Oregon wineries WVWA and OPC to merge
Published: 05 September, 2017
Oregon wine trade organisations The Willamette Valley Wineries Association and Oregon Pinot Camp will merge to create a single trade entity for the region’s wine industry.
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Australian government hits out at Brewdog
Published: 01 September, 2017
A representative of the government of South Australia has posted a bizarre marketing video calling Scottish Brewers Brewdog “rude w*****s” after plans to build a brewery in Adelaide stalled.
Jura releases One And All whisky range
Published: 01 September, 2017
Jura Single Malt Whisky has launched a limited edition range One And All, in celebration of Jura’s community and its workers.
Scotch whisky gets NZ register of geographical indication
Published: 01 September, 2017
Scotch whisky is one of the first applications to be listed on New Zealand’s register of geographical indications (GIs) - a sign used on wines and spirits from a specific area which have a quality, reputation or other characteristic linked to that location.
Pernod Ricard shows +3.6% sales growth for FY17
Published: 31 August, 2017
Pernod Ricard has recorded a +3.6% organic sales growth for the 2017 financial year and a +22% free cash flow growth.
New Zealand wine exports reaches record value
Published: 31 August, 2017
The export value of New Zealand wine has reached a record high according to the 2017 annual report of New Zealand Winegrowers.
San Miguel launches gluten free range
Published: 31 August, 2017
Carlsberg UK has expanded the San Miguel UK portfolio with San Miguel Gluten Free which will be made available September 2017.
Sustainability: Bombay's answer
Published: 29 August, 2017
Doomsday is upon us. On August 2 this year, the human race used more resources from nature than earth can renew in a complete year. And to think the population is now 7.5bn and still increasing is terrifying. But let’s look at some positives.
Savanna Dry Cider sponsors Saracens rugby club
Published: 30 August, 2017
International wine, spirit and cider producer, Distell has sponsored reigning European Rugby Champions, Saracens with its Savanna Dry cider.
Kaitlyn Stewart wins World Class 2017
Published: 25 August, 2017
Kaitlyn Stewart of Canada has been crowned World Class Bartender of the Year 2017 after winning the final in Mexico City.
Glenfiddich makes Rutherford UK ambassador
Published: 25 August, 2017
William Grant & Sons UK has appointed Stephen Rutherford as its UK brand ambassador for Glenfiddich.
Rhône Valley begins harvest two weeks early
Published: 24 August, 2017
The Rhône Valley wine region has begun this year’s harvest two weeks early due to the current levels of ripe grapes.
Analysis
True Craft
Published: 30 August, 2017
With its small-scale production and insistence on traditional methods, armagnac can lay claim to truly being the original ‘craft’ spirit. Shay Waterworth visited 11 producers in gascony to find out how history is meeting modernity
On trend
Published: 30 August, 2017
Angel Brown compiles the experts’ views on what is hot and what is not in the world of bartending today
Comment
Modern wine packaging’s in the bag
Published: 30 August, 2017
Most studies suggest they're considerably better for the environment. They’re more convenient, too, if you want to keep your wine fresh for more than a couple of days.