Wines in the press - March 16-19
The Guardian
Read more...Consumers face a price hike of 44p per bottle of wine in the wake of duty and retailer increases next week.
Read more...Adding to its portfolio of flavoured vodkas, Stolichnaya has launched new flavour variant, Stoli Chocolat Razberi.
Read more...Ahead of 2011 en-primeur tastings in Bordeaux, Robert Parker casts doubt on whether there will ever be a repeat of the 2009 vintage - to which he awarded near-perfect scores.
Sterling has had a steady week, marginally gaining against the euro and losing against the US dollar.
Read more...Seven in 10 Champagne consumers buy based on brand and price, according to new research carried out by Lanson International.
Read more...Since 58% of shoppers are willing to trade up on wine, but only 11% do, Pernod Ricard is stepping up its premium push.
Read more...For the first time in its 490 year history, Champagne Philipponnat has announced allocation only sales for its Clos des Goisses.
Read more...Vinoteca is to open its third wine bar, dining room and wine shop in Soho, in mid April.
Read more...Sterling had a mixed day yesterday, strengthening against the majority of currencies including New Zealand and Australian dollars, before weaker than expected unemployment data halted the rally.
Read more...Legacy Wines, the recently launched impulse, export and on-trade division of Manchester-based Kingsland Wines & Spirits has added New Zealand brand Shorn to its portfolio.
Read more...Bibendum is launching a summer campaign to promote English wines and spirits to the on-trade.
Read more...Tesco's fine wine revamp has paid off - the retailer has seen sales jump 50% in the past year.
Read more...The popularity of Prestige Cuvée Champagne is on the up and could lead to a resurgence in Vintage and Blanc de Blanc styles, according to the UK Champagne Agents' Association.
Read more...Online wine retailer Naked Wines, is launching a global winemaking competition, that will guarantee $1million investment fund for the winners.
Read more...Sterling had a strong day yesterday strengthening against the majority of currencies and rising more than one cent against the euro to around €1.20/£1 interbank.
Read more...French wine brands should take a leaf out of the soft drinks or confectionery categories' books by thinking about what the consumer wants.
Read more...The Guardian
The big wine story so far, this year is turning out to be not prices but alcohol levels, says Fiona Beckett.
Pub and restaurant sales fell 3.7% in February, put down to a "prolonged hangover" after Christmas or fresh tightening of consumer purse strings.
French wine producer and négociant, Maison Sichel, has rebranded in order to to emphasise its 130 year family heritage.
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