02-Nov-2017 By Nikkie Sutton
Carlsberg UK wine arm Crown Cellars has extended its on-trade-only Quirky Wines after its debut last year.
29-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton
Drinks giant Molson Coors has launched its 2017 wine brochure, which aims to help licensees boost wine sales by building the right range for their customers.
16-Mar-2017 By Georgina Townshend
In the space of five years the Botanist has gone from being the latest spark of invention from the Living Ventures stable to an established brand with national coverage, and some extremely punchy growth plans.
The drinks list: top 100 brands
30-Nov-2016 By Michelle Perrett
Eight wine brands are in the top 100 brands pubs should stock behind the bar.
Wine
14-Jun-2016 By Nicholas Robinson
Mitchells and Butlers (M&B) has partnered with South African Winery Gabb Family Vineyards to develop a range of wines for the menus of its Toby Carvery and Harvester pub chains.
Gin
17-May-2016 By Nicholas Robinson
Gin may not be the "easiest drink to pair with food", but celebrity chef Valentine Warner has given it a good crack and revealed his top tips.
Wine
18-Apr-2016 By Nicholas Robinson
Carlsberg-owned Crown Cellars – the brewer's UK wine and spirits division – has launched a range of on-trade exclusive wines aimed at attracting younger, quirkier customers and to compete with craft ale.
30-Mar-2016 By Daniel Woolfson
Bidvest Foodservice has announced the launch of a new range of wines under its specialist drinks division ViVAS.
11-Jun-2014 By Jessica Mason
Crown Cellars, the specialist wine and spirits division of Carlsberg UK, has launched an updated wines and spirits portfolio, along with a new website.
04-Mar-2014 By Robyn Black
South Africa wine brand Fish Hoek has been given a new look, including a “debossed” bottle – the first of its kind in the UK, according to brand owner Accolade Wines.
10-Oct-2013 By Robyn Black
An ambitious £1m global campaign for Australian wine brand Lindeman’s has been unveiled, as part of a bid to take on the might of Hardys and Jacob’s Creek.
17-Aug-2012 By Robyn Black
Cocktails and wine are two of the big Christmas growth categories and drinks giant Pernod Ricard is hoping to capitalise on this with a range of Jacob’s Creek wine cocktails.
16-Dec-2011 By Matthew Moggridge
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.
10-Oct-2011
Sheila McWattie talks to licensee David Carrick, of the Paris House in Hove, East Sussex, about platters, coffee and French wine
05-May-2011 By Robyn Black
This year's London International Wine Fair — 17-19 May — promises so much more than just some wines to try, reports Robyn Black.
Orchid employees name new wine range
08-Apr-2011 By Michelle Perrett
Two employees from Orchid Pub Company were celebrating after winning a competition to name and design the label for its new wine range. The...
New wines from Matthew Clark
14-Mar-2011 By Robyn Black
Key changes taking place in Matthew Clark's Argentinean, Californian and South African wine ranges
07-Mar-2011 By Robyn Black
People tend to go for brands they recognise when ordering wine in pubs, says Robyn Black.
02-Mar-2011 By Robyn Black
Spanish wines offer a wealth of opportunities for canny pub licensees with new varietals and upcoming regions. Robyn Black reports.
21-Jun-2010 By Robyn Black
Wine supplier Bibendum has signed up an Indian winery to try and crack the curry market. Grover Vineyards is based an hour's drive north of...
12-Mar-2010 By Sonya Hook
Foster's EMEA has launched two wines exclusively for the on-trade under its Rosemount label. The Australian wine producer is pitching its new...
10-Mar-2010 By Sonya Hook
Unconventional wines from a popular wine region are being introduced to the on-trade via Matthew Clark. Rare Vineyards comprises a Carignan, Malbec...
19-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
Australian wine producer Brown Brothers has overhauled its on-trade range — the two-strong Everton range of wines has been given a new label .
New bottle size for Jacob's Creek
12-Sep-2009
Pernod Ricard has launched 50cl bottles of its Jacob's Creek Three Vines wine range. It was inspired by data sources including Jacob's...
Wine and food: Simplicity for success
17-Aug-2009
In days gone by, pubs were all about beer - soaked up with a bag of crisps or Scampi Fries. Now, in many pubs, the beer pumps share bar space with...
