Morrisons' wine buyer to open Leeds bar

A Morrisons' wine buyer is set to open a new upmarket wine bar in Leeds later this week, alongside her technology entrepreneur business partner.

New start-up fills gap in market for Indian wine

Wine from India is going to be the next big thing in the on-trade, according to a new Midland Indian wine importing business.

Bibendum promotes British drinks at UKTI

Bibendum is flying the flag for British drinks at the British Business Embassy as part of the Olympic & Paralympic Games international business legacy programme.

Two new sites for London bar group Drake & Morgan

London bar and restaurant group Drake & Morgan is opening two new sites in 2013 which will bring its estate to seven.

New venue for Crus Bourgeois du Médoc tasting

The official selection of the 2010 Crus Bourgeois du Médoc will be unveiled to the UK wine trade in September at a new London venue.

New on-trade venue hosts monthly chef residencies

An old music hall on Islington's Upper Street is opening its doors to host what it claims is the UK's first-ever permanent series of monthly pop-up chef residencies.

Croatian wines showcased at London tasting

More than 150 Croatian wines from 30 producers will be on taste at the Vina Croatia annual tasting next month.

Heading off on holidays? Spare a thought for wine merchants

Independent wine merchants running a tight ship can find getting holiday cover sorted a major hassle.

Sterling performs strongly against the euro and New Zealand dollar

Sterling had a fairly positive week and performed strongly against the euro and the New Zealand dollar, according to currency exchange specialist, Smart Currency.

Rebellion Rum - the 'superior' alternative

Toorank Distilleries, the Netherlands-based company behind Sloane's Dry Gin, has launched the Rebellion Rum range into the on-trade.

What a corker from Codorníu

Codorníu, has added two new wines to its range Codorníu Brut and Codorníu Rosado Brut which are set to become the brand's flagship wines.

Glasgow opens its first Prosecco bar

Stefano Giovanazzi is capitalising on the recent craze sweeping Milan with the opening of Glasgow's Prosecco bar Fantinel.

UK wine drinkers more likely to spend over £7 a bottle

UK wine consumers are more likely than ever before to pay over £7 for a bottle of wine, according to Wine Intelligence.

Courvoisier offers trip to France in on-pack competition

Maxxium UK is running a competition to win a trip to France as part of its Courvoisier's Cocktails on a Grand Scale campaign, in a bid to bring young adults to the category.

Tesco overhauls wine team

Tesco has poached Bibendum's sales director Emma Biggs as part of a shake-up of its wine team.

Bombay Sapphire invests £1.5m in glassware launch

Bombay Sapphire has invested £1.5 million in the launch of its new balloon glassware, to capitalise on the growing trend for boutique gins that offer affordable luxury.

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South African wines growing at premium price points

South African wines are growing at more premium price points - those over £5 have grown 25% in last 12 months while the £7+ market has has grown 34%.

Brancott Estate teams up with Lonely Planet

Pernod Ricard-owned Brancott Estate has teamed up with travel information provider Lonely Planet to launch an on-pack promotion as part of its Curious Journeys initiative.