The Antique Wine Company is delighted to announce today, that its educational arm, the AWC Wine Academy has been approved as a WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) programme provider. The AWC Wine Academy is therefore now authorised to offer a suite of WSET approved courses from Level 1 (beginners), to Level 3 (advanced), at [...]
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New Zealand Powering Ahead in the UK On-Premise
November 24th, 2011
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Wine Business Solutions has just released its third Wine On-Premise UK report and New Zealand is the only major supplier country to experience 3 years of solid growth in terms of share of listings. In 2009 New Zealand had just 3.6% share. This year, that has lifted to 4.7% putting New Zealand in 6th place [...]
AWC Wine Academy, learning leading to enjoyment, for everyone
November 16th, 2011
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You may have heard of the Antique Wine Company (AWC) back in July when it set a world record in selling a bottle of 1811 Chateau d’Yquem for a staggering £75,000? Or perhaps you already know it for its reputation as a wine merchant with a passion for both antique and recent fine wines? And [...]
Pig in a Poke extends partnership with QVC throughout 2012
November 3rd, 2011
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Following its first appearance on shopping TV channel QVC in October, sales of wine brand Pig in a Poke were so successful that it will feature again on November 17th and regularly throughout 2012. “Our range, Old Spot Red, White and Rosé, were the first wines to be sold on QVC in 17 years,” said [...]
Have a laugh AND win a case of wine, or three…Winners announced
October 14th, 2011
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Sponsored by the good folk at Pig in a Poke Wines, our recent ‘Friday Fun – Have a laugh AND win a case of wine, or three’ competition winners have been announced. Even more exciting news is that 15 single serving bottles are up for grabs today, see below for details. The competition was simply [...]
Pig in a Poke toasts first TV appearance
October 4th, 2011
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In a scene set for Christmas Day, wine brand Pig in a Poke became the first wine brand in 17 years to feature on TV channel QVC yesterday (Monday, 3 October). The range of the Old Spot Red, White & Rose were sold in three and six-bottle packs. “It was a defining moment in the [...]
QVC shopping TV 1st with Pig in a Poke Wines
October 2nd, 2011
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PIG in a poke BECOMES first alcoholic Brand to sell on QVC TV in 17 years Wine brand Pig in a Poke will be sold on shopping TV channel QVC on the 3rd of October, the first time in 17 years the channel has sold a wine brand. A full-day Festive Food show will be [...]
Supermarkets Reign Supreme in the IWC’s World of Wine
September 7th, 2011
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The elite of the wine industry gathered last night to celebrate the best of the best at the International Wine Challenge (IWC) Awards Dinner, which took place at the Hilton, Park Lane in London. Hosted by IWC Co-Chairmen Charles Metcalfe and Tim Atkin MW, the world’s most prestigious and influential independent wine awards unveiled the [...]
Wine drinkers struggling to cut through the complexities of wine
September 7th, 2011
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Despite being a nation of wine lovers, SPAR has found that seven out of ten people wish they knew more about wine (71%). Over half of consumers are so nervous about their lack of knowledge that they will leave wine related decisions to someone else (55%), or simply choose a brand name they recognise (28%) [...]
The campaign for honesty in wine, Michael McIntyre’s view
August 24th, 2011
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The campaign for honesty in wine is being championed by Alistair Morrell, Enjoyment Executive at Pig in a Poke Wines. We recently uploaded a Michael McIntyre video to the HandCNews You Tube Channel, which rings so true with how we all to a greater or lesser extend play along with the gibberish’ game you may [...]
