On September 21 the trade will have a chance to taste their way through the first UK showing of New Zealand's 2011 vintage white wines and 2010 red wines, together with newly released wines from past vintages.
Eight chef and sommelier teams have been chosen for the Grand Final of the Champagne Jacquart Rising Stars Trophy.
Read more...A panel of leading figures from the wine and spirit trade has been announced to round off this year's Wine and Spirit Trade Association, WSTA Conference on September 14.
Read more...Malibu is investing heavily in above-the-line support this summer to promote its new range of serve suggestions, cocktail pouches and pre-mixed cans.
Read more...Sterling fell against the US dollar and euro yesterday, due largely to a decrease in the UK's service sector activity over the last three months.
Read more...A merger has been announced between New Zealand's leading sustainable wine producer, Yealands Estate, and Kiwi wine investment company, Ager Sectus.
Read more...Two Cornish drinks producers have teamed up to create what they claim is the first whiskey to be produced in Cornwall in over 300 years and the oldest whiskey to be launched in England for more than a century.
Read more...German herbal liqueur brand, Jägermeister has threatened legal action against five bars in the Midlands over claims they served substitute products.
Read more...Le Creuset is celebrating its launch of Le Creuset Wine Accessories by inviting retailers to create themed competition window displays of its new products.
Read more...Leading independent wine retailers and suppliers will come together next month to debate whether a suppliers' charter should be established to regulate how wine is sold.
Sterling hit a low of 1.5% against the US$ and was the second worst performer after the Swiss franc.
Read more...Laphroaig Triple Wood, previously only available in the travel retail sector, is being launched in the UK by Maxxium.
Read more...The live online De Bortoli launch of its BellaRiva range of wines yesterday, saw 120 unique viewers between its two virtual tastings.
Read more...Sainsbury's has put the growth of its fine wines by 47% over the last 12 months down to the fact that consumers don't want to forego luxury in the recession.
Read more...Chilean winery Casa Silva is reporting successful results for what it claims is Chile's most southerly vineyard.
US social media celebrity, Gary Vaynerchuk has announced the end of his daily wine broadcast, Daily Grape.
Read more...Samples of wine can now be sold under 75ml, according to new legislation from the National Measurement Office (NMO).
Read more...Ready-to-drink vodka products sold in foil pouches do not unduly appeal to children nor suggest that consumption enhances performance, according to a ruling by the Independent Complaints Panel.
In times of trouble many businesses turn to trade associations for advice or practical help ? Harpers wants to assess how valuable they are to drinks firms.
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