Drinkaware campaign gaining momentum

Beefeater Gin sponsors London Hackney cabs

Beefeater Gin has sponsored advertising on a fleet of 15 traditional London Hackney cabs.

WDF sold by BAA for 550m

World Duty Free Europe Limited (WDF) has been sold by BAA for 546.6 million to the Autogrill Group.

Day 26 of Clare Valley Vintage - It's getting hot down here

G'day Folks. This vintage is HOT quite literally.

Threshers restructures with three-pronged approach

The Threshers Group has embarked on a major restructuring programme that will focus on three national UK formats targeted at three types of consumer profiles.

Fine wine sales rocket at BB&R

Sales of fine wine have jumped at Berry Bros. & Rudd (BB&R) since the Hong Kong authorities ditched duty on alcohol.

Villa Maria picks up NZ Champion Wine Award

Villa Maria's Reserve Syrah 2006 has won the Champion Wine of Show Trophy in the 2008 Royal Easter Show.

Grant's whisky puts Teachers in its sights

Spirits company First Drinks Brands has set is itself the ambitious target of making Grant's Family Reserve the number-three blended whisky in the UK by 2012, behind Bell's and The Famous Grouse but ahead of Teacher's Highland Cream.

Day 28 of the Clare Valley Vintage - Let's talk Terroir

G'day Folks. Perhaps it's the weather, maybe the planets aren't aligned or maybe the dog ate my homework.. je ne sais pas but I gotta tell you.. I've had it.. I'm crushed.

Healthy news for middle-aged drinkers

Middle-aged adults can reduce their risk of heart disease by more than a third by drinking alcohol, a new study shows.

FirstCape wine sponsors 2009 Lions Tour

South African wine label FirstCape has announced a new sponsorship deal with the British & Irish Lions team.

WSTA launches guide on responsible alcohol sales

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has published a guide designed to aid trade members in practicing responsible alcohol retailing.

Day 23 of Clare Valley Vintage - There's no Riesling with me

G'day Folks. I think it's safe to say that after the last couple of days fine tuning juices - I've officially been Ries'ld.

Double digit growth for Asian wine market

There will be growth of between 10-20% in the next five years within the Asian wine market.

Rioja steps up 2008 marketing activity

Wine producers from Rioja are ramping up their marketing strategy in 2008 with a generic consumer advertising campaign, a new Wines from Rioja corporate logo and a two-day tapas festival in London.

Aussie wine exports fall

Australian wine exports have fallen 5% in volume but bottled shipments are on the rise.

Dr. Greg Jones, climatologist and viticulturist: Harpers TV interview

Dr Greg Jones, climatologist from the Southern Oregon University, spoke to Harpers in the latest of our series of interviews from Barcelona's Climate Change and Wine Conference 2008.

Spanish ice wine approved by appellation

Bodegas Gramona's Spanish ice wine wine venture has been endorsed by Do Peneds.

Day 22 of Clare Valley Vintage -Cab Sav off to a scorcher

G'day Folks. I think I have a new crush on Cabernet Sauvignon.

Madonna buys Mayfair pub

Pop queen Madonna has bought her local pub, in Mayfair, London, for 2.5million.