Azerbaijan’s generic wine body will show three of the country’s wineries, which are all seeking UK representation. Azerbaijan is part of the South Caucasus region known as the “cradle of wine” and the wineries participating will show wines made with  international (Pinot Noir is the most common) and indigenous grape varieties. Ridgeview and Chapel Down will be among the English Wine Producers at a generic…

Pernod Ricard USA has entered into an agreement to purchase the assets. The acquisition is expected to close before June 30, 2014. The company says the acquisition reflects both Pernod Ricard’s confidence in the development of its wine portfolio and its ambitions in the US, the largest market of the group. Pernod Ricard USA CEO, Bryan Fry, of said: “Thanks to its long heritage and…

The company says after listening to stakeholders, it has simplified its message, consolidating its offerings under the Kingsland umbrella. The business has traded under the Kingsland name for 20 years and claims to be the industry’s leading UK independent solutions company. Established more than 50 years ago it set up its brand and agency division, Legacy Wines, in 2011 and strengthened this with the purchase…

The 2014 show – stands of which are almost sold out, Brintex told the drinks press at a briefing in London today – will return to London Olympia in the capital’s West End for the first time since 2001. The June 2-4 show will take place in conjunction with London Wine Week, which will be run by organiser of London Cocktail Week, ABV Global, from June…

The CIVC attributed the slide to “a late reaction to the economic downturn” and said there was better news in Japan where shipments were up by 6.7%, Belgium which was up 14.1% and Australia, up 11.4. The UK, which is the French wine’s top export market with sales of €447.2 million last year, is still way ahead of second place US and, according to the…

English Wine Week is a national campaign by the EWP, designed to raise awareness and availability of English wine across the country in both the off-trade (multiple grocers and specialists, independent retailers) and the on-trade (hotels, pubs, bars, restaurants) and consequently among consumers. The new logo, by Amphora Design is meant to evoke the many aspects of English Wine Week. It is designed to be…

The Bacardi-owned vermouth brand gives its name to the Vector Martini Racing team. Last seen in competitive powerboat racing nearly 20 years ago, the Martini stripes will once again be featured on the new Vector V40R powerboat in the London to Monte-Carlo Venture Cup. The competition is considered to be the world’s toughest offshore endurance race. The race will start on June 7 under London’s…