'The future's looking rosé'

By James Wilmore

- Last updated on GMT

Drinkers are turning up their noses at white and red wine and switching to rosé, according to a study. Sales of rosé more than quadrupled to...

Drinkers are turning up their noses at white and red wine and switching to rosé, according to a study. Sales of rosé more than quadrupled to £527million last year, making up 6% of the £9billion wine market. As overall sales fell 2%, analyst Mintel said: "It is increasingly important to target young consumers." - The Mirror

"Lord Mandelson should heed the lessons of history and give the industry a chance to put its own house in order (over the BEC recommendations)", writes business editor David Wighton - The Times

Warnings to women about the dangers of binge drinking and hikes in alcohol taxes have brought the first fall in wine consumption in 13 years - Daily Mail

Millions will enjoy the return of sunshine this weekend as the torrential showers of the last few days ebb away. Temperatures could be as high as 25c (77f) on Sunday, as summer conditions make a welcome return - Daily Mail

A pupil left disabled after falling from a window while drunk is suing her public school — claiming teachers turned a blind eye to drinking. Amy St Johnston, then 16, was paralysed from the waist down after plunging 15ft - The Sun

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