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Borsa Vini Italiani tastings revealed for London and Manchester 2016

Published: 02 December, 2015

The Italian Trade Commission has announced the dates of its trade-only Borsa Vini Italiani tastings in January 2016.

Bibendum PLB unveils new insights into UK consumer profiles

Published: 02 December, 2015

New research from Bibendum PLB's insights team has defined eight distinct consumer categories in the UK drinks market.

US predicted to add 16 million new wine drinkers in next ten years

Published: 02 December, 2015

By 2025 there will be 109 million wine drinkers in the US, up from 93 million today, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.

CIVB offers chance to win weekend with top Bordelaise winemakers

Published: 02 December, 2015

Six UK wine lovers are being offered the chance to spend a weekend with a leading Bordelaise winemaker and learn the tricks of the trade, thanks to the Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB).

Whyte & Mackay goes with Gallo on US distribution for key brands

Published: 02 December, 2015

Whyte & Mackay has appointed E & J Gallo as the exclusive US distributor for its The Dalmore, Jura and John Barr whisky brands.

Vina Valdivieso appoints brand ambassador to drive sales

Published: 01 December, 2015

Chile's Valdivieso winery, together with its distributor Bibendum PLB, have appointed Jonas Tofterup as brand ambassador and export manager for the UK and Europe.

Hardys wins gold for Ashes England cricket campaign

Published: 01 December, 2015

Leading Australian wine brand Hardys has won two coveted international media awards for its £3.5 million above-the-line summer campaign celebrating its sponsorship of the England cricket team.

Martin Miller offering daily prizes in Gin Advent Calendar promotion

Published: 01 December, 2015

Independent distiller Martin Miller has launched a daily Advent Calendar competition on Twitter.

M&S tops first tranche of 2016 International Wine Challenge

Published: 01 December, 2015

Britain's multiple and discount retailers have taken home a total of 222 awards from Tranche One of the 2016 International Wine Challenge, including 21 gold medals.

Emperador buys brandy and Sherry businesses from Beam Suntory

Published: 01 December, 2015

Philippine-based brandy business Emperador is to buy the Jerez-based brandy and Sherry operations from Beam Suntory.

Concha y Toro signs BRIT Award sponsorship deal for Frontera

Published: 30 November, 2015

Chilean wine brand Frontera is to become the official wine of The BRIT Awards, in a partnership between the wine's producer, Concha y Toro, and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced last week.

East London Liquor Company offers whisky lovers dram come true

Published: 30 November, 2015

The East London Liquor Company is offering customers the chance to lay down their own cask of whisky.

John Dewar launches new Aberfeldy expression

Published: 30 November, 2015

John Dewar & Sons, the whisky arm of global drinks giant Barcardi, is releasing a new 16-year-old expression for Aberfeldy.

Harpers welcomes Andrew Catchpole as acting editor

Published: 30 November, 2015

Drinks writer, editor and presenter Andrew Catchpole has joined Harpers as acting editor.

Wine investment fraud unraveled in insolvency court

Published: 30 November, 2015

Eight inter-linked companies that fraudulently sold wine investments and carbon benefit units have been forcibly wound up in the high court, following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.