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Inter-Beaujolais appoints new leaders for two year term

Published: 21 July, 2016

Inter-Beaujolais has appointed two new leaders as part of a two year rotation to lead the producer association.

Moët & Chandon release wines from "cooler" 2008 vintage

Published: 20 July, 2016

Moët & Chandon has released its Grand Vintage Blanc and Grand Vintage Rosé from the 2008 vintage.

Whisky barrel-aged beers spark international interest

Published: 19 July, 2016

A Scottish beer producerd has attracted the interest of key international markets by combining two of Scotland's best-loved drinks.

El Coto de Rioja jumps ship to Liberty Wines

Published: 18 July, 2016

Liberty Wines has bolstered its Spanish offering with the addition of El Coto de Rioja.

Rosemount aims to be perfect match for everyday meals

Published: 12 July, 2016

Treasury Wine Estates has launched a "food-centered" range of wines under its Rosemount brand in an effort to link wine to everyday meal occasions.

Analysis: Wines from the south of France's dramatic evolution

Published: 11 July, 2016

The revolution in Languedoc-Roussillon winemaking is one of the most dramatic in France's wine industry in recent times.

New era for Distell whisky maker

Published: 06 July, 2016

Andy Watts is moving on from his role as distillery manager at South Africa's James Sedgwick after 25 years.

Brexit: Hush Heath reports rising demand post referendum

Published: 06 July, 2016

An English wine producer is in talks with a major UK retailer to significantly increase supply as a direct result of Brexit.

The Balvenie's David Stewart awarded an MBE for services to Scotch

Published: 06 July, 2016

The Balvenie's Malt Master David Stewart has been presented with an MBE medal by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to the Scotch whisky industry.

Diageo announces first foray into non-alcoholic sector

Published: 05 July, 2016

Alcoholic drinks giant Diageo is set to offer consumers a no-hangover alternative with an investment in its first distilled non-alcoholic spirit.

First of its kind South American partnership comes to London

Published: 04 July, 2016

Uruguay is hoping to make an impression on the street food scene with a partnership in London's trendy Shoreditch.

Chilean wine production down 25% thanks to rain-laden harvest

Published: 01 July, 2016

One of Chile's biggest wine exporter has revealed that their red grapes were most affected by one of the most "oenologically challenging" vintages of recent times.

Australian Hentley Farms focuses on UK market

Published: 30 June, 2016

Hentley Farms, which launched in the UK at this year's London Wine Fair, is looking to expand its UK offering.

Foley Family Wines added to Negociants UK

Published: 30 June, 2016

Leading Australia and New Zealand importers Negociants UK has been appointed to distribute three New Zealand brands within the Foley Family Wines portfolio - Marlborough based Grove Mill and Frog Haven and Martinborough Vineyard from Martinborough.

The great Prosecco confusion

Published: 30 June, 2016

Somehow, Prosecco has managed to embed itself in the public imagination with an image as clear and as crisp as a summer's day.

Traditional logistics suppliers see opportunities in serving the wine trade

Published: 30 June, 2016

Increasingly, national logistical suppliers are looking at the opportunities to meet the need of customers within the wine industry and could ultimately improve supply chain offerings as more players enter the market.

Pernod Ricard UK MD announces departure

Published: 28 June, 2016

Pernod Ricard UK managing director, Denis O'Flynn, has announced he will be leaving the group at the end of September.

Brexit: What's in store for Scotch whisky?

Published: 28 June, 2016

Diageo has said that protecting the long-term prosperity of its Scotch whisky is paramount following the referendum's shock result on Friday.

Still wines dominate at the industry's annual national wine awards

Published: 27 June, 2016

Despite the marginally lower number of entrants at The English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition compared to last year, the number of gold medals was nearly 60% up and the highest over the last five years of the competition.till wines dominate at the industry's annual national wine awards

Multi-mullion pound campaign promotes Kopparberg's craft roots

Published: 24 June, 2016

The team behind leading Swedish fruit cider Kopparberg has launched a multi-million pound marketing campaign to draw attention to its hometown brewery.