Wine

Booze sales could be damaged with duty freeze cut

04-Jul-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Scrapping the alcohol duty freeze put in place last year by Government is “counter-productive”, and will increase pressure on cash-strapped consumers, the Wine & Spirit Trade Association has warned (WSTA).

What is natural wine and should pubs be stocking it?

22-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

The 21st century drinker is increasingly concerned about provenance and ethics in relation to the goods they consume, and wine is no exception in this regard.

Made wine tax “criminal” says urban mead producer

18-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

The rates of taxation for products classified as made wines are “criminal”, according to the founder of London’s first urban meadery.

Government making a mint from your booze sales

15-Jun-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

The Treasury is continuing to make a mint from UK booze sales, despite a freeze on alcohol duty in November, showing the sector can remain fruitful without another hike.

JDW to ditch Champagne in the run-up to Brexit

13-Jun-2018 By Nikkie Sutton

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) will offer more drinks from the UK and non-EU producers and brewers across its 880-strong estate from Monday 9 July in the run-up to the country’s departure from the EU.

Pub drinkers ‘more likely’ to be retired or single

12-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

People who drink beer and cider in the pub once a week or more are more likely to be retired and single than those who drink at home, according to a new study.

New products: English wine gets canny

08-Jun-2018 By James Beeson

Cans are now the de-facto small-pack option of choice for craft brewers, but now winemakers are getting in on the action.

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...