Wine

Chapel Down's double gold at International Wine & Spirits Competition

21-May-2018 By James Beeson

English winemaker Chapel Down has won two gold and two silver awards in the International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC).

Will English fizz feature at the royal wedding?

16-May-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Information about the royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle this weekend (19 May) has been readily available, but news of what sparkling wine will be served is still under wraps.

New products: Here come the lagers

01-May-2018 By James Beeson

Three new launches signal the start of the great British summer, as premium and craft lager options continue to prove popular.

Freixenet launches Italian rosé

18-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Sparkling wine brand Freixenet has unveiled its first-ever Italian sparkling rosé in a bid to join “the blossoming rosé renaissance”.

Garden Fillers: how to maximise summer drinks sales in your pub

18-Apr-2018 By Emma Eversham

What Brits drink in pub gardens has evolved dramatically over the years, with promiscuous punters swapping their favourite tipple as frequently as the summer weather changes. But with hopes of a scorcher this year, operators and suppliers are already...

Crown Cellars launches 2018 wine offering

17-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Crown Cellars, the specialist wine division of Carlsberg UK, has launched its 2018 wines portfolio.

Wine drinkers 'consuming less but better quality'

17-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Wine drinkers are moving towards quality and not quantity, according to a new report by Accolade Wines - owners of Hardy’s, Echo Falls and Jack Rabbit.

New products: Bloody ‘Ell is back

16-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

Beavertown’s seasonal blood orange IPA is back in stock. Be quick, it won’t hang around for long, and when it’s gone, it’s gone.

Matthew Clark Bibendum issues reassurances following C&C deal

13-Apr-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Newly formed drinks company Matthew Clark Bibendum has claimed it will be “business as usual” following its acquisition by C&C Group.

Jack Rabbit owner Accolade Wines sold to US private equity firm

05-Apr-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

In the same week Conviviality sold Matthew Clark and Bibendum to C&C Group, Accolade Wines has confirmed its sale to US investors the Carlyle Group for £546m (AU$1bn).

Analysis

What does C&C’s acquisition of Matthew Clark mean for pubs?

05-Apr-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Following its acquisition of Matthew Clark and Bibendum, C&C Group is set to revive the parts of the businesses that stalled during former owner Conviviality’s near month-long financial calamity. The big challenge, however, will be restoring faith...

Matthew Clark and Bibendum acquired by C&C

04-Apr-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Less than 12 hours after officially announcing its interest to buy out Conviviality brands Matthew Clark and Bibendum, C&C Group has confirmed the transaction is now complete.

C&C primed to buy Matthew Clark and Bibendum

04-Apr-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Bulmers cider owner C&C Group is in “advanced” discussions with beleaguered drinks distributor Conviviality to buy Matthew Clark and Bibendum with support from AB InBev.

It’s been a record breaking year for UK wine

03-Apr-2018 By James Beeson

A record number of bottles of English and Welsh wine were released on to the market last year, according to new data from HMRC.

Pubs plan as Conviviality goes into administration

03-Apr-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Pubs are preparing to put contingency plans in place following news that wine supplier Conviviality has filed for administration.