Gatwick targets premium gin market with unique on-site distillery and bar

Gatwick's North Terminal has opened what is believed to be the world's first on-site airport gin distillery and bar.

German Pinots thriving ahead of 2016 promotional drive

Wines of Germany is planning a major promotional push on Pinot wines this year, as data from Neilsen confirms huge UK growth over the past year.

Ron Zacapa celebrates art of slow dining at Lee Westcott's Typing Room

Premium rum brand Ron Zacapa is partnering with leading young London chef Lee Westcott to create a food-and-drink pairing menu that celebrates slow dining.

Matthew Clark partners with Marco Pierre White for 2016 tasting

Legendary British chef Marco Pierre White will be joining leading UK on-trade distributor Matthew Clark at its Discover Love Inspire trade tasting on March 8.

Walker & Wodehouse and Vagabond Wines to mark anniversary of Maule earthquake

Wine merchant, Walker & Wodehouse has partnered with independent retailer, Vagabond Wines, to celebrate the first wines from the Ploughmen Project, which arose in response to the Chilean earthquake of February 27, 2010.

Legendary London wine bar The City Flogger set to reopen

Famous City of London wine bar The City Flogger is set to reopen next week on a new site.

Bulleit partners with Hop House 13 for London Beer Week

Kentucky bourbon brand Bulleit is partnering with Hop House 13 Lager, as an official boilermaker sponsor for London Beer Week.

Connoisseur Estates to unveil new M?ori winery at SITT

UK wine agency Connoisseur Estates is to launch its latest premium wine signing, New Zealand producer Tohu, at SITT in Manchester and London next week. 

Think Gin award nominations revealed

The shortlists have been announced for the second annual Think Gin awards, which will be held in London on March 1.

Real Wine Fair biggest event to date set for April

The Real Wine Fair is shaping up to be the largest fair yet with 160 growers from 15 countries set to show over 700 wines at the Tobacco Dock on 17 - 18 April, 2016.

Andrew Bewes: Consolidation is forcing suppliers and industry to adapt

At last week's Hallgarten Druitt annual trade tasting held in London, managing director Andrew Bewes, discussed the impact consolidation is having on the industry, how it forcing suppliers to up their service offering, but also changing the way the trade is sourcing its wine.

Enotria & Coe to reveal raft of new wines at major post-merger tasting

Enotria & Coe has unveiled the line-up for its first Showcase Tasting since the two companies merged last year.

Q&A: Gary Cann, BWS procurement manager, Living Ventures Group

Gary Cann is the buyer at Manchester's leading bar and restaurant operator and he talks about drinks trends and the challenges of meeting these as an expanding on-trade group

Analysis: Conviviality brings Matthew Clark business into the fold

The impact of Conviviality's acquisition of Matthew Clark is just beginning to be felt as it renegotiates with suppliers

The rise of the Drink's Consultant

Smaller drinks lists, coupled with the trend towards more casual dining, is favouring consultants over sommeliers

Chile's Viña Ventisquero in on-trade push with brand ambassador hire

Leading Chilean winery Viña Ventisquero has appointed sommelier Janina Doyle as its UK brand ambassador.

Instil adds five craft gins as it readies for March relaunch

Instil Drinks Company, the beer and niche spirits trading arm of Bibendum PLB, has added five new artisan gin distilleries to its portfolio ahead of its relaunch in London on March 1.

The Botanist attempts world record gin tasting

Manchester-based bar chain The Botanist is hoping the host the world's biggest gin tasting this Thursday.

Champagne Deutz partners with Garsington Opera for 2016 season

Champagne Deutz is to be the official champagne partner for the 2016 season of the Garsington Opera.

New partnerships to be unveiled at Ehrmanns 2016 tastings