WSET announce highest ever number of diploma graduates

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust WSET, has announced the highest number of diploma graduates in its 40 year history.

First Drinks takes on Tia Maria

First Drinks has announced the UK distribution rights for Tia Maria following Illva Saronno's acquisition of the premium brand from Pernod Ricard.

Pernod Ricard's profits up 13%

Pernod Ricard has revealed annual profits up 13%, but has forecast a tough year ahead.

Maxxium's new £1,800 Cognac

Maxxium UK is launching a new luxury Cognac, L'Essence de Courvoisier, aimed at connoisseurs which retails at £1,800 a bottle.

Romain Henry is Sud de France' sommelier of the year

Romain Henry has won the inaugural Sud de France UK Sommelier of the Year competition to reward the sommelier with the best knowledge of Languedoc-Roussillon wines.

Gerard Basset to compete for World's best sommelier

Gerard Basset MW, owner of Hotel TerraVina in Hampshire, has been selected to represent the UK in the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) World's Best Sommelier Competition, being held on April 10-16, 2010 in Chile.

Louis Roederer wine writers' awards announced

This year's winners of the 2009 Louis Roederer International Wine Writers' Awards were announced at a ceremony last night at London's The Gherkin venue. The winners included:

What to expect at Boutique Bar show

Ahead of next week's Boutique Bar show, organiser Andrew Scutts sets out what to expect:

New foundation spirits course from WSET

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is introducing a new Foundation Certificate in Spirits.

Bowmore launches Tempest

Pack revamp for Glenfiddich range

William Grant has revealed new packaging for its Glenfiddich range of single malts.

Bowmore launches Tempest

Bowmore launches Tempest

Wines in the press - September 4-6

Guardian

Tesco announces next day wine delivery

Tesco customers can now receive next day delivery of Tesco Wine by the Case.

Tesco announce next-day wine delivery

Tesco customers can now receive next-day delivery of Tesco Wine by the Case.

New Masters of Wine named

Eight new Masters of Wine have been named bringing the total number to 280 around the world.

Scottish football fans urged to back Diageo workers

Scottish football fans will be asked to give their support to the 900 Diageo workers who face redundancy across Scotland as part of the company's restructuring plans.

Indie opens fifth wine shop: Claire Hu

Cheshire-based merchant Corks Out has opened its fifth branch, attributing its success to consumers being more willing to trade up because they are dining out less.

Fine wine prices defy credit crunch

Prices for the world's top wines rose by 4.6% in August - the biggest monthly increase for more than two years, according to latest figures from the Liv-ex 100 Fine Wine Index.