Wines in the press - August 28 - 30

Guardian

Victoria Moore asks Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio? A question that has caused a stir among wine writers and wine makers, she says.

Scottish booze promo curbs imminent

Scottish consumers should brace themselves for a shock when they attempt to buy alcohol from retail outlets next week, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned.

Research in terroir to be unveiled by Viña Casa Silva

Viña Casa Silva are to unveil the results of three years of research into the microterroir of Chile's Colchagua Valley.

Drinkaware tackles alcohol hotspots

Drinkaware the independent charity that aims to encourage responsible drinking is tackling alcohol hotspots with £265,000 being pumped into educational programmes across the UK.

Diageo turns back on public funds offer

Diageo has turned down an offer of a rescue package of public money to help keep its two Johnnie Walker packaging plants in Kilmarnock and Port Dundas afloat, saving 900 jobs.

Diageo posts £2bn profits

World drinks giant Diageo has posted a £2.02 billion profit despite recession and slashing jobs across its business.

Diageo GB's 2% sales increase

Diageo's chief in Great Britain has said that the global drinks company has performed well recording a 2% net sales growth despite grueling trade conditions.

Ill health forces First Quench chief to step down

UK independent specialist drinks retailer First Quench Retailing has announced the resignation of chief executive officer Yvonne Rankin due to ill health.

450,000 in digital campaign to force Diageo u-turn

Drinks giant Diageo has been swamped by 450,000 emails urging it to scrap plans for a company restructuring that will see the loss of 900 jobs in Scotland.

Villa Maria founder receives knighthood

George Fistonich, founder of Villa Maria has been recognised with the New Zealand wine industry's first ever knighthood.

Australian Vintage posts $123.6 million loss

Australian Vintage, owner of Nepenthe, McGuigan and Tempus Two wine brands, has posted a $123.6 million net annual loss after sustaining a $127 million impairment charge early this year following a strategic review of its operations.

Berry Bros. & Rudd smash sales record

Web boycott campaign targets Scotch

The release from Scotland of Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset Ali al-Megrahi has prompted an internet boycott campaign targeting Scotch whisky.

Beer leads the way for Fosters

Foster's Group - Australia's largest brewer - has announced a 4% rise in profit for the full year on the back of a powerful performance by its beer division.

Bushmills gets a new look

Diageo is giving Bushmills Irish whiskey a new look bottle and label design in order to re-vamp the brand.

Wines in the press August 21 - 23

The Guardian

Sud de France launches Sommelier of the Year

Umbrella brand Sud de France has launched a new competition to find the Sud de France UK Sommelier of the Year.

Wines of Chile pledge support for WSET

Wines of Chile has become a patron and sponsor for the Wine and Spirit Educational Trust (WSET).

Cameron pledges to tackle late-night binge-drinking

Conservative leader David Cameron, plans to tackle Britain's binge-drinking culture by cracking down on late-night businesses selling cut-price alcohol and increasing duty on high-strength drinks.

Biscaldi invests in Viru

Italian importers and exporters Biscaldi Luigi has purchased a stake in UK based Brand Independence, owner of Estonian beer Viru.