All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 356
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Tasting panel: Hoegaarden
From Interbrew TARGET CONSUMER Mark Barron, 33, is a solicitor who lives in south-west London I find Hoegaarden different from standard lagers it smells herby and has a cleaner, fresher taste similar to an organic ale or a home brew. I like...
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SFW sharpens focus
Leading South African operator Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery is severing its links with Caxton Wines. SFW's portfolio includes Nederburg, the top selling wine in South Africa, Libertas, Sable View and Plaisir de Merle which have been distributed in...
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The Grocer supplement: South Africa
Wine: Waking up to a new world The wine business in South Africa used to be simple. The farmers planted the vines and sold the grapes. It was a good business based on the quantities grown. Then sanctions lifted and the rest of the world discovered...
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The Grocer supplement: South Africa
Wine: Managing revolution The responsibility for the transformation of the South African wine business is the major role handed to the Wine Industry Trust. This is an uphill task for general manager Marthinus Saunderson who has taken over the...
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Bulmers adopts a feisty sidekick
Bulmers latest new product launch recognises the on-trade trend for drinking shots alongside long drinks. The cider maker has come up with Sidekick a range of single serve flavoured schnapps in a 30ml PET shot glass with an easy to open plastic...
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GBL shuns Portman doubts
GBL International is launching its VK range of vodka pre-mixes in cans which display the word Energy' in defiance of industry guidelines. GBL is already the subject of a complaint to the Portman Group after applying the same formula to one style...
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Tasting panel: Casale Mattia Frascati Superiore
From Vintage Roots. An organic italian which hopes to revitalise the fortunes of this wine style TARGET CONSUMER Liz Cloud, 31, works in communications research and lives in south London. I I like the gold wire round the bottle, which makes the...
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Smirnoff boss goes to AD
Smirnoff president Kim Manley has been lured to Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine to take up the board position of chief marketing officer. Manley had been with Smirnoff since January 1998. Previously he was marketing director of UDV Australia for three...
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Dunbar sparkles at Moët
Champagne, sparkling wine and cognac house Moët Hennessy has promoted Malcolm Dunbar to managing director, with effect from September 25. He takes over from James Cockeram who became md of Moët Hennessy Europe in May. Dunbar joined LVMH as national...
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Darlington launches new SA collection
One of the UK’s most respected wine bottlers, Darlington Wines, has joined forces with one of South Africa’s major buyers of bulk wines to create an extensive new range for the UK. Darlington started out as a bag in box producer and has since added…
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New stores: Here it comes: London's inspiring' organic cha
A new organic supermarket chain is to launch in London this week, with plans to roll the concept out nationwide in three years' time. The 3,000 sq ft Here flagship store in Chelsea is to stock 4,000 certified organic products from wine to vitamins....
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Tasting panel: TERROIRS ET SECRETS DE BOURGOGNE
From Patriarche. One of a range of nine Burgundy wines launched this year which puts the emphasis on the origin and terroir, rather than grape variety. Price £5.49 Abv: 12.5% Sally Easton Master of Wine and wine buyer for Berry Brothers and...
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Hardy puts environment at heart of Banrock
BRL Hardy is planning to make Banrock Station the biggest wine brand in the world and a central part of this strategy is a global commitment to the environment. Brand manager Kate Blazey said: "In two years it has become one of the top 100 grocery...
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Playing Harp lager for all it's worth
After years in the doldrums, Wolverhampton and Dudley is attempting to revitalise the fortunes of Harp Lager. It took over the brand from Guinness last year and has developed a TV campaign for the revamped version, Harp Irish. W&D is remaining...
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NZ in dual accolade
New Zealand has walked away with a matching pair of trophies from the International Wine Challenge and neither of them is for Sauvignon Blanc. NZ claimed both the Chardonnay and the Bordeaux and Cabernet/ Merlot trophies. The Chardonnay winner...
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Stowells reaps rewards of 75cl format
The strategic decision to launch Stowells of Chelsea in 75cl bottles is paying off. Matthew Clark said the brand had sold a million bottles (83,000 cases) since introduction last September. Initially there were six styles. This was increased to...
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Tasting panel: Las Lomas Vinas Viejas
From Grape-2-Wine. A new wine from organic grapes by Claudio Barria in Chile THE EXPERT Sally Easton Master of Wine and wine buyer for Berry Brothers and Rudd On the nose there is a warm sensation of high alcohol and ...
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Leading Edge The IGD Development Network for young industry
And the winners are… - Member of the year: Michelle Wilkinson, beers, wines and spirits buyer, United Norwest Co-op, who gets £800, an IGD training course, a large hamper of McVitie’s biscuits, and a trophy designed by John Rocha - Runner up:…
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Booker MHV flagged up
Booker is making the most of the various awards won by its Malt House Vintners wines by flagging them up in a range of special deals. The collection won 25 medals at the International Wine Challenge in the spring. Among the offers which will be...
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Tasting panel: CA'QUILA
TARGET CONSUMER Robert Crainey, 18, is a social sciences student from Croy, near Glasgow. I sometimes drink alcopops Woodys is my favourite but I've only tried tequila once and it didn't agree with me. This one looks quite appealing, though....