Lebanon wine sector responds to Covid-19 crisis with typical resilience
The Covid-19 pandemic has wrought havoc on the global drinks industry presenting business owners with a formidable set of challenges. Yet for winemakers in Lebanon it represents just another obstacle in a long list of trials and tribulations they have overcome in recent times.
Zamora Company explains how brand owners can help the on-trade recover
Spanish producer Zamora Company has reported that wine and spirits sales in China have recovered as the country emerges from a sweeping coronavirus lockdown.
South African wine producers cleared to resume exports
South African producers have received permission to export their wine around the world after intensive lobbying efforts over the past week.
Daou Vineyards bids to put Paso Robles on the global fine wine map
Iconic Californian producer Daou Vineyards is ramping up its focus on exports in a bid to put Paso Robles on the international wine map.
Laithwaite's works hard to meet high demand among self-isolating wine lovers
Leading online wine retailer Laithwaite’s has assured customers that it will continue to keep them well stocked after demand shot up amid the coronavirus lockdown.
California wineries continue to operate as "essential businesses" while retail sales soar
The Wine Institute of California has argued that wineries are an “essential business” and should be allowed to maintain operations during a lockdown.
KWV launches South African Carménère
South African drinks giant, KWV, has unveiled what is probably the Rainbow Nation’s first wine made from what is regarded as a Chilean grape variety, Carménère.
Concha y Toro launches GTR range of wines
Leading South American wine producer Viña Concha y Toro has launched a range of wines, specific to the global travel retail channel.
Nederburg becomes Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction
The historic Nederburg Auction is to become the Cape Fine & Rare Wine Auction and with it comes changes in location, selection and format.
Eighth edition of The World Atlas of Wine launches
Publisher Mitchell Beazley has announced that the Eighth Edition of The World Atlas of Wine, will be published in October. price: £45.
Christies’ auctioneer warns Asia will buy all quality wine
Simon Tam, head of wine at auction house, Christie’s Hong Kong, has warned that buyers in the US and Europe will not be able to compete with Asia when it comes to buying top quality wines in the future.
That was the somber message from Wines of South Africa’s chairwoman at the opening of Cape 2018 in Cape Town today (September 12).
Prosecco producers are looking for ways to beat the ravages of climate change in the vineyards. Shay Waterworth reports from Italy
Champagne: Pick of the sparklers
With the term ‘sparkling’ gaining credence in wines from England, Canada and Spain, champagne can’t afford to rest on its laurels. Jamie Goode reports
Benchmark launches Ian Botham wines
Benchmark Drinks has unveiled a range of wines named after one of England’s greatest cricketers, Ian Botham.
The International Wine Challenge launches in China
The International Wine Challenge (IWC) is to be launched in China, owners William Reed has announced.
Eisberg supports responsible cycling
Eisberg, the alcohol-free wine, is expanding its involvement in cycling by sponsoring this summer’s Tour Of Britain and sponsoring two pro cycling teams, Storey Racing and Canyon Eisberg.
Uitkyk sale to create more focus for Distell’s wine business
Distell, Africa’s leading producer and marketer of leading fine wines, ciders, spirits and RTDs, has sold its Uitkyk wine farm in Stellenbosch to Warwick Wine Estate
China hands US wines 15% tarrifs
Just three days ago, a trade group representing California’s vintners issued a report showing China was among the top importers of the Golden State’s wine, bringing in almost $79 million worth of U.S. wine last year.
New MD for Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s branded wines
Baron Philippe de Rothschild SA has announced the appointment of Véronique Hombroekx as managing director of its branded wines division.
Low and no-alcohol wines were once horrible parodies of the real thing. not any more, writes Jamie Goode.
Finally getting its own craft segment, vodka is taking cues from wine and championing the terroir of its base as a flavour provider. Shay Waterworth grows the theory.
The Austrian wine harvest is estimated to be coming in at 2.6m hectoliters, a staggering +36% up on 2016 and +23% above the five-year average.
Ann Colgin, founder of Colgin Cellars, and her husband Joe Wender, have sold a 60% stake in the Napa Valley winery.
