All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 388
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The Grocer focus on alcoholic drinks: Cider
The old man leaves his Message in a bottle There are few drinks companies that can take the kind of long term view that niche producer Aspall has done in plans to develop a cider brand. The company has been family owned for several...
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The Grocer focus on alcoholc drinks: Independents: a lot to
There are finely tuned fixtures and keen pricing, but who's spreading the good news? T he independent sector has been losing share of the beers, wines and spirits sector to the multiples for years but there are still many opportunities and room for...
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Trade thirsts for Garnet Point
Top US wine maker Gallo is riding a wave of consumer and retailer demand for its Garnet Point range. The brand was launched two years ago and this year AC Nielsen said it was the fastest growing brand in the category. To keep the interest up Gallo...
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Tasting panel: DEVIL'S ROCK MASTERPiECE
from St Ursula TARGET CONSUMER Siobhán Morris, 32, is a teacher from south London. The name makes it seem as though the wine comes from Australia so it surprised me when I saw it was from Germany as I wouldn't normally drink German wines. I...
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Cain's hot spots
Cain's is continuing its programme of event based speciality beers with the relaunch of Bonfire Toffee Ale. The Liverpool based brewer added caramel to the 5% abv beer and packaged the 500ml bottle in a gift tube. It will retail at £1.99 and so far...
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Drinks: Brewers dismiss early price war fear
Exclusive Tim Palmer Wholesalers are growing increasingly anxious that the multiples are gearing up for another Christmas price war on beer. But fears the war has already started are being played down by the leading brewers, even though...
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Scottish Courage puts Beck's German lager into a keg
Two new variants of the Beck's German lager brand are being introduced by Scottish Courage. It is staking a claim in the growing off-trade market for five litre kegs and is also bringing out an alcohol free version. Beck's is the brewer's fourth...
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Perry adds to its alternative appeal
FD Brands is adding to its new still perry range designed as a cheaper alternative to wine. The company introduced Tongham Ridge last year and is now launching Blue Bay as a medium sweet stablemate. Both are packaged in corked Bordeaux style...
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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...