Wine

Hi-Spirits broker a gin deal

17-Feb-2012 - Award-winning Broker’s London Dry Gin is now part of specialist distributor Hi-Spirits' growing drinks portfolio.

Chilean wine producer steps up on-trade presence

13-Feb-2012 - Chilean wine producer Viñas Morande has announced a new UK agent and plans to step up it's presence in the on-trade.

Jascots seals Pannier deal

07-Feb-2012 - Jascots, the on-trade specialist wine merchant, has formed a partnership with Champagne Pannier to distribute its range throughout the UK.

New wines from Pernod Ricard

25-Jan-2012 - Pernod Ricard is showcasing a new range of “light and fresh” Jacob’s Creek wines at its Australia Day tasting on 26 January.

Condor brings out Argentinian wines

25-Jan-2012 - Condor Wines’ offer includes the Maipe range of entry-level house wines from Bodega Chakana, six bargain wines from Bodega La Rural and four premium products...

Jacob's Creek partners Agassi

17-Jan-2012 - Jacob’s Creek has signed a three-year partnership with tennis legend Andre Agassi.

Brancott completes makeover with app

16-Jan-2012 - Said to be the Pernod Ricard-owned brand’s final transition from Montana to Brancott Estate, which start-ed last October, an updated label celebrates Brancott Vineyard, where...

Hollywood glam for Aussie wine range

16-Dec-2011 - Jacob’s Creek Cool Harvest is the name of a new range of wines aimed at driving the ‘light and fresh’ market in the UK.

Heritage to distribute for Darling

12-Dec-2011 - Independent wine importer and wholesaler Heritage Wines has secured a distribution deal with South African producer Darling Cellars to distribute its premium varietal wine in the UK

Trade groups demand scrapping of duty escalator

04-Feb-2011 - The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is urging the government to freeze beer tax to give the industry a boost at the Budget next...

Licensing Law: Plans to deregulate 75ml wine measure

03-Feb-2011 - In recent times, more and more restaurants and wine bars have adopted the practice of selling a range of wines in sample-sized measures. The idea...

Ianthe Butt: My 'below-cost' booze odyssey

20-Jan-2011 - Tesco, Blackfriars The cheapest wine on offer was a £3.63 Italian Merlot, a good £1.60 more than the minimum price of £2.03. FAIL Costco, Waterloo Single cans of...

Live web chat with Bernard Hickin of Jacob's Creek at 1pm today

19-Jan-2011 - As the new chief winemaker at Jacob's Creek, Bernard Hickin is at the forefront of Australian winemaking. Supervising the process from vineyard to bottle -...

National Wine Month website launched

14-Jan-2011 - Licensees can get tips on making the most at wine after the online launch of National Wine Month (NWM). The campaign is set to take...

Rioja brand Campo Viejo to educate diners about wine

06-Jan-2011 - Rioja brand Campo Viejo is again launching its initiative to encourage diners to focus on their wine rather than food when dining. As part of...

Pub sales of wine and spirits tumbling

15-Dec-2010 - Wine and spirit sales have both slumped in the on-trade, according to a report from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA). Figures in the...

Drinks Product Launches of the Year: We have lift-off

13-Dec-2010 - Christmas - it's the time of year where it's out with the old and in with the new. The scruffy old slippers with the hole...

English wine supports charity

22-Oct-2010 - The bespoke sparkling wine, Demelza Fizz, was made exclusively for Demelza Hospice Care for Children. Made from Chapel Down's award-winning Pinot Reserve 2004 and Pinot...

Sparkling Wine Focus: Selling the sparkle

13-Oct-2010 - For a long time, Champagne has been synonymous with style and sophistication. Boutique Champagne house Perrier-Jouët's prestige cuvée Belle Epoque, enjoyed by the likes of...

Heritage Wine has an online advantage

01-Oct-2010 - The guides have been designed to help pubs, bars and restaurants to better choose wine, as well as providing a convenient way of fitting wine...

Molson Coors offers Chapel Down UK wine

24-Sep-2010 - Wines from award-winning English wine producer Chapel Down are now available through Molson Coors (UK). Sparkling wines from the Kent-based producer, including Vintage Reserve Brut, Pinot...

Jeremy Beadles: Off-trade is not the enemy

23-Sep-2010 - Cast your minds back to January 2009. Barack Obama was inaugurated into the White House and the Icelandic banking system had just fallen off a...

Pernod Ricard's festive plans

27-Aug-2010 - Pernod Ricard has unveiled marketing plans to "drive premium" across its key brands in the build-up to Christmas, including a range of television adverts, new...

Warning as mandatory code part two nears

24-Aug-2010 - A trade group has issued a reminder to licensees to be ready for the next stage of the mandatory code on alcohol sales. The second...

Matthew Clarke sells Forth Wines

05-Aug-2010 - Matthew Clarke, the drinks distributor, has sold its Forth Wines business to a consortium of ex-trade figures for an undisclosed sum. Backed by RBS and a...