All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 294
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Red hot prospects for Chilean wines
Chile boasts the perfect climate in which to grow ‘happy’ grapes, making it a paradise for the country’s winemakersChile is often described as a winemaker’s paradise and it’s not difficult to see why. Protected by the borders of the...
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Roo Bros red comes to UK
Another animal-branded wine brand is hopping its way over to the UK from Australia.
Distributed by Vinoceros, the Roo Brothers brand features images of Clive and Doug, two lounging kangaroos.
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Thandi offers blend of reds
The world’s first Fairtrade wine brand has launched a dual varietal wine in the range into the UK. Distributor Omnia Wines has released Thandi’s Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2005 exclusively into the Co-op, priced at £4.99.The wine is blended...
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Baileys’ price drops to all-time low
The price of Baileys has dropped again to a price even lower than last Christmas, reaching an all-time low in the annual drinks discounting war. The cream liqueur brand has this week dropped by a further 2p in Tesco to just £9.84 per litre,...
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Fine French wines are back
French wine is picking up again at the premium end of the market, according to buyers. In a sector that has seen growing domination from the New World, signs are emerging that more consumers are seeking out premium French wines at higher price...
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Fine French wines are back
French wine is picking up again at the premium end of the market, according to buyers. In a sector that has seen growing domination from the New World, signs are emerging that more consumers are seeking out premium French wines at higher price...
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Big African beer comes to the UK
Fans of imported beers are about to get a taste of Africa after one of its most famous brands won a distribution deal in the UK.Kenyan beer Tusker, which is being launched into the burgeoning brewed-at-source sector, is made from the highest...
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Big African beer comes to the UK
Fans of imported beers are about to get a taste of Africa after one of its most famous brands won a distribution deal in the UK.Kenyan beer Tusker, which is being launched into the burgeoning brewed-at-source sector, is made from the highest...
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Qualities of the Sacred
Darlington Wines is launching four New Zealand prize-winning wines into the UK.Sacred Hill Wine Thief Syrah (rsp: £9.99) was Champion of Champions and Trophy Champion Syrah at New Zealand’s annual Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards. Sacred Hill Barrel...
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Innovation is hailed by Tesco
Innovation is at last appearing in the stagnant beer and cider category, according to the head of alcohol buying at Tesco, who criticised in strong terms the lack of activity last year.Mark Murphy, BWS category director, said that standard...
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A global premiumisation strategy
Australian wine brand Jacob’s Creek is introducing the St Hugo Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 to its Heritage range.The Heritage portfolio – which also includes Steingarten Riesling and Centenery Hill Shiraz – is designed to be built up of...
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Love did not save the day...
Love Saves the Day, one of the innovative retailers identified by The Grocer as One to Watch earlier in the year, has been forced to close its doors after hitting financial difficulties.The Manchester-based wine merchant, fine food retailer and...
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Baileys is falling
Retailers appear to have chosen Baileys as their weapon of choice in the annual Christmas drinks discounting war.The brand has dropped below the £10 mark for a one-litre bottle a week earlier than it did last year, and it has already reached a...
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The Greeks’ gifts
Producers of Greek wine made a combined effort to promote the diversity of the country’s indigenous wines at a tasting event in London this week.The event, at which 31 producers were present, included examples of Greek white wines from local...
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Sainsbury’s Christmas wine duo return
Sainsbury will be stocking its popular Christmas wine duo again, after two years of strong sales for the products.The Christmas Red and Christmas White wines, by wine producer and importer Boutinot, will be £6 a bottle.Both are Vin de Pays...
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Cautious welcome for Rabbit
UK wine retailers are giving French Rabbit a cautious welcome, calling it a bold initiative that requires further consumer research. The metallic eight-sided Tetra Pak ‘e-pod’ is being launched into the UK off-trade in January 2006 in one-litre...
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Brand development with bite
Cobra Beer has created a nationwide brand development team for the off-trade.The team has been formed following the decision of Cobra Beer to bring its sales development teams in-house from January 1, 2006, after a three-year partnership with...
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Love affair with Vin de Pays d’Oc
Bessière, the specialist in Languedoc Roussillon wines, has launched four new premium Vins de Pays d’Oc for the UK off-trade. Domaine Saint Luc consists of single varietals Chardonnay and Sauvignon from the 2004 vintage, while Domaine de la...
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Old Favourites
>>A lager that’s stood the test of timeProduct:carlsberg lagerCompany:Carlsberg UKLaunch date:1847Danish lager brand Carlsberg has proved a firm favourite within the UK and has successfully managed...
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Somerfield collects new wines
Somerfield is launching a premium wine range as part of its most extensive range review in a decade.The Collection portfolio is a range of 26 wines priced between £7 and £20, which will be displayed on a dedicated four-foot bay within...