All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 383

  • News

    Phil Tuck

    2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield This is a brave venture into what has to be the most competitive sector of the whole wine market. For a red Argentian wine to succeed at £4.99 in today's retail market, it must do two things: over...

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    Phil Tuck

    2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield The packaging on both Emva wines is dull: the bottles are cheap and the corks have no branding ­ a missed opportunity. The wines are dull as well. The red is thin and weedy with a rather...

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    Phil Tuck

    2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield I can’t help thinking that if Matthew Clark is trying to make a real success of these, it is going to find it jolly difficult. Despite the sensible 50cl bottles, the Ruby looks like Balsamic…

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    Phil Tuck

    2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield This beer has a most attractive deep golden brown colour and robust, distinctly hoppy and malty smell which I am sure will seduce real ale fans everywhere. It is more lively on the palate than I...

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    Phil Tuck

    2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Long Mountain is achieving reasonable distribution with its other branded varieties and I think this new offering will strengthen the brand's offering. Despite having the hallmark of many South...

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    Phil Tuck

    2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Behind this safe and somewhat boring package lies a safe and somewhat boring beer. It is well made and a most enjoyable drink, gently hoppy but not too bitter or gassy. It is aimed at the…

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    Phil Tuck

    2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Master of Wine and wine director of Hatch Mansfield Despite being utterly baffled by the link between old style hoppy beer and the Sun and Planet name, I enjoyed this. The package is bright and clear. As it states on the label, it has a distinctly...

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    Zipfer into Tesco

    2002-02-02T00:00:00Z

    Scottish Courage has won widespread listings for Austrian premium lager Zipfer less than a year after launching it in the UK. Tesco is the latest multiple to list it and it is already stocked by Sainsbury, Safeway, Asda, Morrisons, Booker and...

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    New md of Western Wines will build on South Africa strengths

    2002-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Mike Paul takes over as md of Western Wines on February 5. He replaces Roger Gabb, who has been appointed executive chairman. Paul said he intended to capitalise on the company's strength in South Africa. "There are also opportunities with Chile,...

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    Amstel throws its hat into UEFA ring

    2002-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Bulmers is gearing up for a big boost to Amstel's sales when the UEFA Champions League final is held in Glasgow in May. The cidermaker is the UK agent for the Dutch beer which is one of four main sponsors of the soccer tournament. It is planning...

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    A new epoch for Bulgarian wine

    2002-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Wine importer Lovico is expanding out of its Bulgarian supply base and relaunching as Epoch Wines. Following the reorganisation of its Bulgarian parent company, LVC Gamza, it has greater freedom to source wines in Bulgaria and will be selling more...

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    JP Chenet prepares to challenge Piat d'Or supremacy in the U

    2002-01-26T00:00:00Z

    Tim Palmer France's leading wine exporter has its sights set on the UK and plans to take over Piat d'Or's role as the leading French brand. Les Grands Chais de France has given itself two years to make its JP Chenet the leading French wine in this...

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    Carling aims to stay on song with a £20m package that sounds

    2002-01-19T00:00:00Z

    Tim Palmer Bass is turning the volume up on its music sponsorship programme for Carling with a £20m package of deals over the next three years. The brewer has been looking for an initiative since it backed away from supporting football's Premier...

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    Seagram deal releases Beringer Blass to go it alone on UK sa

    2002-01-19T00:00:00Z

    One of the world's leading wine producers, Beringer Blass, is setting up its own sales and distribution operation for the UK off-trade. The company's action follows the conclusion of the sale of its distributor Seagram to Diageo and Pernod Ricard. ...

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    KIngsland's Chilean wines find favour with Makro

    2002-01-19T00:00:00Z

    A competitively priced range of Chilean wines sourced by Kingsland is being listed by Makro from this month. The Tierra del Rey Merlot and Chardonnay wines will be available in all 28 of the cash and carry's outlets and is being supported by a...

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    Whistlestop M&S Simply Food Sainsbury's Local

    2002-01-19T00:00:00Z

    Victoria Stn Concourse Victoria Stn Front Allington Street London London London, SW1 Small bottle of wine 2.69 Jacob's Creek Shiraz 25cl 2.29 ...

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    Foster's throws a winter party

    2002-01-19T00:00:00Z

    Scottish Courage is planning to increase the profile of Foster's lager with a 24-hour party in London to celebrate Australia Day on Saturday. The non-stop celebration at Club Aquarium, in Old Street, will showcase the best in Australian film,...

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    Bacardi Breezer 8 x 275ml Price promotion £7.49 Gondol

    2002-01-12T00:00:00Z

    Bacardi Breezer 8 x 275ml Price promotion £7.48 Gondola end Asda Bacardi Breezer Variety Pack 15 bottles Price promotion £15.49 Floor stack Safeway Cadbury's Chocolate Mousse 100g ...

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    UK office for Budvar

    2002-01-12T00:00:00Z

    Leading Czech lager Budweiser Budvar is setting up a UK office. Budweiser Budvar UK has been based on the company's successful German subsidiary which accounts for 37% of the brand's exports. Its remit will be to increase distribution for the brand...

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    Vineyard tales

    2002-01-12T00:00:00Z

    Australian winery Tyrell's has rung in the changes for the new year with a new look for its Individual Vineyard range. The wines have been repackaged to create impact and recount the story of each vineyard. The range includes the Shee Oak...