06-Nov-2013 By Robyn Black
Brewer Adnams has released details of its first whiskies, which are scheduled to go on sale on Thursday 5 December.
18-Sep-2013 By Poppleston Allen
Here is a quick, and hopefully helpful, guide on the basics of serving under-18s in pubs, clubs and restaurants.
26-Jul-2013 By Robyn Black
Cava brand Freixenet is attempting to lure in younger cider drinkers to sparkling wine with the launch of two new wines under its Mia brand.
Medlar Restaurant's Clement Robert is Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2013 champion
30-May-2013 By Lesley Foottit
Head sommelier at Medlar Restaurant, London has won the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2013 competition.
12-Apr-2013 By Snifter
Ever heard of the publican and beer sommelier that's allergic to beer?
27-Nov-2012 By Robyn Black
Years of relentless price increases in pubs, bars and restaurants have led to falling sales of wine in the on-trade, according to a new report by Accolade Wines.
09-Nov-2012 By Phil Mellows
At the risk of boring everyone, I’m returning to the subject of my previous diary, Prof Klaus Makela’s paper dismissing cost-to-society calculations of alcohol harm as a waste of time. Twitter friend and public health researcher Claire Harkins is to blame,...
02-Nov-2012 By Jessica Harvey
Australian wine brand Hardys will be sponsoring the BBC Good Food Shows this autumn for the third year running.
01-Aug-2012
Pub Chef looks at what three licensees are doing to help drive food and drink sales at their pubs.
21-Jun-2012 By Robyn Black
Echo Falls is to get a new look as part of a “record-breaking year of investment” in the wine.
13-Feb-2012 By Lesley Foottit
Heston Blumenthal’s former head chef has joined a Berkshire pub and introduced a French influence to the menu.
25-Jan-2012 By Matthew Moggridge
A new wine importer has introduced a range of Argentinian wines at both the value and premium ends of the market.
01-Dec-2011 By Sheila McWattie
Nick Gibson, licensee of the Drapers Arms in Islington, north London, shares insights on his £1m-turnover business with Sheila McWattie.
28-Nov-2011 By Matthew Moggridge
Wine sales are lagging behind total alcohol sales in the on-trade for the first time in five years, according to a recent market report. Accolade Wines’ recently published Wine Nation Report 2011 shows that while total alcohol sales are down 2.8 per cent...
01-Nov-2011 By Lesley Foottit
The Publican’s Morning Advertiser’s former Pub of the Year has picked up another top industry award for its wine list.
Encourage all hospitality staff to improve wine knowledge
01-Sep-2011 By Becky Paskin
Pub and restaurant owners should encourage their British staff to take up a career as a sommelier to balance the level of foreign someliers in the industry.
01-Jun-2011 By Vivas
As the weather starts to get warmer, consumers steadily spend more on wine — wine supplier Vivas has put together some top tips.
25-May-2011 By Michelle Perrett
Drinkaware has developed MyDrinkaware - an easy-to-use online unit calculator and drink diary. The tool provides feedback on risk levels based on...
06-May-2011 By Lesley Foottit
PubChef takes a look at some top ideas for driving food sales at your pub — featuring wine and cheese nights and a fashion show.
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.
14-Apr-2011 By PMA reporter
Pubs lose out on 60% of potential wine sales, so we've joined forces with WaverleyTBS wine experts to help you grab some of those lost sales.
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...
10-Mar-2011 By Graham Ridout
Matthew Clark has sourced 200 new varieties in its 2011/2012 wine list — with additions from Argentina, South Africa and California.
'Cameron declares war on red tape'
07-Mar-2011 By James Wilmore
David Cameron yesterday declared a personal war on red tape in a bid to get Britain's businesses booming. The PM put himself at the vanguard of an...
22-Feb-2011 By Robyn Black
Californian wine company E&J Gallo launches a new chilled red wine concept under its Gallo Family Vineyards brand.
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 is...
