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ProWein organisers Messe Düsseldorf, has announced that next year’s show will be bigger with the opening of an additional hall.
Asia-Pacific to become the fastest-growing alcoholic drinks region over the next five years
International Wine & Spirit Research (IWSR) says that Asia-Pacific will be the fastest-growing region for the alcoholic beverage markets over the next five years.
China falls in love with Italian wine, claims Vinitaly organiser
Veronafiere, organisers of the Vinitaly exhibition, claims China has fallen in love with its Italian wines which were in show at the recent Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (HKIWSF).
Screw-cap acceptance in the UK has doubled in eight years, says new report
Acceptance of screw-cap closures on wine bottles sold in the UK has risen to 85% of the regular wine-drinking population, according to a report on wine stoppers from Wine Intelligence.
Best Baltic Sommelier named at Tallinn Grand Prix
The Best Baltic Sommelier has been crowned following the Vana Tallinn Grand Prix 2011 in Tartu, Estonia.
Sogrape acquires Stevens Garnier
International wine producer Sogrape has acquired 100% of UK wine agency Stevens Garnier. The company previously owned 38% of Stevens Garnier and financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
Comedian has Joly good time in Bordeaux
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) has teamed up with comedian Dom Joly to produce a series of videos.
Nick Hyde is the new WSTA chairman
The Wine and Spirit Trade Assoication (WSTA) has announced that Nick Hyde, managing director of Diageo Wines Europe, is its new chairman.
World’s Most Admired Wine Brands is published online
Drinksint.com is now home to the World’s Most Admired Wine Brands magazine supplement, a comprehensive industry poll of the world's best regarded wine.
English wines have come of age
English wines have come of age – Georg Riedel has chosen suitable stemware for their wines.
Has Prosecco Conegliano Valdobbiadene gained a strong consumer franchise?
The head of the consortium that protects Prosecco sparkling Italian wine from Conegliano Valdobbiadene is to address delegates at the International Sparkling Wine Symposium (ISWS), which takes place at Denbies wine estate in the UK on November 1-2.
French distributor DIVA (Distribution Internationale de Vins et Alcools) has created DIVA South Africa to market some of the country’s ‘premium’ wines to an international audience.
Nomacorc announces software to match closure to wine type
Nomacorc, the leading alternative wine closure producer, has announced the introduction of NomaSelector, which is software that recommends a closure tailored for a specific wine.
Constellation acquires Ruffino wine brand
Constellation Brands has purchased the remaining 50.1% of Italian wine brand Ruffino from MPF International.
Effect of deep discounting is on the wane in the UK
Deep discounting on wine by UK retailers may be having less impact on consumer behaviour, according to a new report
CIVB appoints marketing director
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) or Bordeaux Wine Council, which represents Bordeaux vine growers and négociants, has announced the appointment of François Jumeau as its new marketing director.
International Wine Challenge awards are announced
The International Wine Challenge announced its winners last night at the Hilton hotel in London
The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced 11 new masters of wine.
Accolade launches low alcohol wine
Accolade Wines has launched a low alcohol wine under the Stowells brand. Stowells Light is 5.5% abv and a 125ml glass contains one unit of alcohol and 56 calories.
DI’s Hamish Smith trundles around Murcia to determine whether spirits have ‘terroir’
Consider terroir. I have. It’s a rather haughty unit of French vernacular (which is a haughty way of saying ‘word’) that describes the characteristics geography, soil and climate can bestow upon crops – usually vines. Of course, the word has reach and relevance beyond wine...
South Korean boost for wine importers
The emerging South Korean market could boost the fortunes of wine importers, according to research by Wine Intelligence.
£75K Château d’Yquem breaks record
A bottle of 1811 Château d’Yquem has been sold for £75,000, setting a Guinness world record.
EPI completes Piper-Heidsieck purchase
Rémy Cointreau has completed the sale of all the shares in Piper-Heidsieck-Compagnie Champenoise to the EPI Group (Européenne de Participations Industrielles).
