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More bid speculation for Foster's wine interests

Published: 21 September, 2010

Rumours are circulating about another bid for Treasury Wine Estates, the wine division of Foster's.

Richard Siddle dines at The Milroy

Published: 16 September, 2010

Walking into The Milroy you feel like you've stepped up a notch or two in social class, which is all part of its new-found appeal.

Nine new MWs announced

Published: 03 September, 2010

The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced nine new Masters of Wine to its membership following the results of its 2010 examination.

Foster's EMEA becomes Treasury Wine Estates EMEA

Published: 02 September, 2010

Treasury Wine Estates EMEA will become the new identity for Foster's EMEA Limited, from today.

Pernod Ricard ups investment by 30% for Christmas

Published: 27 August, 2010

Pernod Ricard has unveiled the firm's Christmas plans ? it has upped marketing investment by 30% for this year's focus on premium brands across TV ad campaigns, sponsorships and new packaging.

Berry Bros & Rudd to match red wine with fish

Published: 25 August, 2010

Berry Bros & Rudd is using science in an attempt to prove that red wine does go with fish after all.

Head winemaker for Mont Tauch

Published: 24 August, 2010

Mont Tauch, Fitou's largest cooperative, has appointed Jean-Philippe Trollet as head winemaker.

Vinea to hold its 17th annual wine fair

Published: 23 August, 2010

Switzerland's most important wine fair Vinea is to run its 17th show offering several new features.

Andrew Catchpole's final Regional Heroes blog from Australia

Published: 23 August, 2010

From the Hills to Clare Valley, where a cracking turn out of winemakers reinforces one of the best masterclass tastings of the trip, fronted by the region's lime-slaked, bone dry signature style of Riesling.

Carol Emmas reviews Roux at Parliament Square

Published: 16 August, 2010

It was a sad day for me when the peace protesters were removed from Parliament Square - where some had camped for almost a decade.

Speaker highlights at Top Merchants, Bristol conference

Published: 03 August, 2010

Speaker highlights from the Top Merchants conference held in Bristol on July 19.

Carol Emmas reviews Inter Beaujolais

Published: 29 July, 2010

Unless you've been residing on another planet these past few weeks, it's unlikely the hype of the 2009 Beaujolais vintage has passed you by. Xavier Barbet, vice-president of Inter Beaujolais, says this is the best vintage he's ever seen.

Richard Siddle dines at The Milroy

Published: 29 July, 2010

Walking into The Milroy you feel like you've stepped up a notch or two in social class, which is all part of its new-found appeal. Previously you were only able to dine here if you were rich enough to pay the membership fee for what is essentially a private casino - Les Ambassadeurs Club.

JF Hillebrand acquires Bora Shipping

Published: 26 July, 2010

Logistics supplier to the wines and spirits industry JF Hillebrand has acquired Bulgarian beverage logistics specialist Bora Shipping.

Connoisseur Estates takes on Adelaide Hills producer

Published: 22 July, 2010

Connoisseur Estates has been appointed as the UK agent for Sidewood Estate from the cool climate Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.

Pernod Ricard announces sale of Bodegas Marques de Arienzo

Published: 22 July, 2010

Pernod Ricard has announced the cash sale of its Bodegas Marques de Arienzo winery in Spain for €28 million.

Pernod Ricard to use Facebook in anti drink-driving campaign

Published: 20 July, 2010

Pernod Ricard UK is to use social networking sites to target 18 to 24-year-old drivers in the the latest phase of its Accept Responsibility campaign.

Wines in the Pres, July 10-11, 2010

Published: 13 July, 2010

What have the national wine critics had to say this week? Find out with our round up of Wines in the Press for July 10, 11.

Laura Clark - Christmas time, mistletoe and wine

Published: 02 July, 2010

And so the seemingly endless stream of Christmas tastings that journalists finds themselves traipsing to in the sweltering heat of the summer has begun.