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Tasting panel: Cranberry Red Square Ice

2000-07-01T00:00:00Z

THE EXPERT Arabella Woodrow Master of Wine and wine buyer for Forth Wine This has a very bright pink colour with fierce bubbles but little mousse. There is a slightly confected bubblegum nose which has a reasonably authentic cranberry nip to it....
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Grey market is not all dodgy

2000-07-01T00:00:00Z

Sir; The news that Tesco buyers went "undercover" to buy grey market spirits (The Grocer, June 24, p9) says plenty about the multiple and just as much about suppliers. But the fact remains that grey market wines, beers and spirits have been...
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Off-trade priority for revamped Fox

2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

The final phase of restructuring at Percy Fox is under way, designed to make the UDV wine business a major player in the take home market. The division's expertise has been in the on-trade and independents, but with the success of its Blossom Hill...
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Waitrose: a supplement to The Grocer

2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

The art of selling wine Julian Brind doesn't want crude formulae or too many labels in the drinks department. He wants balance and variety across all price points, as he tells Tim Palmer Julian Brind's comment that "wine is an art form and should...
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McEwan's gets on course

2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

A summer of activity with a strong golf theme has been planned for McEwan's. Scottish Courage is strengthening the brand's association with The Open Golf Championship through a new and exclusive three year beer supply agreement with the event, this...
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Brakspear boosts capacity by 25%

2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

Growing demand for Brakspear's beers has led the Henley company to spend £750,000 on expanding its capacity. While elsewhere in the industry there is overcapacity and breweries face closure, demand for Brakspear's ales continues to increase. It...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

Specialist Italian importer CWF is introducing 18.75cl single serve wines from around the world at next month's London International Wine Fair. The Co-op's white wine of the month is Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay which has been reduced from £4.99...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

Forth Wines has been appointed sole UK agent for the Uruguayan Catamayor range of wines. It is produced by the family owned Bodegas Castillo Viejo close to the River Plata in the south of the country. The Swedish vodka Svensk has signed a...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

An online independent and comparative price information service for the fine wine market has been developed by Financial Wines at www.financialwines.com. Burn Stewart has introduced a new outer gift carton for its Drumgray Highland Cream Liqueur...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

New packaging for its 330ml four bottle cluster pack has been introduced for Oranjeboom. The Dutch lager is sold in the UK through FD Brands which reported increased listing and 300% sales growth on last year. South London brewer Young's has...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

Some 250,000 current and potential customers of Stowells of Chelsea wine boxes have been mailed by Matthew Clark Brands. The special pack contains information on the 20-strong range, a questionnaire, and a £2 coupon. This is a major part of a £1.5m...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

The Wyndham Estate range of premium varietal wines from Australia have been revamped by Caxton Tower. The new packaging is designed to differentiate the Triple Bin varietals and Oak Cask Chardonnay and reflect the brand's positioning as the...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

Ambitious plans to increase distribution in the grocery sector are being made for two wine ranges from Houghton in Western Australia. Its HWB and Wildflower ranges have been repackaged to bring them up to date. They are sold in the UK by Percy Fox....
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

San Miguel is going for a bigger share of the UK take home premium lager market through the introduction of a 440ml can. So far the Spanish brew has only been available in 33cl and 25cl bottles through distributor HP Bulmer. Campbell has...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

The Nederburg range of premium South African varietals is being relaunched in the UK with new packaging by the Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery. The wines are distributed by Caxton Tower and are priced between £4.99 and £5.99. One of the west's most...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

A tailored range of multipacks featuring the No Carling No Party theme has been unveiled by Bass for its leading lager. As part of the £33m marketing support for the brand this year, it is introducing eight-packs for the price of seven, 12 for 10s...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

The Virgin Cola Company has taken control of the premixed spirit Virgin Vodka Flyer in house and has relaunched in time for the party season. The promotional emphasis will be in the on-trade but it is being stocked by Thresher and Victoria Wine as...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

A 1998 Shiraz is being introduced under the Limestone Coast label by Lindemans. This joins a Chardonnay released with the 1997 vintage. They are the first Australian wines to carry this new geographical indication name. To capitalise on the...
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Tasting panel: Landlord Pale Ale

2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

THE EXPERT Arabella Woodrow Master of Wine and wine buyer for Forth Wine This has a pale tawny brown colour and has a good froth to it. The beer has quite a strong hoppy aroma with a firm bite. It is clean and powerful with a grassy ...
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2000-06-24T00:00:00Z

The Co-op has launched two new own label Australian wines, a Merlot at £4.79 and a Grenache at £4.29. Both are from the Riverland region. A whisky liqueur from Wales, Danzy Jones, was launched at the Royal Welsh Show this week. Tesco is listing...