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Denis O’Flynn joins Kingsland Drinks

Published: 06 April, 2021

Kingsland Drinks Group has appointed Denis O’Flynn, previously MD at Pernod Ricard UK and chairman of the WSTA, as a non-executive director of its board.

Results of Harpers Wine Stars 2021 revealed

Published: 01 April, 2021

The much anticipated results of Harpers Wine Stars 2021 has been revealed, showcasing a host of excellent wines from around the world.

Spirits overtake wine in shopping baskets

Published: 01 April, 2021

Spirits reached a major milestone in 2020, overtaking wine to become the largest category in terms of penetration in the off-trade for the first time in at least five years.

South Africa's high hopes

Published: 01 April, 2021

If Bordeaux declares another 'vintage of the century' in 2021, then eyes will undoubtedly roll.

Balfour launches craft beer duo

Published: 01 April, 2021

Balfour Winery at Hush Heath Estate in Kent is launching two new craft beers – Jake’s Lager and Jake’s IPA, which will be distributed in the UK by Matthew Clark.

Wine Australia unveils largest global promotion to date

Published: 01 April, 2021

Wine Australia has unveiled its largest global promotion to push Oz wine to date.

Brits embrace at home wine drinking

Published: 31 March, 2021

Driven by Covid-19 lockdowns and closure of the on-trade, the at-home occasion has helped consumers reconnect with wine, with Brits having increasingly embraced wine drinking within the comfort of their own home during the pandemic, according to IWSR research.

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris postponed to 2022

Published: 31 March, 2021

This year's Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris exhibition has been moved to 14 to 16 February 2022 due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

WoSA expresses concern over lack of government consultation

Published: 31 March, 2021

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) has expressed concern over the lack of consultation by government in relation to further alcohol bans.

Freixenet Copestick adds entry-level wine to 'charity' range

Published: 31 March, 2021

Freixenet Copestick has added a new entry-level wine range to its charity Care for Wild Collection named after Rubybelle, a young rescued rhino.

Gladwin to retire as Wine GB deputy chair

Published: 31 March, 2021

Wine GB deputy chairman Peter Gladwin is to retire from the board at the next Annual General Meeting, currently planned for 27 May 2021.

Garçon appoints Angela Mount as supermarket advisor

Published: 31 March, 2021

Garçon Wines has appointed ex-Somerfield wine buyer Angela Mount to the role of supermarket advisor as part of plans to accelerate its potential in the UK.

Jeroboams launches first exclusive spirit

Published: 30 March, 2021

London wine merchant Jeroboams has launched its very first exclusive spirit, a WhistlePig Single Barrel 10-Year-Old Rye Whiskey.

Australian wine sales exceed supply for third year

Published: 30 March, 2021

Australian wine sales during 2019 to 2020 exceeded supply for the third year in a row impacted by drought conditions and bushfires in some regions of the country.

BWS sales growth slows on lockdown anniversary

Published: 30 March, 2021

Alcohol sales continued to grow in March in the grocery sector boosted by lockdown but this is likely to change as the on-trade reopens, Kantar has predicted.

IMW partners with Avino

Published: 30 March, 2021

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has selected wine tasting solutions company Avino to supply remote sample bottling and distribution in the UK.

Garage Wine Co moves from Bibendum to Freixenet Copestick

Published: 29 March, 2021

Freixenet Copestick has added Chile’s Garage Wine Co to its portfolio, with the wines set to be sold to the on-trade via Jascots Wine Merchants and online by Slurp.

Cotswolds Distillery announces Master Distiller achievement

Published: 29 March, 2021

The Institute of Brewing and Distilling (IBD) has awarded Cotswolds Distillery production director Nickolas Franchino the title of Master Distiller.

Exclusive distribution deal for Berry Bros and Walsh Whiskey

Published: 29 March, 2021

Berry Bros & Rudd (BBR) Brands has signed a deal as the exclusive distributor in the UK for Irish whiskey producer, Walsh Whiskey, from the 1 April, 2021.

Scottish drinks industry calls for balanced approach to alcohol policy

Published: 29 March, 2021

The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership (SAIP), an alliance of Scotland’s distillers, brewers, hospitality and retail businesses, has called for Scottish Parliamentary candidates to commit to a balanced approach to alcohol policy.

Denis O’Flynn joins Kingsland Drinks

Results of Harpers Wine Stars 2021 revealed

Spirits overtake wine in shopping baskets

South Africa's high hopes

Balfour launches craft beer duo

Wine Australia unveils largest global promotion to date

Brits embrace at home wine drinking

Wine Paris & Vinexpo Paris postponed to 2022

WoSA expresses concern over lack of government consultation

Freixenet Copestick adds entry-level wine to 'charity' range

Gladwin to retire as Wine GB deputy chair

Garçon appoints Angela Mount as supermarket advisor

Jeroboams launches first exclusive spirit

Australian wine sales exceed supply for third year

BWS sales growth slows on lockdown anniversary

IMW partners with Avino

Garage Wine Co moves from Bibendum to Freixenet Copestick

Cotswolds Distillery announces Master Distiller achievement

Exclusive distribution deal for Berry Bros and Walsh Whiskey

Scottish drinks industry calls for balanced approach to alcohol policy

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