Ice Wine's Asian appeal

Sometimes accidents breed innovation. In 1928 Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin by chance, having thrown away a bacteria sample he thought was spent.

Champagne sales soar as Brits find cause for celebration

UK retailers enjoyed soaring sales of Champagne and sparkling wine as the country basked in warm weather during the four weeks to September 5.

Ice, ice, cognac

Cognac producer ABK6 is rolling out its Ice Cognac across Europe.

No German ice wine this year

There is unlikely to be any ice wine from Germany this year because of the mild winter north west Europe is experiencing.

Monin in Sweet and Sour launch

Monin has launched Sweet and Sour, a cocktail syrup for the on-trade.

Moet launches champagne over ice

Moet & Chandon has launched a champagne designed to be served over ice.