Ardbeg has released a limited-edition bottling, Arrrrrrrdbeg, to celebrate distillery manager, Mickey Heads’ 13 years at the head of the distillery.

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) is to be launched in China, owners William Reed has announced.

Five out of six IWC great value Champions went to supermarket own-brand wines.

IWC superstar winemakers

17 July, 2015

The International Wine Challenge announced its wine trade superstars at its awards dinner at the Hilton Hotel, on London’s Park Lane last night (July 16)

IWC champion wines

17 July, 2015

The 32nd International Wine Challenge announced its champion wines for 2015 last night (July 16) in London.

Diageo and the Irish Whiskey Company (IWC) have announced that they have entered into an agreement in principal concerning the future ownership of the Great Northern Brewery site, Dundalk. 

McGuigan Wines’ senior winemaker Peter Hall is Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year.

Australian producer McGuigan Wines has scooped another winemaker of the year award.

The International Wine Challenge held is annual bash at the Hilton on London’s Park Lane last night at which all its trophy winners were announced.

The International Wine Challenge announced its winners last night at the Hilton hotel in London

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