Booker's seven new wines for on-trade
01-Jun-2009 By Robyn Lewis
Wholesaler Booker has developed a wine range exclusively for the on-trade. The seven wines — three whites, three reds and a rosé — have been...
07-Apr-2009 By Robyn Lewis
Californian winery E&J Gallo is to launch a new male-oriented wine brand into the UK market. The Redwood Creek brand is to be rolled out across...
When is a wine drinker not a wine drinker?
25-Feb-2009
Irregular wine drinkers in the UK choose wine mainly from Australia, but France, Spain and Italy are the countries of origin that more regular...
Gallo's affordable image
16-Oct-2008 By Jessica Harvey
Gallo Family Vineyards will be the official drinks sponsor of the Affordable Art Fair from 23 to 26 October. The Gallo Family Vineyards wine bar...
10-Sep-2008 By Ewan Turney
Tesco has slashed the price of hundreds of wines in half as part of its Autumn wine festival — a move which is sure to further pressure pubs.
Vivas brings wine to life
12-Aug-2008
Graham Bulpett from the Priory Arms in South London and Tim Robinson from the Rose and Crown in Kent have set about creating their own events to...
A vine idea
17-Jul-2008
The unseasonable rain had a profound affect on the vines shipped in by Australian wine company McGuigan for a Central London initiative earlier this...
Enchanting Bordeaux wine launch
29-May-2008
Constellation Europe has partnered with Baron Philippe de Rothschild to create a "consumer-friendly" range of Bordeaux wines. The launch of the...
In Brief
29-May-2008
Good company for Ehrmanns South African wine Welmoed is to be distributed by Ehrmanns, following a decision by the wine-maker to consolidate its...
Wine Focus: Taking a new direction
29-Apr-2008
In man ways the Australians are the ones responsible for making the French look foolish. I'm talking about wine of course. For so long the be all and...
In Brief
10-Apr-2008
Heidsieck's sponsorship Champagne brands Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck have signed a three-year deal to sponsor the Academy of Food &...
Clark's new world of wine
21-Feb-2008
Matthew Clark has added to its wine portfolio by tying up an exclusive distribution deal with a leading Australian vineyard. As part of the...
BrandsBriefs
21-Feb-2008
Singha's 30th anniversary Singha Beer side-banners are visible on more than 100 London black cabs for a three- month spell until the Thai New Year,...
Worth more than a Sideways glance
14-Feb-2008
Californian wine is starting to make a real impact as more mid-market styles make their way across the Atlantic. Fiona Sims tells all Can you buy...
Wine+: The final countdown
10-Jan-2008
Yes it may be cold, rainy and oh so dark in the mornings. But rather than let the post-Christmas blues affect you, why not use the new year as an...
The Wine School: Food Matching
17-Dec-2007
Following on from Will Beckett's insight into the 'best grape varieties to stock in your pub', the Wine School takes a look at wine and food...
The Wine School: Grape varieties
08-Nov-2007
Creating a succinct wine list from scratch is no mean feat, particularly with the vast array of wines available. A trip to any of the major trade...
Wine+: Get to know your wine
16-Oct-2007
It is well known that to keep ahead in business, as well as keeping your concentration on your day-to-day affairs, you have to keep an eye on matters...
Chile climate
11-Oct-2007
Fiona Sims explains why cool-climate Chileans are hot property Everyone seems to be talking about Chile Too right. Chile's wine scene has developed...
Low alcohol wine becoming more fashionable
22-May-2007
Increasing numbers of drinkers believe low alcohol is fashionable, according to a new report.The research, issued today by Wine & Spirit Trade...
SPAIN
10-May-2007
Spain's lesser-known wine regions will get the chance to shine at the fair. The 2004 vintage of the Portia Prima premium wine - from Rioja producer...
AUSTRALIA
10-May-2007
Australia has emerged as the major challenger to France in the UK on-trade and the nation's wine producers have a big presence at the fair. The chief...
FRANCE
10-May-2007
France remains the biggest supplier of wine to the UK on-trade and is well-represented at this year's fair. Burgundy producer Louis Jadot will be...
Fruits of the Kiwis
08-Mar-2007
In the first of our new fortnightly Wine Seller series, Fiona Sims gives the lowdown on what's hot in New Zealand New Zealand wines aren't exactly...
Rosemount Estate has it all bottled up
07-Nov-2006
What is Rosemount's profile in Australia?We are a respected brand right throughout the country and recent research backs this. People know and like...
