Tim Atkin has been firing up the barbeque, Jamie Goode has been getting stuck into biodynamic wines and Andrew Jefford has been seeking out some hidden gems in Romania. Meanwhile, the Nicholas chain of wine stores take a battering from Jane MacQuitty and Anthony Rose investigates the "vineyard virus" of South Africa.
Read more...Diageo is launching a £300,000 print and point of sale campaign this autumn to promote spirit and mixer serves in off-trade.
Read more...Pernod Ricard will unveil new packaging for its Graffigna wine brand, which it is investing in heavily in a bid to make it the UK's top selling Argentine wine, next month.
Read more...Magners Irish Cider is launching the UK's first ever mid strength cider product, containing half the alcohol content of Magners Original.
Read more...Australian wine producer McGuigan has secured listings in Tesco, Sainsbury's, Co-op and Majestic from October for the latest addition to its UK portfolio, McGuigan Grey Label.
Read more...Russian vodka producer Synergy has signed a one year advertising contract with Silvester Stallone.
Read more...The hospitality industry needs to work harder at attracting this year's school-leavers and graduates in order to persuade them to opt for a career in the sector.
Read more...Constellation Brands may struggle to sell off the $200 million worth of assets it has put up for sale, according to press reports.
Read more...Tesco has become the first off-trade retailer to be recognised by the British Institute of Innkeeping's awards body (BIIAB), for tackling under-age sales through its staff training scheme.
Read more...Heineken is launching a worldwide promotional campaign for the latest James Bond film, 'Quantum of Solace.'
Read more...Pernod Ricard plans to invest US$10 million (£5.2m)in Graffigna over the next three years to make it the number one selling Argentine brand in the UK, writes Rebecca Gibb.
Read more...Tesco has extended the entry deadline for its 2009 Drinks Awards to September 5 2008.
Read more...Cellar Trends is launching its biggest ad campaign for Spanish wine brand Faustino Rioja in four years.
Read more...Martini has struck a deal with All Bar One to exhibit its outdoor Martini Terrazza at venues around the UK.
Read more...English winemakers will scoop a total of 19 medals at this year's Decanter World Wine Awards.
Read more...Claire Weekes has joined TalkingDrinks.com as its new editor.
Read more...The BBC has attempted an unusual biofuel experiment on the whisky island of Islay.
Read more...Online wine seller Laithwaites is to undergo a PR push to promote the brand to a wider audience.
Read more...InBev will launch a TV campaign to promote its new lower strength version of Stella Artois in November.
Read more...Two of the US's leading wine and spirits manufacturers have announced a joint venture that will control 80% of the country's wine and spirits volume across 38 states.
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