All Alcoholic drinks articles – Page 396
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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....