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09/05/2012

Currency markets and transport costs 'putting pressure on wine merchants'

Wine merchants and other retailers are being forced to cut their costs and buy cheaper bottles.

05/04/2012

Moueix says prices of his best Bordeaux 2011 wines will be cut by 'up to 50 per cent'

The president of Etablissements Jean-Pierre Moueix explained that prices will need to be lowered sooner rather than later.

29/02/2012

Merchants bet on 2005 as value vintage

Three 2005s accounted for the biggest risers in the Liv-ex Fine Wine 50 Index.

20/02/2012

Will duty rises damage small wine merchants?

One merchant has called on the industry to sign a petition to freeze duty.

11/01/2012

Majestic Wine reports 4% rise in festive sales

The wine merchant saw increased demand for French wine.

09/01/2012

Italian-only wine merchant opens in London

Vini Italiani has more than 500 wines from Italy.

06/01/2012

Independent wine merchants report strong December

Festive sales were good for independents and larger merchants.

29/12/2011

Wine merchants report strong festive sales

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

19/12/2011

Will wine traders have a tough year in 2012?

Occasional drinkers are expected to reduce their wine consumption.

24/11/2011

Richer data added to Liv-ex's L-WIN system

Wine traders can list a wine's country, region, colour and classification.

22/11/2011

Wine merchant to improve on-trade service

Jascots hopes to double its turnover in five years by shifting focus.

16/11/2011

Majestic reports half-year profits up 20%

The wine merchant has put the rise down to a boost to its fine wine sales.

04/11/2011

Oddbins' customer pricing exercise pays off

The wine merchant asked customers to blind taste and value three of its wines.

19/10/2011

Oddbins wine merchant prepares its re-launch

The retailer has a new owner and has returned to its original selling point.

14/10/2011

Winemakers choose own wine closure with new software

They can buy corks specifically made to their bottle and predicted shelf-life.

06/10/2011

Are new smart tags on wine labels the future?

Wine producers are starting to put QR codes on their bottles.

03/10/2011

Fine wine merchant to translate name into Chinese

It is successfully operating in Hong Kong.

09/09/2011

Wine merchant picks up Decanter Award

The Sampler was named London Wine Merchant of the Year.

08/09/2011

French wine exports increase 5% in 2011

There is even greater demand for Bordeaux fine wine.

07/09/2011

London International Wine Fair 'more than a trade exhibition'

Next year's event will be different, its organisers promise.

26/08/2011

Fine wine merchant to open in Heathrow airport

It already has one store in Terminal 5.

08/08/2011

Three wine merchants shortlisted for awards

The Orange National Business Awards will take place in November.

03/08/2011

Wine wholesaler snaps up Oddbins stores

Amathus Drinks will open up two retail stores.

02/08/2011

Majestic responds to demand for fine wine

The merchant is to start selling fine wine and en primeur.

22/07/2011

Liv-ex: Time to focus on wine trade back office

The company is to examine how the wine trade can be more efficient.

05/07/2011

27/06/2011

Vinexpo figures up on 2009

The trade-only event saw around 48,000 experts travel to Bordeaux.

21/06/2011

French producer seeks to bring Bordeaux to the masses

Yvon Mau will launch eight new wines at an affordable price to reach a wider audience.

17/06/2011

Liv-ex launches new wine identifying system

L-WIN is a universal code for exchanging data and information.

27/05/2011

Laithwaites charity auction raises £12k

It donated the money to Macmillan Cancer Support.

24/05/2011

LIWF sees rise in visitor numbers

The trade event illustrated the rising stardom of wine investment.

16/05/2011

Surge in demand for Latour

The latest Liv-ex figures show a huge rise in trade of the first growth.

06/05/2011

UGC to show at London International Wine Fair

It will be the first time the organisation will be at the event.

28/04/2011

Independent wine merchant buys 37 Oddbins stores

The move will safeguard 200 jobs.

26/04/2011

Pol Roger supplies Royal Wedding champagne

NV bottles will be served to just 300 guests.

01/04/2011

Oddbins wine merchant goes into administration

The company had entered into a Company Voluntary Arrangement.

14/03/2011

Oddbins faces problems as it enters CVA

The wine merchant is facing severe financial problems.

03/03/2011

Bordeaux wine industry welcomes govt appointment

The mayor of Bordeaux has been made foreign minister.

22/02/2011

Could COFCO purchase bypass wine traders?

Reports suggest that the Chinese conglomerate could purchase grapes directly from small producers.

15/02/2011

Wine company Castel buys 50% share of Chateau Beychevelle

Drinks firm Suntory has also increased its stake.

10/02/2011

COFCO chateaux purchase 'lucky chance' for Bordeaux

The sale could be a sign of further Chinese investment in vineyards in the region.

08/02/2011

LVMH witnesses Champagne shortfall

The luxury brand has witnessed high demand for Champagne.

04/02/2011

2011 off to a flying start for fine wine investment

Wine traders see monthly exchange turnover rising 120 per cent year on year.

02/02/2011

Is organic the way to go for Bordeaux vineyards?

Two Bordeaux wine estates were certified organic last month.

01/02/2011

Bordeaux estate sold to Chinese buyer

Cofco is 100 per cent owned by the Chinese government.

24/01/2011

Are wine merchants limiting the supply of first growths?

One wine expert explained that first growths in Bordeaux are in limited supply.

20/01/2011

Wine merchants offer tips for 2011

Wine investors have been advised to look for bad years of top labels or second-tier wines.

13/01/2011

Bordeaux wines dominate trading

Fine wines from the region accounted for over 95 per cent of sales.

06/01/2011

Wine merchants report bumper year

Sales have exceeded £100 million in 2010.

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