Champagne slowdown blamed on Eurozone
With Champagne reporting a 6.5% decline in shipments for the first half of 2012, a report has called on producers to reduce their reliance on European markets.
Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 No Comments »Wine
Fortnum & Mason launches writing award
Luxury department store Fortnum & Mason has announced the launch of its Food and Drink Awards, which will seek to recognise the best of the UK’s food and drink media.
Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 No Comments »WSTA warns that Christmas prices will soar
The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned consumers that they could face a huge price hike for Christmas drinks, if the government’s plans for minimum alcohol pricing go ahead.
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 2 Comments »Tasmania attracts further investment
Michael Hill-Smith MW’s decision to launch a new wine brand from Tasmania is further proof the island has grabbed the attention of Australia’s leading winemakers.
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 3 Comments »New wholesaler champions best of British
A London-based drinks wholesaler will target “phenomenal” growth in the UK’s events industry with a specialist focus on British produce when it begins trading in the new year.
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 No Comments »Top 10 stories from 2012
It has been a bumper year for thedrinkbusiness.com, but which have been our most popular stories?
Tuesday, December 18th, 2012 2 Comments »Top 50 most powerful women in wine: 20 – 11
The fourth instalment of our top 50 powerful women in wine reveals those ranked from 20 to 11.
Monday, December 17th, 2012 1 Comment »Jeff Koons designs Mouton 2010 label
American neo-pop artist Jeff Koons has designed the 2010 label of Pauillac first growth Château Mouton Rothschild.
Monday, December 17th, 2012 No Comments »Parker clarifies role as TWA investor named
Robert Parker has stressed that he is not stepping down from The Wine Advocate as details emerged about the magazine’s new Singaporean investor.
Monday, December 17th, 2012 1 Comment »Jacob’s Creek to launch biodynamic Shiraz
Jacob’s Creek is to release its first biodynamic wine through its visitor centre in the Barossa Valley.
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