More FQR stores close - but Wine Rack lives on

A further 391 First Quench stores are to close - but there is good news about the future of the Wine Rack brand.

Catherine Monahan, Clink! Wines comment

As the trade collectively winces from the losses, we cannot help but ask: What will the state of the off-licence business be over time? What impact will Thresher's demise have on the industry? Paradoxically, in the fullness of time, could this disaster be a good thing for the industry?

Lidl leads the way on Champagne deals

Morrisons slashes price of Champagne

Morrisons is cutting the cost of some Champagnes to below half price, including Bollinger at £17.95.

Waitrose´s Howard-Sneyd warns of "catastrophic" future

The future of wine retailing in the UK is at a crossroads and if it follows the wrong path it could be "catastrophic" for the industry, warned Waitrose´s Justin Howard-Sneyd speaking at today´s Wine Future 09 in Rioja.

Waitrose sweeps convenience market

UK supermarket chain Waitrose is poised to move into the convenience market pinned on new deals with Welcome Break and Boots and in a move that could double the number of its grocery stores.

Waitrose buyers invite customers on trips

Waitrose wine buyers plan to take consumers on organised wine and gourmet tours in an attempt to educate them about their wine range.

Wines in the press - September 11-13

Guardian

For a taste of "summer and winter in a single gulp", Victoria Moore suggests Pineau des Charentes, because "it has the combination of fresh harvest fruit and throat-burning Cognac".

Wines in the press - September 4-6

Guardian

Bordeaux Wine Council teams up with Lovefilm

The Bordeaux Wine Council and Lovefilm.com have teamed up with a number of major supermarkets in an a new promotional initiative.

Wines in the press - August 14-16

The Guardian

Whirrrr; or, more accurately, crunch-clack, isn't as satisfying as a pop, but increasingly this is the sound we hear when we open a wine bottle, says Victoria Moore.

The Pink Pound

Harpers Wine & Spirit devised the ultimate rosé tasting to gauge reaction from the trade.

VK Vodka clinches Threshers and Sainsbury's deals

Ready to drink vodka brand VK Vodka Kick has secured deals with Threshers and Sainsburys to stock four of its flavoured vodkas.

Wines in the Press 16/17 May 2009

What the wine critics have to say in the press this weekend.

Alcohol helps to boost Waitrose sales

Alcohol sales were one of the few highlights of Waitrose's trading year in 2008.

Wines in the Press, January 24-25

Our review of what the national wine critics had to say this last weekend, January 24-25

Wines in the Press, January 10-11

The Observer

Morrisons offers New Year bargains

Morrisons is entering the New Year with a range of discounts on branded wines.

Tojaki and top shelf...

Botrytis Masterclass on Friday in Soho - tasted a 1959 Steinberger Riesling TBA. OMG, a reverential hush descended on the room and cruised home later on a cloud of euphoria with still the taste of caramelised quince in my mouth.

Grand Marnier launches supermarket sampling campaign

Grand Marnier has launched a sampling programme as it bids to enhance the liqueur's usage during the autumn and winter months. Text