Wine

World of wine

10-May-2007

The London International Wine & Spirits Fair is one of the main events on the trade calendar. Nigel Huddleston provides a preview and looks at...

Don't judge a book by its cover

03-May-2007

I'm known as someone who is prone to making outlandish statements. For example, I still stand by my belief that Premiership footballer of the year...

Sharing States secrets

01-May-2007

You've got to hand it to those pesky Americans. They have a great ability to take a concept or product from another part of the world, refashion it...

Flushed with success

01-May-2007

While every Tom, Dick and national newspaper has been writing about the incredible growth in the cider market, rosé wine has been enjoying a...

Focus Midlands: safe as Banks's

27-Apr-2007

There is much written in the food and drinks press about regionality - the growing importance of local produce, of provenance and heritage of...

Cape Crusaders

17-Apr-2007

I first visited the townships that surround Cape Town airport eight years ago. On the whole things look slightly better now than then - there are...

Mixed news for Wine & Spirit group

21-Mar-2007

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association welcomes spirit duty freeze but says it is shocked by sparkling wine increase

WSTA gives evidence to Lords

02-Mar-2007 By Gareth Iacobucci

A delegation from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has given evidence to the House of Lords Committee inquiry into the reform of the EU...

Asda criticised over soft toy and booze combo

27-Feb-2007

A soft toy gift pack containing alcohol has been removed from sale after breaching The Portman Group's Code of Practice on the Naming, Packaging and...

The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET)

08-Feb-2007

The WSET is the largest global provider of education in wines and spirits. Its one-day introductory WSET Foundation Course is designed to promote...

The port pundit

24-Jan-2007

How do port producers go about changing the drink's old-fashioned image?That image of port comes from it being poured in some of the best gentlemen's...

What can you offer?

05-Dec-2006

There is no doubt when it comes to Christmas Coca-Cola rules the roost. Its TV advertising over recent years has sought to inextricably link the...

Wine wisdom

01-Dec-2006

Licensees give us insight into what has made their wine offer successful. We talk to Murray Harris, the Bridge Pub and Dining Rooms, Barnes, London...

Why come to Wine+ ?

30-Nov-2006

January might seem an odd time of year to put on a trade show it's cold, wet and most people are still suffering from their festive hangovers. But...

A new world for wine...

30-Nov-2006

My first job in journalism was working at a magazine which had strong ties with a very well known wine title. Occasionally this title would 'borrow'...

Rosemount Estate has it all bottled up

07-Nov-2006

What is Rosemount's profile in Australia?We are a respected brand right throughout the country and recent research backs this. People know and like...

Rosemount unveils new bottle design

31-Oct-2006

Rosemount Wine Estates has unveiled a newly diamond-footed bottle to be used across its on-trade wine range.The new bottle will be used for the...

Banking on wine merchants

26-Oct-2006

Wine merchant Tanners tells Andrew Burnyeat how suppliers can help pubs and bars to maximise their wine sales. Many wine wholesalers who have...

Strong growth from Gallo

19-Oct-2006

E&J Gallo has recorded its most successful summer trading period in Britain, achieving sales of more than 1.8 million nine-litre cases across its...

Pitch Black returns

12-Oct-2006

Everards' Pitch Black, the brewer's special rugby ale, is set to return this autumn to coincide with the November rugby internationals. The 4.3 per...

If your name's not down...

04-Oct-2006

What wines should I put on my wine list? It is an eternal question for anyone who sells the old grape juice in the on-trade, be they pub, bar,...

Pubs must offer more

03-Oct-2006

With the UK on-trade evolving at pace, it's time for pubs to start thinking like supermarkets. And what the supermarkets are good at is giving the...

'Whole new world' of French wine

14-Sep-2006 By Jo Grobel

French wine suppliers are ramping up their marketing to promote the message that their products are affordable and accessible. The first burst of...

Wine and food: think outside the Xmas box

14-Sep-2006

If ever there was an opportunity to sell a food and wine matching menu, then Christmas lunch is it. Not because you'll get fantastic pairings -...

Bottled brands

25-Aug-2006

Every summer there is a drinks brand that becomes a must-have on the nation's bar tops. This summer saw pubs clamouring to stock Magners - the cider...

Drinks giant caught out over leaked email

27-Jul-2006 By James Wilmore

Bosses at drinks giant Constellation have been left red-faced after a leaked email revealed they are encouraging employees to buy the firm's own...

