Fine wine sales "strong" in January

After a slow start, fine wine trading was "relatively strong" in January - partly driven by overseas investors snapping up bargains created by the weak pound.

Pernod expects Billion-euro profit

Wines in the press, February 14-15

Our review of what the critics had to say in this weekend's national press

Drinkaware to offer £1m in grants

The Drinkaware charity is hoping to challenge problem drinking at grassroots level with a new £1 million fund.

Balvenie launches virtual whisky shelf

Whisky aficionados are being encouraged to create a virtual whisky shelf on the Balvenie website.

Janneau launches new range

Janneau has launched a Single Distillery range of Armagnacs in the UK.

Government inquiry launched into impact of duty on wine industry

A top government committee is to examine the impact of tax changes on the UK wine industry as part of a wide-ranging inquiry.

Profits up but uncertain times ahead for Diageo

Diageo delivered a 6% growth in operating profit in the six months to Dec 31, but has warned of tougher times ahead.

Molson Coors sees fourth quarter sales slump

North American brewing group Molson Coors saw falling beer sales in the last quarter of 2008, though sales for the full-year were ahead.

New president for Napa Valley Vintners

Napa Valley Vintners has elected Paula Kornell as its new president of the board of directors.

Johnnie Walker courts Asian couples

Johnnie Walker is targeting the Asian wedding market in the latest phase of marketing for its Black Label limited-edition centenary pack.

Sovio awaits High Court decision

Sovio Wines has entered its second day in the High Court calling for the Food Standard Agency to drop a ban on its low alcohol wine.

Bushfires show no mercy

Yarra valley winemakers are feeling the heat as bushfires rip through Victoria's vineyards.

MPs rally to oppose beer tax

Over 100 MPs are to lobby government to cut a beer tax plan for April's budget.

Wines in the Press Feb 7-8

A review of this weekend's reviews by the nation's wine critics

Guinness glasses to display unit info

Guinness is to display alcohol unit information on half-a-million of its glasses.

Novelli pubs close

Two pubs run by celebrity chef Jean Christophe Novelli have become the latest victims of recession.

Glasshouse undergoes pre-pack administration

The 12-strong pub company run by Peter Linacre has undergone a pre-pack administration.

Axe falls on Worrall Thompson restaurants

The chain of restaurants owned by celebrity chef Anthony Worrall Thompson has been forced to axe six outlets with the loss of 60 jobs.

Thierry's take control in buyout

The UK's leading independent wine importer has taken full control of its business in a share buyout.