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PLB Wines appoints new marketing manager

Published: 23 July, 2008

WSET qualified Amanda Walker (pictured) has been appointed as the new marketing manager for PLB Wines.

UK drinkers loyal to wine despite credit squeeze

Published: 23 July, 2008

Consumers continue to keep faith in wine, with many reluctant to reduce their spending despite the gloomy economic climate, according to figures out today (May 21) at the London International Wine Fair (LIWF).

Young Wine Writers Award open for entries

Published: 23 July, 2008

The Circle of Wine Writers is now accepting entries for its Young Wine Writer Award 2008.

LIWF 2008: Day One Round-up

Published: 23 July, 2008

As the dust settles on the first day of the London International Wine Fair (LIWF) 2008, Harpers.co.uk pulls together the highlights.

Consumers give glass green light: LIWF 2008

Published: 23 July, 2008

Harpers reveals exclusive research into consumers' green concerns.

Flagstone head says South Africa is not New World': LIWF 2008

Published: 23 July, 2008

Bruce Jack, the head of Flagstone Winery, has stated he does not consider the South African wine industry to fit within the New World' bracket.

UK gets greener with bulk and lightweighting: LIWF 2008

Published: 23 July, 2008

The UK wine industry has cut its carbon emission by 28,000 tonnes per year by increasing its bulk importing and using lighter bottles, according to a new report to be presented today.

Stand-off ahead of closures debate: LIWF 2008

Published: 23 July, 2008

Closure producers will go head to head today, debating consistency over the lifetime of a closure and whether taint caused by faulty closures is still a problem for the wine trade.

Sovio returns to UK: LIWF 2008

Published: 23 July, 2008

Sovio's winemaker, the semi-sparkling product banned by the Food Standards Agency last year for using spinning-cone technology, will launch four new ranges of low-alcohol wine in the UK at the London International Wine Fair.

Darlington Wines bought by Champagne Indage

Published: 23 July, 2008

India's oldest winemaking company Champagne Indage Limited (CIL) has bought the assets for UK firm Darlington Wines.

WSTA launches Responsible Drinkers Alliance

Published: 23 July, 2008

Jeremy Beadles, chief executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), has announced the launch of a new website designed to give consumers a say in tackling alcohol-related harm.

IWSC pairs with TastingBuddy for LIWF

Published: 23 July, 2008

Visitors to this year's London International Wine Fair (LIWF) will be able to easily pick out award-winners from the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Robert Mondavi dies aged 94

Published: 23 July, 2008

Robert Mondavi, the highly respected and pioneering Napa Valley Vintner, has died aged 94.

Argentina reports strong growth

Published: 23 July, 2008

Sales of Argentine wine in the UK has increased more than 13% by volume and 16% by value in the past 12 months, according to the latest figures. But Wines of Argentina admits it will fail to reach its target of 3% UK market share by 2010.