Distell announces new head winemaker
Distell, the leading South African wine producer, has appointed a new head winemaker who is also a marketing specialist.
Zonin1821, the major Italian wine producer, has created a wine library concept for boutique hotels, the first being in Edinburgh which opened this week (October 10).
Small New Zealand wine vintage
The 2017 grape harvest has come in smaller than expected, according to New Zealand Winegrowers.
Australian wine turns focus to China
The Australian wine industry wants to exploit the Chinese market after its imports to the US were valued less than that of New Zealand.
UK set to plant 1m vines in 2017
The UK’s wine industry will plant one million vines this year with popularity forcing the industry to launch a new competition in recognition.
Graham Norton wine gets Tesco deal
Graham Norton’s wine brand GN Sauvignon Blanc has been made available in Tesco supermarkets in the UK and Kroger stores in the US.
Accolade Wines CEO Michael East retires
Accolade Wines CEO Michael East has retired following a decision to withdraw the company from an initial public offering process.
Willamette Valley wine auction raises $500,000
Nearly $500,000 was raised at the Pinot Noir Barrel Auction, a trade-only showcase of rare wines hosted by the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA).
Casella Family Brands takes over Shaw Family Vintners
Casella Family Brands has bought the vineyards, winery, current stock and trademark from Shaw Family Vintners.
WSET Week USA set for May launch
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust will host the first WSET Week USA from May 1-7, 2017.
Torres: The World's Most Admired Wine
Torres has returned to the number one slot in Drinks International’s ‘The World’s Most Admired Wine Brands’ survey.
The International Bulk Wine and Spirits Show will return to London in February 2018 for trade professionals to source private and commercial suppliers.
VINEXPO to host Brexit plans in France
VINEXPO will address the key Brexit issues facing the wine and spirits industry at its 2017 wine show in France on June 20.
Future growth lies with the Americas and Asia Pacific
Forecasts for future growth in wine and spirits consumption to 2020 show the Americas and Asia Pacific are the countries to concentrate on, according to recent IWSR research.
Fires in Chile engulf vineyards
Chilean Authorities have confirmed that fires in heavily forested regions of the south of the country have extended to vineyard sites.
Vinexpo launches Explorer initiative
Vinexpo has unveiled a new initiative - Vinexpo Explorer, the purpose of which is to bring wine buyers face-to-face with suppliers in a specific region or country.
Advini buys Lapalu family estates
Antoine Moueix Properties, a subsidiary of the major French wine producer Advini, has announced the purchase of approximately 400 hectares of vineyards on both the right and left banks of Bordeaux.
Vinisud, the French wine trade exhibition that showcases wines from around the Mediterranean, is going to be an annual event.
Codorníu Raventós appoints new chief winemaker
The Codorníu Raventós group has made Diego Pinilla its new chief winemaker.
Baltazar Sánchez made Santa Rita chairman
The board of of leading Chilean wine producer Viña Santa Rita has made Baltazar Sánchez Guzmán its new chairman. Arturo Claro Fernández has been appointed vice chairman.
Austria's wine export revenues in 2015 declined for the first time in eight years.
German wine drinkers want to know more
German wine drinkers are becoming more interested in wine, according to a new Wine Intelligence report.
Willamette announces 2017 auction date
Dates for the second Willamette: Pinot Noir Barrel Auction have been announced. The event takes place on March 31 and April 1, 2017
Napa secures protection in Korea and Singapore
Napa Valley Vintners, which represents 525 Napa Valley wineries, has added two more countries, Korea and Singapore, to its list of places that have agreed to respect the Napa Valley name related to the sale and production of wine.
Both side of the Andes have been affected by untimely rain this year producing one of the most ‘oenologically challenging’ vintages in recent times, particularly in Chile, according to Santa Rita Estates’ director of vitiviniculture Eduardo Alemparte.
New Zealand vintage supports exports
The 2016 New Zealand grape harvest has finished, with high quality fruit being picked across the country, according to New Zealand Winegrowers.