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Christian Davis, Hamish Smith and Holly Motion



Top Stories
Yellow Tail owner to buy Peter LehmannPublished:14 November, 2014

Casella Family Brands, producers of the major Australian wine brand Yellow Tail, is set to buy Peter Lehmann Wines.


Spanish wine comes of age Published:13 November, 2014

The Spanish wine industry is finally coming of age, according to an experienced observer and operator.


Antica Sambuca to be distributed by Synergy in Russia Published:13 November, 2014

Rossi D’Asiago has announced that its flagship sambuca Antica, the second best selling brand in the category worldwide, will be distributed in Russia by the Synergy Group.


Armagnac Academies’ success in ChinaPublished:12 November, 2014

The first Armagnac Academy in China took place on Thursday October 30 in Beijing at the Crown Plaza hotel in the Wangfujing district.


Michael Owen scotch whiskyPublished:11 November, 2014

Michael Owen, the former Liverpool, Real Madrid, Manchester United and England striker is the latest footballer to sign up to a scotch whisky.


Asia to remain key for long-term growthPublished:11 November, 2014

Asia remains the key region for the long-term development of the global alcohol market, according to the IWSR’s latest report.


Les Dauphins and BBC Children in Need Published:11 November, 2014

Rhône wine brand Les Dauphins is running a social media campaign in aid of the BBC’s Children in Need charity appeal.


Great Wine Capitals’ winnersPublished:11 November, 2014

The Great Wine Capitals' has announced the winners of its 'International Best Of Wine Tourism' awards.


New Moët Hennessy HRPublished:11 November, 2014

Moët Hennessy Wines and Spirits chairman and CEO, Christophe Navarre, has announced the appointment of Stéphane Voyer, as senior vice president human resources.


Bénédictine crowns its UK cocktail championsPublished:10 November, 2014

Bénédictine Liqueur has announced the UK regional winners of its 2014 Cocktail Challenge.


Le Clos unveils Penfolds Grange collection spanning 60 years Published:10 November, 2014

Fine wine and luxury spirit retailer Le Clos has unveiled the ‘most complete and unique’ collection of Penfolds Grange. 


Fever-Tree shares buoyant after floatingPublished:07 November, 2014

Fever-Tree has floated on the London Stock Market today, with the share price currently trading at £1.70 per share, over 25% up on the initial trading price.


Faith pours doubt on elderly CognacsPublished:07 November, 2014

Cognac expert Nicholas Faith has panned some of Cognac’s most expensive bottles, saying the French spirit rarely improves after 40 years of ageing.


Analysis
Prosecco: hard graftPublished:07 November, 2014

Hamish Smith travels to the Prosecco Hills and finds that, while the Italian sparkler is outselling champagne, its bubbles don’t necessarily reach the top


Gin Cocktails: Timeless ClassicPublished:07 November, 2014

As gin continues its relentless seduction of the cocktail cognoscenti, Holly Motion ponders its enduring appeal


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