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NewsAcid Test: Sweet Agnes Riesling 2008
While the labelling is slightly uninspiring it's classy enough and the two gold medals give the impression of quality I was immediately struck by the rich golden colour of the liquid, and the delectable scent of caramel was very pleasing to the nose.
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Volumes hit by Pernod’s premium pricing policy
Pernod Ricard this week blamed a 3% dip in sales on its decision to steer clear of deep discounting in a bid to maintain the premium credentials of key brands. Speaking at the group's sales update this week, UK boss Jean-Manuel Spriet...
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Sailor Jerry spices it up in 1940s-style relaunch
'Rough diamond' rum brand Sailor Jerry has been given a sexy new look and spicier flavour to help take its growth in the multiples to the next level.First Drinks unveiled the updated design and recipe, which is more akin to the 1940s...
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NewsHeineken warns beer volumes will fall again in 2010
Beer volumes fell by almost 5% at Heineken in 2009, with the Dutch brewer predicting that beer consumption would continue to fall in the year ahead.
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NewsDiageo top priority is supermarket beer aisle
Guinness and Smirnoff maker Diageo is strengthening its marketing focus on supermarket sales rather than the on-trade channel to appeal more effectively to recession-hit consumers.
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Gaymer Cider says it’s time to put a C in BWS
The £2bn cider category is capable of hitting £3bn by 2015 if retailers give it enough space in-store to flourish, according to The Gaymer Cider Company."It has taken seven years to get from £1bn to £2bn but if retailers and...
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Spar wine festival aims to promote premium labels
Spar is launching its first ever wine festival in a bid to encourage drinkers to trade up to more premium labels.The Spar Wine Festival, will run between 22 April and 2 June, with all Spar stores offering 25% off a selection of wines...
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South African wine takes top table ahead of French
South African wine volumes have overtaken French for the first time, according to latest Nielsen UK off-trade figures.In January, volumes of Cape wines stood at 12.3 million cases, which was just enough to push France into fifth place by...
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NewsMagners maker C&C names Stewart as new chair
Cider maker C&C Group has named former Scottish & Newcastle boss Sir Brian Stewart as its next chairman.
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FWD urges register to beat booze duty fraud
Wholesalers wishing to sell alcohol should be registered to help curb duty fraud a problem that is believed to be costing the Exchequer more than £1bn a year in lost revenue.
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Demand for lighter wine prompts raft of launches
Constellation, Brown Brothers and Bottle Green all launched lower-alcohol wines at the Australia annual trade tasting this month.
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Third Party: Will new beer brand get Duffed up by Fox?
When it comes to fictional brands such as the new Duff beer, the trademark laws are far from clear, says Jeremy Dickerson
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Aperitif marketing helps Lanson beat the market
Champagne house Lanson has put its latest market-beating sales growth down to a new communications strategy pitching Lanson as an aperitif.
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Vodkat allowed to keep name if it distinguishes itself from vodka
Supermarkets will not be allowed to site Vodkat beside other vodkas following a High Court ruling initiated by Diageo.
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Bibendum plans revival of Armagnac in Britain
It already supplies the big four with wine, but importer Bibendum has revealed plans to launch its spirits into supermarkets starting with a renaissance for French spirit Armagnac.
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Qualia and Clink ally to drive sales
Australian wine maker Qualia Wines has signed a new supply deal with London-based distributor Clink Wines to provide the Aussie wine category with "an injection of energy" through innovation.
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Merrydown revamp highlights heritage
Heritage cider brand Merrydown has updated its packaging to emphasise its 60-year history and unique eating apple contents.
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My Alternative CV: Jeff Arnett, Jack Daniel's
Jeff Arnett, Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller, on being the luckiest guy in the world, Roger Staubach, and eating bugs
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NewsICB to revamp Vodkat after court ruling
InterContinental Brands has outlined plans for the “fine-tuning” of Vodkat following last month’s High Court ruling that branding of the 22% abv drink could mislead consumers into thinking it was vodka.
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NewsParty spirit tempered as flat beer sales hit festive trading
Christmas 2009 brought a little joy to an otherwise gloomy year for alcohol. But it wasn't quite the party some were hoping for. Graham Holter reports