All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 382

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Archers' berry is designed to bear fruit for its pps range

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Guinness UDV is adding a Raspberry variant to its Archers Aqua portfolio, bringing the premium packaged spirit range to five. GUDV believes it has a hit on its hands as its consumer trials indicate that 64% of its key female drinkers would buy the...
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Concha y Toro pledges quality from Argentina

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Concha y Toro is hoping to counteract the image problems dogging Argentinian wines with the launch of a new collection of competitively priced, single varietals. The Chilean company has created a range of 10 wines at Trivento, its wholly owned ...
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Sir; How badly the off-licence trade serves the bitter beer

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

One retailer said he thought people liked bitter warm, while another pointed out there was a bitter in the cooler "there it is, John Smith's at the back." John Smiths! oh dear! And there is never ever any local product either beer or cider,...
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Guinness UDV rings the changes for Bell's with a revamped sh

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Tim Palmer Guinness UDV is unveiling a new look for the leading Scotch blend Bell's following a £1m research project. Both the bottle shape and the labels have been changed and the new look will be on shelves from the beginning of March....
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Nectoux leads new Chivas team

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Pernod Ricard has made Georges Nectoux chairman and CEO of Chivas Brothers, its Scotch Whisky business. Chivas Brothers is one of three UK divisions formed following Pernod Ricard's acquisition of Seagram's wine and spirits business last year....
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The grain from Spain

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Riso Gallo, Italy's brand leader in rice, has added Bomba Paella Rice to its range of Italian risottos. The newcomer is made up of bomba, the finest variety of Spanish paella rice, and is currently being distributed through selected Waitrose and...
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Tiny liner heads for a world record

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Bodyform is so confident that its new Micro pantyliner is the world's smallest that it has applied for a listing in the Guinness Book of World Records. The new product comes in a small pack designed to fit discreetly into a handbag and has a...
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Smaller packs at Safeway

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Safeway is thinking small with the addition of a new range of 25cl wine bottles from a leading South African producer. It is introducing Vinfruco's Arniston Bay to the format and is hoping to tap into the undeveloped potential of the smaller packs....
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield I don’t hold out a lot of hope here. The packaging is unexciting, as is the wine. Ruby cabernet and pinotage do not produce good wines when the yields are high and little oak is used, as is the…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield I am not a big whisky drinker in fact I never touch the stuff but having tasted this I can see why there are so many enthusiasts. I find it difficult to fault. Despite being somewhat crowded,…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Not a favourite grape of mine as it is often overly alcoholic. This example, however, has a dark brooding colour, and is very youthful with a clean, lifted aroma of blueberries and black pepper…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Unlike many people, I don't mind the slightly off-the-wall bottle, and the collarette will draw attention. The wine is better than I was expecting, having a clean, fresh, fruity aroma and a dry...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

I would like to see the vintage on the front label but otherwise this is a suitably clear and stylish package, although people might not pick up Italia as the brand. Apart from the slightly high…
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield This new well-presented offering follows in the footsteps of so many Rosemount wines in delivering a fresh, squeaky clean fruity wine that just falls short of expectations. We are not looking at a...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield I have been a huge fan of Fuller's for many years and this excellent beer only serves to strengthen my feelings for them. The packaging is stylish and the branding clear and easily recognisable in...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield The beer behind this traditional package delivers on all counts. It is gently hoppy with a light mousse and has perfect weight and alcohol balance. When I drank this chilled, I found it was...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield The bottled real ale category is becoming a real minefield with a vast array of styles available. However the delicate taste of rye gives this latest offering from Batemans a point of difference...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield When I agreed to join this tasting panel, I did not dream I would be subjected to tasting such a revolting drink. I'm afraid my judgement has been slightly influenced by my wholehearted...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Seldom have I tasted a red wine from anywhere that offers such excellent value for money as this red offering from the Fratelli Martini family. At £2.99 it is unbeatable. Behind the unpretentious...
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Phil Tuck

2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Madeira seems to have become less and less fashionable so this is a welcome attempt to give the sector a shot in the arm. The innovative 50cl packaging is a good start, being stylish but not too...