What does China like and why?
China’s fine wine demand is set to increase in line with continued economic expansion forecast for the East, but what does the Chinese consumer look for in a luxury label?
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 No Comments »Archive for 2009
WINE: Fine Wine Power List
The Liv-ex Power 100 identifies the world’s strongest wine brands, using an exhaustive cross-section of measurements to come to its conclusions.
Thursday, December 17th, 2009 No Comments »Video: Whisky with food
With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to let The Balvenie whisky expert Andrew Forrester guide you through the best dishes with which to pair your festive dram.
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 No Comments »Smokin’ new Islay malt
The Leading Scotch Whisky Company has announced the launch of Smokey Joe Islay Malt Scotch Whisky.
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 No Comments »Hennessy goes for gold
Hennessy has extended its 50-year sponsorship of Newbury Racecourse’s Hennessy Gold Cup for a minimum of a further three years following one of the most exciting races in the event’s history.
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 No Comments »Constellation merger with Australian Vintage creeps closer
The potential merger between Constellation Brands and Australian Vintage has moved a step closer after the two companies applied to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for an informal merger clearance.
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 No Comments »De Bortoli confidence undented by financial hit
In the wake of the AU$1.6 million net loss posted by De Bortoli Wines, Mark Wilson, the company’s UK general manager has highlighted a number of contributory factors and painted a confident picture for 2010.
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 No Comments »Climate change set to dramatically hit wine industry
A new report claims that climate change is set to have a massive impact on the global wine industry, with China set to become the world’s biggest producer by 2050.
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 No Comments »db eats: The Blues Kitchen
Fed up with the winter blues? Well jazz up those cold dark evenings with a trip to recently-opened London venue The Blues Kitchen.
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 No Comments »Administrators begin Pubs ‘n’ Bars salvage mission
Grant Thornton UK is assessing the future viability for the 87 venues operated by Pubs ‘n’ Bars, which went into administration in September.
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009 No Comments »
