Californian vineyard undertakes million dollar makeover
Published: 22 September, 2008
Californian vineyard Concannon has invested $30 million (£16.2 million) in a renovation project as it celebrates its 125th harvest.
Read more...Functional wines set sights on UK market
Published: 19 September, 2008
"Functional" wines with added antioxidants could be available in UK stores by next summer, according to Harpers magazine.
Read more...Latest instalment in Grolsch £3m TV investment
Published: 18 September, 2008
Grolsch, the premium portfolio of Dutch lagers, launches its latest series of TV idents, continuing the successful sponsorship of Channel 4 Original Comedy.
Read more...Pernod Ricard results fail to sparkle
Published: 18 September, 2008
Paris-based Pernod Ricard has delivered a lacklustre set of financial results, with net profits up by just 1% to €840m (£666m).
Read more...Côtes du Rhône reveals sexy new image
Published: 18 September, 2008
The famous Côtes du Rhône hedgehog and hippo have been replaced by a woman wearing red high heels.
Read more...Hennings and Paritua Vineyards announce UK partnership
Published: 17 September, 2008
UK wine merchant Hennings has agreed an import distribution deal in the UK with Paritua Vineyards.
Read more...Argentine wine producers look to break through £5 barrier
Published: 17 September, 2008
Argentina might have increased the value of its wine exports to the UK by more than one-third in the last 18 months, but it is still proving difficult to persuade consumers to buy into the £5-plus category.
Read more...IMW elects first non-UK chairman
Published: 17 September, 2008
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has elected the first non-UK chairman in its 55 year history.
Read more..."Virtual" wine tasting on Twitter proves a hit
Published: 17 September, 2008
A joint venture between a US online retailer and a French wine producer involving a "virtual" wine tasting on Twitter has become so successful that they are rolling the venture out on a monthly basis.
Read more...Government identifies nine types of binge drinker
Published: 17 September, 2008
The Government has identified nine types of "problem drinker" ahead of the rollout of a new alcohol campaign.
Read more...Asda first multiple to take on sambuca brand
Published: 16 September, 2008
Asda will be the first supermarket to stock Antica Raspberry Sambuca when the flavoured sambuca goes on-shelf from September 29.
Read more...Glen Moray whisky brand sold to French spirits company
Published: 16 September, 2008
The Glenmorangie Company is selling its Glen Moray distillery and whisky brand to independent French spirits company La Martiniquaise.
Read more...Government red tape is crippling drinks industry, warns BBPA
Published: 16 September, 2008
Government red tape and taxes are crippling Britain's brewing and pub sectors, warns a new repoby the The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).
Read more...Coors recalls Grolsch amid glass scare
Published: 16 September, 2008
Coors Brewers has been forced to recall more than half a million bottles of Grolsch premium lager from Morrisons stores, following complaints that there were pieces of glass in some of the bottles.
Read more...Magners manufacturer sells off distribution arm
Published: 16 September, 2008
Irish drinks manufacturer and distributor C&C Grouphas sold its distribution arm for €9.6 million (£76 million). TextIrish drinks manufacturer and distributor C&C Group has sold its distribution arm for €9.6 million (£76 million).
Read more...Thresher Group takes on two media agencies to support growth strategy
Published: 16 September, 2008
Thresher Group has hired two media agencies to help it reposition its Threshers and The Local brands and launch its new brand, the Wine Rack.
Read more...Wines in the Press: Ways to enjoy seventy-five centilitres of fun
Published: 16 September, 2008
Jane MacQuitty indulges in a spot of armchair shopping, Jancis Robinson learns where not to mention the 'S' word and Tim Aktin enjoys "seventy-five centilitres of fun" with some Sauvignon this week. Meanwhile for those with cash to flash, Antony Rose's column makes for inspiring reading...
Read more...100 jobs lost as pub company closes
Published: 15 September, 2008
Scottish-based pub management company CMC Management has gone into liquidation, leaving around 100 people without jobs.
Read more...Channel 4 programme says some wine like "alcoholic cola"
Published: 15 September, 2008
Channel 4's 'Dispatches' programme will tonight claim that some wines are little better than "alcoholic cola."
Read more...Top critics launch 'Wine Gang' to sniff out UK's best buys
Published: 15 September, 2008
Five of the UK's top wine critics have launched an online publication for consumers called the Wine Gang, designed to "sniff out" the best wines on offer in the UK.
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