A drink for all seasons

06-Jul-2006

On the hottest week of the year Eliot's Spiced hot wine has unveiled a new strategy to make mulled wine a drink for all seasons.The brand made a big...

Cains continues to grow with Sainsburys now on board

28-Jun-2006 By Iain O'Neil

Cains the Liverpool brewery rescued by Ajmail and Sudarghara Dusanj continues to go from strength to strength having just signed a deal with...

Drinks Doctor: Desperate House Wines

21-Jun-2006

A phrase that has become as much a part of a pub-goers' bar-call repertoire as a "pint of lager" and a "packet of pork scratchings", is "a glass of...

Lebanon - wines

01-Jun-2006

There's a problem with Lebanon. Most people don't even realise that it makes wine, and those who do recognise it for one thing only: Chateau Musar....

London International Wine & Spirits Fair

24-May-2006

In amongst a host of launches for the off-trade and private wholesale businesses, the big news for licensees from this year's fair was Constellation...

Talking up your wine offer

12-May-2006

Wine more than any product needs you to act as a salesman behind the bar. Grappling with the grape requires a bit of a Del-Boy spirit, because...

Family way

01-May-2006

The company believes the new name, Gallo Family Vineyards, will emphasise the importance of the Gallo family name to consumers. Jane Hunter, Western...

On the Grapevine

27-Apr-2006

With Philip Goodband MW, Constellation Europe.Philip Goodband is not only a Master of Wine but also has real 'hands on' experience at every level of...

Licensees encouraged to visit LIWSF

27-Apr-2006

Licensees have been encouraged to take advantage of this year's London International Wine & Spirit Fair, particularly the on-trade section.The...

English wine: Backing the home team

04-Apr-2006

English wine might sound like a contradiction in terms but it's gaining popularity and offers licensees a good selling point, explains Adam...

On The Grapevine

22-Feb-2006

With Philip Goodband MW, Constellation Europe.Philip Goodband is not only a Master of Wine but also has real 'hands on' experience at every level of...

Everards to extend support campaign nationwide

25-Jan-2006

Leicestershire brewer Everards is to extend its Support Your Local campaign nationwide.Now called Supporting Your Local, the campaign will offer all...

On the Grapevine

24-Jan-2006

With Philip Goodband MW, Constellation Europe.The person submitting the 'Star Question' as chosen by Philip each month will receive a bespoke...

On The Grapevine

15-Dec-2005

With Philip Goodband MW, Constellation Europe.The person submitting the 'Star Question' as chosen by Philip each month will receive a bespoke...

Cash in on wine

02-Dec-2005

Licensees learnt to improve their wine offer and boost profits at a free workshop hosted by The Publican and Waverley TBS. By Phil Mellows.As Britain...

Spice up the cold snap, advises mulled wine specialist

30-Nov-2005

Eliot's, the mulled wine dispenser specialists, has called on licensees to grab the opportunity for mulled wine over the festive season.Based on...

On the Grapevine

18-Nov-2005

With Philip Goodband MW, Constellation Europe.The person submitting the 'Star Question' as chosen by Philip each month will receive a bespoke...

Red Bull turns to wine with first alcoholic line

27-Oct-2005

Red Bull UK is rolling out its first alcoholic drinks product in the UK. Sabai is a 5% abv mix of white wine and the red fruit of the hibiscus tree,...

A New World in French wines

24-Oct-2005

While New World wines are selling more than French in the UK, a 90-year-old French wine company is taking on the New World at its own game. Ben...

A wine oasis in a culinary desert

20-Oct-2005

FIONA SIMS It may be out of the way on the Lincoln to Grimsby road, but that hasn't stopped the Farmers Arms from becoming a leading guide's top wine...

Blue Nun revamps out-of-date image

30-Sep-2005

Blue Nun is shaking off its habit in a bid to get down with the kids.As RTDs continue to fall from favour, the iconic seventies wine brand that fell...

Expand your customers' wine horizons

22-Sep-2005

Widening your drinks offer is a great way to make your pub stand out. Here are some suggestions, courtesy of Andrew Jefford I am and I say this in...

Uncorking wine's true potential

22-Sep-2005

Drinkers will be looking for ways to push the boat out when celebrating, so Christmas is a great time to introduce them to new varieties, says wine...