Pernod Ricard has announced the disposal, by its affiliate Pernod Ricard Europe, of its shares in Georgian Wine and Spirits LLC to JSC Marussia (Georgia).
Laithwaites releases Van Ruiten Old Vine Zinfandel
Laithwaites, the international wine mail-order company, has released Van Ruiten Old Vine Zinfandel 2008 from California.
Labels key to success for selling wine in China
Wine producers looking to export to China for the first time need to get to grips with demands for high-quality packaging and culturally-sensitive labels, according to Wine Intelligence.
Entrants aiming to crack the US market need to take a bold approach, according to a wine importer.
New World leads Old in battle of the wine brands
New World brands continue to dominate the global wine sector and now constitute 13 of the top 15 wine brands, according to a recent study.
Bordeaux wine-students to train in London
The International Wine and Spirits Institute (IWSI), based in Bordeaux, is to open an eight-week spirits training programme in London next year.
Brazil emerges as imported wine market
Brazilians are increasingly turning to wine as their beverage of choice, according to consumer research published by Wine Intelligence.
Christie’s raises $11m in 36-hour wine sale
Christie’s has conducted a 36-hour wine auction in Hong Kong and New York, with sales totalling US$11.2m.
Glazer’s, the Dallas-based wine, spirits and malt beverage distributors, has appointed Jim Oliver as senior vice president of fine wine.
Glazer’s, the Dallas-based wine, spirits and malt beverage distributors, has appointed Jim Oliver as senior vice president of fine wine.
Ara appoints Jeff Clarke chief winemaker
Jeff Clarke has been appointed chief winemaker at Marlborough’s Ara Wines.
Amorim registers double-digit volume growth
Cork producer Amorim recorded double-digit volume growth in 2010.
Brown-Forman sells Fetzer to Concha y Toro
Brown-Forman has sold its Fetzer wine business to Concha y Toro for US$238 million. The transaction is expected to close in April 2011.
Clink! appoints operations manager
Clink! Wines, distributors to the UK and mainland Europe, has appointed Mariola Martinez as operations manager.
The South African government has increased excise duty on spirits by 10% and wine by 8%.
Foster’s to demerge Treasury Wine Estates
Foster’s Group has announced a proposal to demerge Treasury Wine Estates at a cost of AU$151m.
Australian wine in discounting dilemma
The Australian wine market faces tough challenges ahead because of a growing reliance on discounting, according to Wine Intelligence.
Former Wine Australia boss joins Wine Intelligence
Former Wine Australia boss Paul Henry is to join wine research company Wine Intelligence as associate director.
NZ: Winegrowers aim for organic
New Zealand: An organic wine group has set a goal for 20% of New Zealand vineyards to be organic by 2020.
Groupe Charlois acquires Winemakers Cooperage
French wine barrel manufacturer, Groupe Charlois, has expanded into the US with the purchase of Winemakers Cooperage (WC) from Treasury Wine Estates.
Brown-Forman looking to offload Fetzer
Brown-Forman, the major US drinks company, has announced a strategic review with a view to offloading its Californina-based wine assets.
Constellation sells its Australian, UK and South African wine businesses
Constellation Brands, hitherto, the world's leading wine company, has announced that it has sold its Australian and UK business, (Constellation Wines Australia and Europe, CWAE), to CHAMP, an Australian private equity group.
Pernod completes sale of Lindauer
Pernod Ricard has announced the completion of the sale, by its affiliate Pernod Ricard New Zealand, of Lindauer and other New Zealand wine brands from Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay together with their inventories and assets.
Bordeaux Wine Council has announced the release of a mobile phone application called Smart Bordeaux.
Kofi Annan to speak at wine and climate change summit
Former United Nations secretary-general Kofi Annan will deliver the keynote address at the World Climate Change and Wine Congress 2011.
A Pinot Noir from the Central Otago region has been named Champion Wine at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards.
