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Pernod Ricard completes 640 mile Benevolent cycle ride

Published: 20 June, 2012

The Pernod Ricard UK cycle team completed its 640 mile ride from Scotland to London in support of The Benevolent, raising 80% of target funds.

Liberty Wines takes on Hess Family's Colomé, Amalaya and Glen Carlou

Published: 20 June, 2012

Liberty Wines has taken on the agency for Hess Family Estates' Bodega Colomé and Amalaya and South Africa's Glen Carlou.

Sancerre tops the appellation polls at Concours des Vins de Bourges

Published: 19 June, 2012

Sancerre leapt ahead as the top appellation at the ninth Concours des Vins de Bourges, winning a total of 12 gold medals.

Inter Beaujolais focuses on white Beaujolais at trade tasting

Published: 18 June, 2012

Inter Beaujolais will focus on white Beaujolais and older vintages at its trade and press tasting on June 26.

Miguel Torres Jr takes helm at Bodegas Torres in September

Published: 15 June, 2012

Miguel Torres Maczassek will take over from his father as general manager of Bodegas Torres in September.

South African wine needs to rejuvenate image, says top winemaker

Published: 14 June, 2012

We need to "jack up brand South Africa" in the UK, says Vergelegen's winemaker, who believes Cabernet Sauvignon should be the country's flagship grape.

Pernod Ricard UK cyclists begin charity bike ride

Published: 13 June, 2012

A team of cyclists from Pernod Ricard UK have set out on a 570-mile ride this morning in support of The Benevolent.

Pernod Ricard releases spirit gift packs for Father's Day

Published: 12 June, 2012

As part of its Premium Edge initiative to make premium spirits "compelling", Pernod Ricard is releasing gift packs of four premium spirit brands in time for Father's Day.

Pernod Ricard shakes up senior team

Published: 12 June, 2012

Pernod Ricard is carrying out a radical shake-up of it senior team - spurred on by the retirement of Lionel Breton from Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouet.

Pernod Ricard UK launches responsibility campaign

Published: 08 June, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK joined 18,000 employees from across the globe to encourage parents to talk to their children about responsible drinking, in its second Responsib'ALL Day campaign.

June tasting events

Published: 07 June, 2012

June 12-14

Pernod Ricard launches second 'Responsib'ALL Day' campaign

Published: 07 June, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK, joined 18,000 employees from across the globe to encourage parents to talk to their children about responsible drinking, in its second 'Responsib'ALL Day' campaign.

Wines from Rioja focuses on premiumisation for 2012 campaign

Published: 31 May, 2012

Educating consumers towards premiumisation is the focus of this year's Wines from Rioja marketing campaign.

Peter Gago: natural methods shouldn't govern winemaking

Published: 31 May, 2012

Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago has a lot of respect for natural winemaking, but believes it shouldn't govern the process of making a good wine.

At Your Service blog

Published: 30 May, 2012

Bargain-basement branding and boredom blog by Christopher Piper, chairman of Christopher Piper Wines in Ottery St Mary, Devon.

Speed dating with the suppliers

Published: 30 May, 2012

Thierry's Wine Services and Cavendish Wines share vital statistics in a quick-fire round of questions and answers. Could these be the suppliers for you?

Pernod Ricard recreates Yellow Spot Irish whiskey

Published: 25 May, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK has recreated the 1960s Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish whiskey as part of its continued commitment to reinvigorate the category.

LIWF: Day Two, Live Blog

Published: 23 May, 2012

The events as they happen on day two of the London International Wine Fair at ExCel.

Harpers Awards 2012 winners

Published: 23 May, 2012

Bibendum, Majestic, Sainsbury's, The Sampler, Tanner's, Jose Pizarro and Pollen Street Social were some of the big name winners at last night's inaugural Harpers Awards.