CA Grand Crus expands into Burgundy with Chateau de Santenay acquisition

CA Grands Crus, the subsidiary of Credit Agricole, has added to
its strong portfolio of Bordeaux estates with the acquisition of
Chateau de Santenay in Burgundy. The purchase gives the French retail
banking giant some 90 hectares of various Burgundian parcels from
entry level standard to Grand Cru status, a fifth of a hectare having
been taken up in Clos de Vougeot.

Sterling remains steady at market quietens for Xmas

Sterling had a steady day against most currencies yesterday as the market quietens in the build up to Christmas.

Online shopping poses threat to January sales

It is estimated that up to £186 million could be spent online on Christmas day, as shoppers try to get ahead of high street January sales, according to online retail platform Shopow.

Invivo partners Drake & Morgan in New Year lower calorie drinks promo

Kiwi winery Invivo is partnering with London bar group, Drake & Morgan to promote its lower calorie Bella by Invivo, as part of the bar's "skinny cocktail menu".

Tagus Creek to expand into international market

Portuguese wine brand Tagus Creek is set for further international expansion, on the back of its 50% volume growth.

Russia's accession to World Trade Organisation, set to boost whisky exports

Sterling hits 11 month high against euro

Sterling hit the highest level against the euro since January 2011, breaking through €1.20/£1 and hitting a high of €1.2043/£1.

Sterling jumps to 11 month high against euro

Sterling jumped to an 11 month high against the euro yesterday as investors scrambled to buy the pound.

Retailers should tailor Xmas promos to local level, says IGD

Tailoring the customer experience at a local level and focusing on innovation, is the advice given to retailers on the run up to Christmas by market research company, IGD.

Legal challenge expected over alcohol pricing plan

The Scottish government has admitted it expects a legal challenge to its plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol.

Fake Blossom Hill alert in Scotland

Fake Blossom Hill has been found on sale in Scotland.

Burgundy Wine Board cancels annual UK tasting

The Burgundy Wine Board has cancelled its UK-based generic tasting in 2012 following feedback from the British trade and Burgundy producers.

Tesco to engage with consumer via online wine community

Tesco is ramping up its consumer engagement outside of the supermarket aisles, with the launch of an online wine community.

Portman Group extends Code of Practice response deadline

The Portman Group is extending the deadline for responses to its consultation on the Code of Practice for responsible alcohol marketing until January 31, 2012.

Sterling continues to hold ground against euro

Sterling continued to hover around a 10 month high against the euro as investors favour sterling to the ailing single currency.

Wine Society keeps prices static for 2012

The Wine Society has announced it will not put up prices in the new January list and has lowered prices on more than 300 wines.

Xmas wines in the press December 16-19

The Guardian
Fiona Beckett thinks Beaujolais Nouveau comes a month too early and is more fitting for a Boxing Day, with leftover turkey, ham and cold stuffing.

McGuigan Wines breaks into UK top 10

McGuigan Wines has broken into the top 10 wine brands in the UK for the first time, according to the latest Nielsen figures, making it 8th largest by value.

Jameson to undergo £80m distillery expansion

Pernod Ricard has announced a £80 million investment in the expansion of its Jameson Irish distillery, due to continued growth.

London independent wine merchant closes

London independent wine merchant Wines of the World has closed down.