Paul Chase: All newspapers do is reinforce stereotypes
02-Feb-2011
The gist of the story was that among that minority of 11 to 15-year-olds who binge-drink (as opposed to just drink), girls are catching up with boys...
20-Jan-2011 By Robyn Black
The Australian wine category is faltering in the UK on-trade. Robyn Black says pubs should exploit what is a huge, and largely untapped, opportunity.
Majestic Wine focuses on on-trade
16-Dec-2010 By Gurjit Degun
Majestic Wine has launched a commercial arm to focus on wine sales to the on-trade. Majestic Commercial has a dedicated website with vintage charts...
16-Dec-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Wine sales are growing in value in pubs, clubs and restaurants as well as in supermarkets, despite a fall in volume. On-trade wine sales were up...
10-Dec-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Enterprise Inns lessee Gerry Price is opening a speciality wine and spirit shop next to his pub early next year. Price, who runs the Inn at West End...
23-Nov-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for driving food and drink sales at your pub including a karaoke room, pig rearing and a game and wine evening. Karaoke room Where: Columbo...
09-Nov-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Lesley Foottit looks at food and drink matching ideas for Christmas menus to maximise sales over the festive period.
08-Nov-2010 By MA reporter
The MA visited Home Lounge Bar and Restaurant in Nottinghamshire to try to persuade drinkers to choose wine in bars as well as at home.
26-Oct-2010 By Phil Mellows
Phil Mellows discusses the merits of banning or restricting caffeine in alcoholic drinks.
06-Sep-2010 By Jo Bruce
In this month's focus on how to drive drink sales around food, Jo Bruce looks at ideas for wines and beers to match with Mediterranean food. There...
20-Aug-2010 By The PMA Team
Tim Bacon, the entrepreneur behind Living Ventures, is lining up two more bar-restaurant openings in Manchester — the Alchemist and a concept with...
11-Aug-2010 By Mark Stretton, M&C Report
Tim Bacon, the entrepreneur behind Living Ventures, is lining up two more bar-restaurant openings in Manchester - the Alchemist and a concept with a...
'£4 a pint looms amid soaring barley prices and VAT rise'
10-Aug-2010
The pub price of a pint of beer, which has doubled in the last 19 years, looks set to climb further next year as poor barley harvests in Eastern...
30-Jul-2010 By Fiona Sims
Fiona Sims looks at how licensees can boost drinks sales by recommending to go with different fish.
30-Jul-2010 By Robyn Black
Wine supplier Enotria is rolling out its new wine training scheme for bar staff following a successful trial with M&B brand Village Pub & Kitchen.
Wine Focus: Beating the great wine buff bluff...
29-Jul-2010 By Claire Dodd Claire
There's a Michael McIntyre sketch that sums up perfectly the confusion and terror caused when ordering wine. "When the waiter comes and says would...
23-Jul-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for driving food sales at your pub including an open-air theatre, blind wine tastings and kitchen garden tours.
Wine trends: In vine fettle
21-Jul-2010 By Jessica Harvey Jessica
When it comes to wine, few Brits will admit that they don't know whether Rioja is a grape or a region. But there's no denying we have a taste for it...
15-Jul-2010 By Nigel Huddleston
Wine has become an established part of the pub serve and Nigel Huddleston finds there are plenty of initiatives which can help deliver better results.
01-Jul-2010 By Sonya Hook
Matthew Clark is showcasing 150 new wines in its 2010 wine list. The company, which won the Wine List 2009/10 of the Year award at the...
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...
Small Beer branches into wine
14-Jun-2010 By Sonya Hook
Cask ale wholesaler Small Beer is expanding its product range by branching into wine. The company, celebrating its 30th year, has launched a new...
04-Jun-2010 By The PMA Team
Ever So Sensible, headed by former M&B executive Chris Bulaitis has opened its fourth Le Mistral French-style bistro.
02-Jun-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Brewer Molson Coors has beefed up its wine offer, as part of a bid to double its share of the wine market over the next two years. Last week the...
