http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk Off Licence News - The Voice of Drinks Retailing en Wed, 23 May 2012 17:34:38 GMT Wed, 23 May 2012 17:34:38 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss PFPS version 2.44 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/images/rss.gif http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12864/OLN_s_Atkin_wins_Wine_Intelligence_award.html OLN's Tim Atkin MW has won one of Wine Intelligence's 10 for 10 Business Awards. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12864 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12863/Subconscious_decisions_drive_wine_choices.html Around 95% of human beings' decision-making process is done subconsciously, according to Wine Intelligence - and the wine trade needs to be aware of that in its marketing. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12863 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12861/Mickey_Finn_launches_apple-flavoured_whiskey_blend.html Proof Drinks has launched a 35% abv Irish whiskey and American grain whiskey, infused with green apple juice. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12861 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12862/Brown_Brothers_to_sponsor_Kew_gigs.html Australian wine brand Brown Brothers has signed a deal to be the official wine partner at this year’s Kew the Music season of concerts. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12862 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12860/Patriarche_overhauls_Australian_offer.html Patriarche Wine Agencies has revamped its Australian portfolio, bringing in boutique producers from Western Australia and New South Wales. Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12860 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12859/Australian_Vintage_launches_5.5_25_abv_wine.html Australian Vintage has launched a 5.5% abv wine that comes in a clear pint bottle with crown cap. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12859 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12858/New_wines_for_Off-Piste.html Off-Piste Wines has launched new ranges from Australia, Italy and South Africa at the London International Wine Fair. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12858 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12857/Beringer_launches_premium_range.html Treasury Wine Estates has launched a range of wines from Beringer that are designed to be the entry point for the winery's premium California portfolio. Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12857 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12856/New_look_and_flavours_for_Gaymers.html Gaymers Cider is set to relaunch with a new look and two new fruit flavours – Pear Cider with Raspberry and Pear Cider with Cherry and Apple – in June. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12856 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12855/Sell_wine_not_offers,_supermarkets_warned.html Supermarkets need to stop concentrating on deals and discounts and sell wines for their own sake, according to Paul MacKenzie, chief executive of consumer research company The Source. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12855 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12854/Jancis_Robinson_names_key_wine_trends.html Lighter-style wines, a greater awareness of environmental issues and a growing interest in quality and variety are among the key trends shaping the global wine industry today, according to writer and broadcaster Jancis Robinson MW. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12854 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12853/Euro_crisis_could_spark_wine_investment_boom.html Fine wine could become much more attractive to investors if the crisis in the Eurozone deepens, according to FT investment columnist John Authers. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12853 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12852/Sharp_s_launches_Connoisseurs_Choice_bottled_ale_range.html Molson Coors-owned Sharp’s has created three bottled beers to be partnered with food. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12852 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12851/Sampling_and_beauty_tips_in_summer_push_for_Malibu_.html Malibu will be targeting shoppers in Cardiff, Liverpool and Birmingham with cocktail sampling between June 28 and July 15. Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12851 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12850/Football_ads_for_Sierra_tequila.html Sierra tequila is to be advertised on perimeter boards at Roy Hodgson's first match as England manager on May 26. Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12850 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12849/Magners_GB_revenue_returns_to_growth_after_five_years.html Irish cider producer C&C Group has seen revenue growth from its Magners cider brand in GB for the first time in five years. Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12849 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12848/Guala_launches_screwcap_for_sparkling_wines.html Guala Closures Group has launched what it says is the world’s first screwcap closure for 75cl bottles of sparkling wine. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12848 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12847/TV_and_cinema_ad_for_Kopparberg.html Kopparberg cider launches a new advertising campaign on TV today and in cinemas later in the summer. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12847 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12846/New_English_sparkler_for_Tesco.html Tesco has added an English sparkler to its range ahead of the Diamond Jubilee and the Olympics. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12846 http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12845/Scottish_government_wants_50p_minimum_price.html The Scottish government has set its preferred minimum unit price for alcohol at 50p. Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT http://www.offlicencenews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/12845