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December 2011

30/12/2011

Bordeaux prices to 'firm up' in 2012

Supply of Bordeaux fine wine will also tighten, it has been predicted.

29/12/2011

Wine merchants report strong festive sales

Oddbins and Berry Bros & Rudd have seen good consumer activity.

28/12/2011

Auction houses report stable fine wine market in 2011

Sales were particularly strong in Hong Kong and London.

23/12/2011

Lafite Rothschild named most powerful brand in the fine wine market

It retained its title despite falling demand for first growth wines.

22/12/2011

Generation gap among Bordeaux wine growers

Younger generations do not want to take on their family estates.

22/12/2011

Will climate change affect the wine industry?

There is increased demand from investors for English land to be used for vineyards.

21/12/2011

Burgundy's UK tasting cancelled 'to reassess market'

The BIVB hopes to create a new campaign for the UK wine market.

20/12/2011

Businessman's interest in Bordeaux Index 'will boost wine investment'

Michael Spencer has bought a minority stake in Bordeaux Index.

19/12/2011

Will wine traders have a tough year in 2012?

Occasional drinkers are expected to reduce their wine consumption.

16/12/2011

Auction house offers gifts to wine lovers

Acker Merrall & Condit is running a 12 days of Christmas-themed offer.

15/12/2011

UK high street wine sales falling, says WSTA

Tax increases are leading consumers to feel the pinch.

15/12/2011

Is the fine wine market lull subsiding?

The Liv-ex Fine Wine Exchange has noted that there are hints of an upsurge in trading.

14/12/2011

Wine investment ends 2011 on a high

The Acker Merrall & Condit auction achieves HK$72.75 million.

14/12/2011

Burgundy demand to 'inevitably increase'

China is looking towards the region for its latest wine investment.

13/12/2011

Sotheby's records record year for fine wine sales

It has reached total sales of £17 million in London alone this year.

12/12/2011

Winemakers become more tech savvy with new app

A smartphone app promises to help winemakers make essential calculations.

12/12/2011

Dom Perignon launches 2003 vintage via hologram

The Champagne house hosted five simultaneous launch events.

09/12/2011

Anish Kapoor designs Mouton Rothschild label

His artwork will decorate the label for the 2009 vintage.

09/12/2011

Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 'remains bullish'

The index fell 3.27 per cent in November.

08/12/2011

Harrods puts Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage 1911 on display

The cases will be shown in the store's Christmas windows.

08/12/2011

Bordeaux properties being snapped up by Chinese buyers

China is looking at more than just wine investment.

07/12/2011

Is the Chinese fine wine market maturing?

Buyers are expanding their portfolios and are interested in improving their education about wine.

06/12/2011

Champagne authority backs lightweight bottles

Tesco has said that it is to stock the lighter Champagne bottles.

06/12/2011

Asian buyers dominate biggest sales at Christie's wine auction

A total of £2.9 million was raised at the London event.

05/12/2011

Robert Parker celebrates ten years online

His website now has over 500,000 monthly visitors.

05/12/2011

Is the Chinese wine market leading to a lack of supply?

Demand from China for Bordeaux fine wine is putting a strain on supply for European investors, it has been suggested.

02/12/2011

Prices for 2011 en primeur wine market must be cut to avoid a sales struggle, expert says

The 2011 en primeur season has not been as good as previous years, says Joss Fowler.

01/12/2011

Hong Kong fine wine auction fetches over £5m

The three-day sale featured top Bordeaux and Burgundy.

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