Fells makes new appointments

Fells has announced the appointment of two additional members to its sales team.

Diageo chief executive to step down

Diageo chief executive Paul Walsh has announced he is to retire from the company and will be replaced by Ivan Menezes from July 1, 2013.

Talisker introduces new Port-finished single malt whisky

Talisker has introduced a new addition to its stable, Talisker Port Ruighe, named after the main town
on the Isle of Skye. This comes in the wake of the recent launch of Talisker Storm in March.
Enriched by double maturation in Port cask wood, Talisker Port Ruighe is a permanent addition to the current core range of Talisker single malt whiskies and is 45.8% abv.
"Talisker Port Ruighe is a combination of spirit that has been matured in American oak and European oak refill casks in the traditional manner, along with spirit that has been filled into specially conditioned deeply charred casks," said master blender Maureen Robinson. "The spirit is then finished in casks that have previously held Port wine which endows it with spicy fruit notes."
The whisky is available now to specialist whisky retailers in western Europe and has a premium rrp of 20%-25% above the Talisker 10 Year Old.
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Boutinot hopes French charity ride can raise thousands for cancer research

Boutinot, the Manchester-based wine importer, is hoping to raise thousands of pounds for a cancer charity this month with a 410 bike ride from Champagne to Cairanne.

Vinho Verde tasting hits London in June

A Vinho Verde tasting, featuring wines from 23 producers from across the Portuguese region, is due to take place in London on June 4.

Bruno Kessler takes over presidency of Anivin to help drive the Vin de France category

Bruno Kessler has been voted the new president of French body, Anivin, that has helped spearhead the growth of the Vin de France wine category.

LIWF to rebrand as London Wine Fair and move to Olympia for 2014 show

A new-look London Wine Fair designed to engage and involve a greater breadth of the UK wine trade will return to central London in 2014, organiser Brintex has confirmed.

I Heart Wine launches 187ml formats in to the on-trade

Copestick Murray is to release its growing I Heart Wines brand in 187ml format to capitalise on more out of home drinking opportunities through the summer.

Naked Wines to help English winemaker Katie Jones recover from destroyed vintage

Naked Wines hopes to help English winemaker Katie Jones get back on her feet after her entire white wine vintage was destroyed by vandals at her winery in Languedoc, south west France last month.

Global wine shortage can add value

Tighter global wine stocks should be seen as an opportunity for retailers and merchants to build extra value in markets like the UK, according to wine analysts, Rabobank.

Lifetime Achievement award for Ritz chef

The Ritz executive chef John Williams MBE has received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

McWilliam appoints chief winemaker

McWilliam's Wines has appointed Jim Chatto to the role of chief winemaker, based at Mount Pleasant in the Hunter Valley.

Moreno Wines takes on ex-Plumpton Harry Hunt's Andalucian wines

Spanish wine specialist, Moreno Wines, is take on the wines from former Plumpton Wine College graduate, Harry Hunt, from what is the the first negociant-style business in Andalucia, southern Spain.

The Whisky Shop buys Loch Fyne Whiskies

The Whisky Shop has acquired whisky retailer Loch Fyne Whiskies for an undisclosed sum.

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First Drinks to boost spirits in convenience sector

First Drinks has launched a programme to boost spirits sales in the convenience and wholesale channels.

Emerging Regions Tasting sees strong turnout

The UK trade's taste for diverse and interesting wines was confirmed by a strong turnout at the inaugural Emerging Regions Tasting in London.

Champagne 2012 vintage report

Although it is still too early for a clear consensus to emerge among the Champenois, a good number are getting so excited after the recent assemblage of the 2012 vintage that it is even being compared to those of 1959, 1969 and 1990.

First Drinks to boost spirits in convenience sector

First Drinks has launched a programme to boost spirits sales in the convenience and wholesale channels.