German Pinot Noir put to the test
Published: 24 October, 2011
Some of the world's top Pinot Noirs will be pitted against the best from Germany at a blind tasting at the end of this month.
Read more...Sterling hits six week high against dollar
Published: 24 October, 2011
Sterling strengthened to a six week high against the US dollar this morning as it tracked optimism that a deal would soon be reached to solve the European debt crisis.
Read more...UK is number one market for Chilean wine
Published: 24 October, 2011
The UK has regained the top spot as Chile's number one export market for bottled wine.
Read more...Don Shenker leaves Alcohol Concern
Published: 24 October, 2011
The chief executive of health charity Alcohol Concern, Don Shenker, is stepping down after the group failed to secure sufficient funding.
Second wine store for Enoteca Da Luca
Published: 24 October, 2011
Italian wine and food shop Enoteca Da Luca, owned by restaurateur Robert Dora, is to open a second store in the City of London, and is on the look-out for additional sites across the capital.
Read more...Doctors urge two or three-day break from alcohol
Published: 23 October, 2011
Doctors have told the government that drinking guidelines should deal with the frequency of alcohol consumption, not just how much is consumed.
Read more...Christmas kits aimed at cocktail novices
Published: 23 October, 2011
Funkin has produced a Christmas cocktail starter pack to encourage pubs and bars which don't already serve cocktails to introduce them for the festive season.
Read more...Portman Group releases first report on alcohol responsibility measures
Published: 21 October, 2011
The Portman Group is today publishing its first annual report on alcohol responsibility measures in a bid to show how the industry regulates its marketing and the measures it takes to help reduce alcohol misuse.
Read more...Sterling falls against the dollar but rises against the euro
Published: 21 October, 2011
Sterling fell against the dollar but gained against the euro according to Smart Currency Exchange's currency analysis for Harpers.
Read more...Fairtrade wines need to do more to convince restaurateurs
Published: 21 October, 2011
Restaurants might be serving Fairtrade coffee as a matter of course, but the logo is failing to persuade on-trade buyers to add ethical wines to their list.
Read more...Trade questions restaurant discount vouchers
Published: 20 October, 2011
The jury is out on whether discount vouchers offer retailers and restaurateurs lasting custom or harm trade.
Pernod sales down in UK
Published: 20 October, 2011
Poor performances from Jacob's Creek and Martell have contributed to a 4% decline in UK sales for Pernod Ricard in the three months to October.
Read more...Diageo's Hyde to take WSTA role
Published: 20 October, 2011
Diageo Wines Europe managing director Nick Hyde has been nominated as new chairman of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.
Read more...De Bortoli reveals multiple and independent strategy
Published: 20 October, 2011
Australia's fifth largest producer, De Bortoli wines, is determined to succeed in the UK both in supermarkets and with independents.
Read more...Mumsnet joins Drinkaware to help parents talk to pre-teens
Published: 19 October, 2011
Drinkaware is harnessing the power of Mumsnet bloggers to encourage parents to talk to their pre-teens about alcohol.
Read more...Wines in the press- October 13-16
Published: 19 October, 2011
The Guardian
Fiona Beckett has set out to debunk the myth that wine doesn't go with chocolate.
Last chance to take part in Harpers indies' supplier consultation
Published: 19 October, 2011
This week is the final chance to have your say as part of the Harpers Wine & Spirit consultation with independent wine merchants to see what points of principle they would like to see suppliers follow when serving the independent sector.
Halewood International remains under family control
Published: 19 October, 2011
Halewood International has confirmed it will remain in its current independent form following the death of its chairman and chief executive John Halewood.
Oddbins relaunch: customers to decide wine prices
Published: 19 October, 2011
The newly relaunched Oddbins is asking customers to decide how its wine should pe priced.
Read more...Gonzalez Byass launches Fino Palmas Sherries range
Published: 19 October, 2011
Gonzalez Byass has launched a range of four classic Fino Palmas Sherries following the success of its Tio Pepe en rama.
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