Beynat defends value of Vinexpo
Robert Beynat, chief executive of Vinexpo, has defended the Bordeaux event in the wake of the rising popularity of other European trade shows such as ProWein.
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 No Comments »Archive
Winemakers to blame for rising alcohols in California
Different viticulture techniques and later picking times – rather than climate change – have caused alcohol levels in Californian wines to rise, according to Christopher Howell, winemaker and general manager at Cain vineyard and winery.
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 1 Comment »Gonzalez Byass in concerted UK push
Pedro Rebuelta, vice president of González Byass, has spoken of the company’s determination to continue to invest in the UK market despite the fact it is currently difficult to make much money from it.
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 No Comments »Drambuie executive chairman Phil Parnell dies
Phil Parnell, executive chairman of the Drambuie Liqueur Company, has died suddenly after a short illness.
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 No Comments »Cazes wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Jean-Michel Cazes, owner of Château Lynch-Bages, has been given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the drinks business and the Institute of Masters of Wine.
Wednesday, June 22nd, 2011 No Comments »SABMiller bid rejected
Foster’s rejected an AUD9.5 billion takeover bid claiming that the price "undervalues the company".
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 No Comments »French restaurant hands back Michelin star
A French chef has handed back his Michelin star in a bid to bring customers back into his restaurant after rising prices drove them away.
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 No Comments »Icon launch supports premium Chile push
Chilean producer Santa Carolina has launched an icon wine, Herencia, as part of its strategic shift towards its premium range in export markets.
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 No Comments »Grof Buttler embraces modern face of Hungary
Hungarian producer Gróf Buttler has emerged from bankruptcy with a new team and a new approach. Rescued two years ago by businessman and restaurateur Gàbor Kovács, the Eger-based producer arrived at this year’s Vinexpo just two weeks after bringing in a new management keen to turn the company’s fortunes around.
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 No Comments »Vinexpo focus on emerging markets, the US (and better loos)
Attracting visitors from emerging markets is Vinexpo’s primary aim, although the show organiser will continue to devote attention to the developed but dynamic US market, with an event, if not full-scale exhibition, planned for the country within the next two years.
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 No Comments »
