Independent retailers will be able to get postcode specific information about their customers and which wines appeal to them, thanks to a new website from Accolade Wines.
New Zealand wine brand, Brancott Estate, is to unveil its final transition from Montana to Brancott Estate, with a contemporary new look and extensive re-packaging.
Read more...Sterling strengthened marginally against the US dollar yesterday after better than expected global data helped improve risk appetite and gave support to the pound.
Read more...Stefano Girelli's "The Wine People" has launched two new southern Italian wines in its Miopasso range (rrp £8.99).
Read more...The hospitality sector will have to innovate to survive, as trading toughens in 2012, warns foodservice consultancy Horizons.
Read more...Findlater Wine and Spirit Group is to distribute the Stolichnaya Premium vodka portfolio in Ireland.
Read more...Global Brands has redesigned its VK range to a slimline look as the company gears up for further marketing exposure in 2012.
Read more...Top merchant Berry Bros & Rudd says environmentally-friendly wines are proving less popular with consumers - biodynamic wine sales fell 54% in 2011 and organic wine sales dropped 63% on 2010.
Read more...Sterling has started the new year much where it left off, hovering just under €1.20/£1 against the euro and at $1.5570/£1 against the US dollar.
Read more...The minimum pricing debate has taken an unexpected twist with reports that David Cameron has ordered officials to draw up plans for an English version of the scheme.
Read more...Bordeaux prices could be approaching a reality check in 2012, according to experts.
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Crisis? What crisis? The Eurozone may be facing one, and the UK may be
in recession, but Champagne sales within the EU are up by 4.2% for
this year. Russia, China and Brazil have all been driving bubbly
consumption higher. Although discounting has played a part, UK
retailers report higher demand for Champagne and sparkling wines over
Christmas and New Year. Waitrose revealed a 26% rise in sales on last year, with Marks & Spencer managing 25% more.
CA Grands Crus, the subsidiary of Credit Agricole, has added to
its strong portfolio of Bordeaux estates with the acquisition of
Chateau de Santenay in Burgundy. The purchase gives the French retail
banking giant some 90 hectares of various Burgundian parcels from
entry level standard to Grand Cru status, a fifth of a hectare having
been taken up in Clos de Vougeot.
Sterling had a steady day against most currencies yesterday as the market quietens in the build up to Christmas.
Read more...It is estimated that up to £186 million could be spent online on Christmas day, as shoppers try to get ahead of high street January sales, according to online retail platform Shopow.
Read more...Kiwi winery Invivo is partnering with London bar group, Drake & Morgan to promote its lower calorie Bella by Invivo, as part of the bar's "skinny cocktail menu".
Read more...Portuguese wine brand Tagus Creek is set for further international expansion, on the back of its 50% volume growth.
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Sterling hit the highest level against the euro since January 2011, breaking through €1.20/£1 and hitting a high of €1.2043/£1.
Read more...Sterling jumped to an 11 month high against the euro yesterday as investors scrambled to buy the pound.
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