Prosecco DOC commits to sustainability
Published: 09 March, 2017
The Prosecco DOC plans to obtain certification that will guarantee the sustainability of individual wines.
Top Stories
Scotch Whisky industry says excise increase is a blow
Published: 08 March, 2017
The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) says the Chancellor’s decision to increase excise duty on spirits by nearly 4% or 36 pence a bottle in today’s Budget is a major blow to a key UK industry.
Woman cocktail pioneer Ada Coleman
Published: 08 March, 2017
On International Women’s Day, it seems appropriate to remember Ada Coleman, who was a leading London bartender much loved by the rich and famous in one of London’s top bars at the beginning of the last century.
Accolade appoints Ade McKeon
Published: 08 March, 2017
Accolade Wines has announced the appointment of Ade McKeon as its new general manager for the UK & Ireland, effective immediately.
Mahesh Madhavan to become Bacardi CEO
Published: 06 March, 2017
Bacardi has announced that Mahesh Madhavan, a 20-year Bacardi veteran, who is currently a member of the company’s global leadership team and regional president of Asia, Middle East & Africa, will succeed Michael Dolan, who will retire as CEO, effective April 1, 2018.
Four new masters of wine
Published: 06 March, 2017
The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced four new masters of wine: Mark Andrew (UK), Jeremy Cukierman (France), Emma Dawson (UK) and David Forer (USA).
Analysis
Wine Design & Marketing Challenge 2017: The Awards
Published: 01 March, 2017
Judges of DI's annual wine challenge found renewed vigour in a famously low-octane sector. Holly Motion reports
Comment
What does Trump mean for duty free?
Published: 06 March, 2017
By even the soberest of assessments it’s been a crazy few weeks since Donald Trump began his presidency.
Bar news
Born to the bar
Published: 08 March, 2017
Hamish Smith talks to Ago Perrone about his journey from Lake Como to London’s Connaught bar