Wine

M&B targets younger 'drinkers' with new alcoholic popsicles

25-Apr-2017 By Helen Gilbert

Mitchells & Butlers is hoping to attract younger consumers with a selection of ‘Instagrammable’ premium alcoholic popsicles.

Plea for Brits home and abroad to 'raise a glass' this St George’s Day

21-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

As St George’s Day celebrations commence up and down the country this weekend, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has called on Brits and UK ambassadors across the world to “raise a glass” to all the wine and spirit makers across England’s 'green...

Pubs warned ‘watch out for duty cheats’ after rules tightened

19-Apr-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Federation of Wholesale Distributors (FWD) has urged pubs to be vigilant when purchasing alcohol following the introduction of tougher wholesale registration rules.

Rock ’n’ Roll star Sting speaks about his vineyard, love of wine, and singing in cellars

11-Apr-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Sitting poised in an elegant and dark underground restaurant, a stone’s throw from The Ritz, journalists and wine enthusiasts sit not so close to each other sipping – some spitting – wines made from Rock ’n’ Roll legend Sting’s Tuscan vineyard.

Pricey booze steadies wet sales in pubs

10-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Expensive alcohol is helping pubs, bars and restaurants to increase or maintain profits from wet sales as consumers look for more premium experiences.

St Austell rebrands wine division

03-Apr-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Cornish brewer and pubco St Austell has rebranded and relaunched its dedicated wine division.

WSTA urges close relationship with EU as Article 50 trigger looms

29-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has urged the Government to protect the British wine and spirits industry by maintaining a “special relationship” with Europe as Theresa May kicks off Brexit negotiations this week.

CAMRA backs report on health benefits of alcohol

28-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has responded to a study in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) that found moderate drinkers have a lower risk of heart attack, angina and heart failure when compared to teetotallers.

WSTA warns Government over post-Brexit bootlegging

27-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned Government that if Brexit talks do not achieve frictionless borders, delays and gridlocks at ports will “encourage the resurgence of alcohol smugglers”.

World’s first ‘drip-free’ wine bottle unveiled by US scientist

24-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

The days of near-unavoidable tablecloth stains may be nearing their end, with a US scientist unveiling the world’s first drip-free wine bottle.

Low-calorie Skinny wine to roll out across M&B pubs

23-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) will introduce new wine brand The Skinny Fizz across a large segment of its pub estate next month.

Winners of first independent English wine competition announced

21-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend

The inaugural winners of the Independent English Wine Awards (IEWA) have been unveiled after judging took place last week.

BBPA: beer should have been included in low-strength consultation

21-Mar-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has hit out at the Government’s low-strength consultation, which focused on wine and cider, because beer was not included.

Grape expectations: how wine is evolving in the pub sector

16-Mar-2017 By Daniel Woolfson

Ordering a glass of house wine in the local used to result in receiving a drink that tasted more like sulphuric acid than Syrah. Thankfully for customers’ stomach linings, those days are over.