'Super-star' fine wine prices plummet as market crashes
Published: 05 January, 2012
Lafite 2008's 45% drop in value is the "pin-up for what's gone wrong in the market", according to Liv-ex's co-founder.
Calling all independent wine merchants
Published: 05 January, 2012
Harpers is carrying out exclusive research into the size, specialisms and successes of the independent sector in conjunction with the Specialist Importers Trade Tastings.
Read more...Sterling climbs to 15 month high
Published: 05 January, 2012
Sterling climbed to a 15 month high against the euro yesterday after investors moved away from the ailing single currency.
Read more...Harpers calls for Design Awards entries
Published: 05 January, 2012
Harpers Wine and Spirit is calling for entries to its 2012, Design Awards.
Read more...Update: Strong Xmas for independent wine retailers
Published: 05 January, 2012
Independent wine retailers put in a strong performance in December, despite fears that the gloomy economic outlook would squeeze consumer spending.
Read more...Rolling update: Festive wine sales up in supermarkets
Published: 04 January, 2012
Despite the gloomy economic times, wine sales in supermarkets were up during the festive season - with Sainsbury's proclaiming it their "most successful Christmas ever".
Rémy Martin discontinues existing VSOP
Published: 04 January, 2012
Rémy Martin is withdrawing its original VSOP from the European market and launching a mature cask finish expression in its place.
Read more...Accolade Wines launches website for independents
Published: 04 January, 2012
Independent retailers will be able to get postcode specific information about their customers and which wines appeal to them, thanks to a new website from Accolade Wines.
Brancott Estate unveils new look
Published: 04 January, 2012
New Zealand wine brand, Brancott Estate, is to unveil its final transition from Montana to Brancott Estate, with a contemporary new look and extensive re-packaging.
Read more...Sterling holds ground, but concerns are renewed over double-dip recession
Published: 04 January, 2012
Sterling strengthened marginally against the US dollar yesterday after better than expected global data helped improve risk appetite and gave support to the pound.
Read more...Stylishly Miopasso
Published: 03 January, 2012
Stefano Girelli's "The Wine People" has launched two new southern Italian wines in its Miopasso range (rrp £8.99).
Read more...Business failures in eating out sector to increase, expert warns
Published: 03 January, 2012
The hospitality sector will have to innovate to survive, as trading toughens in 2012, warns foodservice consultancy Horizons.
Read more...Findlater to distribute Stolichnaya in Ireland
Published: 03 January, 2012
Findlater Wine and Spirit Group is to distribute the Stolichnaya Premium vodka portfolio in Ireland.
Read more...VK revamp for 2012
Published: 03 January, 2012
Global Brands has redesigned its VK range to a slimline look as the company gears up for further marketing exposure in 2012.
Read more...'Green' wines less popular with consumers, says Berry Bros
Published: 03 January, 2012
Top merchant Berry Bros & Rudd says environmentally-friendly wines are proving less popular with consumers - biodynamic wine sales fell 54% in 2011 and organic wine sales dropped 63% on 2010.
Read more...Wines in the press- Dec 30- Jan 2
Published: 03 January, 2012
The Guardian
Was 2011 a good year or a bad year for wine? Asks Fiona Beckett.
Sterling- stable start to 2012
Published: 03 January, 2012
Sterling has started the new year much where it left off, hovering just under €1.20/£1 against the euro and at $1.5570/£1 against the US dollar.
Read more...Cameron 'keen on minimum alcohol pricing'
Published: 29 December, 2011
The minimum pricing debate has taken an unexpected twist with reports that David Cameron has ordered officials to draw up plans for an English version of the scheme.
Read more...Reality check for Bordeaux prices
Published: 29 December, 2011
Bordeaux prices could be approaching a reality check in 2012, according to experts.
Read more...Geoffrey Dean blog: Nicolas Feuillatte - Champagne? What crisis?
Published: 29 December, 2011
Crisis? What crisis? The Eurozone may be facing one, and the UK may be
in recession, but Champagne sales within the EU are up by 4.2% for
this year. Russia, China and Brazil have all been driving bubbly
consumption higher. Although discounting has played a part, UK
retailers report higher demand for Champagne and sparkling wines over
Christmas and New Year. Waitrose revealed a 26% rise in sales on last year, with Marks & Spencer managing 25% more.
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