Coulon has joined the Undurraga team as a consultant to strengthen its New World sparkling ranges.

Companies need recession-proof strategies, warns Wine Future

Drinks companies that have not implemented a separate strategy for the recession and the future need to act now, according to Constellation´s David Cunningham speaking at the Wine Future Rioja 2009 conference.

John Stephenson & Sons goes into administration

New boutique hotel from D&D London

D&D London, formerly known as Conran Restaurants, has agreed plans to develop an 80-bedroom luxury boutique hotel in Moorgate. 

George of Stamford wins wine list award

The overall winner of the Condé Nast Johansens Champagne Taittinger Wine List Awards 2010, for the best individual establishment in UK and Ireland, was the George of Stamford in Lincolnshire.

More job losses at First Quench

The administrators of First Quench Retailing, which trades as the Threshers, Wine Rack, The Local, Haddows, Bottoms Up and Victoria Wine brands, have announced a further 35 redundancies at head office today.