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Skin Côntact LIVE! raised £10,000 for charity
The Skin Côntact concert last Monday (March 9) at Vinopolis in London raised more than £10,000 for charity, the organisers have estimated.
Wines Unearthed is a new feature at this year’s London Wine Fair. It is dedicated to global wine producers seeking UK representation.
Portuguese wine growing in popularity and sales says Esporão CEO
Portuguese wines are starting to grow as the country shows signs of recovery, according to Esporão CEO João Roquette.
The Queen to name ship with English fizz
The Queen will name the new P&O Cruises vessel Britannia in Southampton, on Tuesday (March 10) with English sparkling wine from Wiston Estate.
LWF to "lead education" globally
The London Wine Fair 2015 will “lead” the wine show world for education and content, according to its organiser.
Champagne shipments edged 0.7% ahead on last year, after exports to the UK and US counteracted a decline in France, according to Comite Champagne.
Torres named World's Most Admired Wine Brand
Torres has retained its title of the World’s Most Admired Wine Brand for 2015.
Anivin announces approved wines
Anivin de France, the organisation responsible for promoting Vin de France wines, has announced that 112 wines have been selected as its ambassador wines for 2015.
Anivan announces approved wines
Anivan de France, the organisation responsible for promoting Vin de France wines, has announced that 112 wines have been selected as its ambassador wines for 2015.
Robert Parker, probably the world’s most influential wine critic, has announced that he is giving up tasting and judging Bordeaux en primeur wines.
Sparkling wine drinking is growing in the US
Sparkling wine consumption in the US is growing, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.
Cono Sur is the official wine of the UK Tour de France
Vina Cono Sur, the major Chilean wine brand part of the Concha y Toro stable of brands, is the official wine of the Tour de France in the UK in 2015 and for the following two years.
The Australian wine producer Yalumba, which claims to be Australia’s oldest family owned winery established in 1849, has announced senior management changes.
Chapel Down Group plc has announced that it has completed two long term land leases increasing the total under lease by 181 acres to 326 acres (73/131 hectares).
Wine sales to grow 3.7% from 2014-2018
The global wine market is predicted to grow by 3.7% by 2018, according to research by the IWSR, commissioned by Vinexpo.
Prowein: space the final frontier
The move to new halls will allow fresh ideas and innovation in the wine sector, according to the Prowein organisers.
José Madrazo Real de Asúa dies
José Madrazo, a driving force in Rioja and co-founder of the Conino winery, has died.
Treasury’s Dan Townsend as new Benevolent chairman
Dan Townsend of Treasury Wine Estates is the new chairman of the Benevolent.
Accolade wines unveils alcohol-free Echo Falls
Accolade wines has teamed up with Two Dogs founder Dave Pahl to unveil a non-alcohol Tisane-infused sparkling drink.
A spirits portfolio is not complete without a champagne brand.
Chateau Preuillac sold to Chinese buyer
The Mau and Dirkzwager families have sold Chateau Preuillac in Bordeaux's Medoc to an anonymous Chinese buyer.
Casella completes Peter Lehmann acquisition
Casella Family Brands (CFB), producers of the Australian wine brand Yellow Tail, has announced that it has acquired full ownership of Peter Lehmann Wines (PLW).
Over-65s most likely to spend less on wine for a party, says new report
New research from Wine Intelligence suggests over-65s are most likely to spend less than £5 a bottle on wine for a celebration.
AfrAsia Cape Wine auction announces 2015 lots
The AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction, the fundraising initiative that raised R7 million (€500,000) for education in the South African winelands at its inaugural 2014 event, has announced the 34 auction lots for the 2015 event.
Chapel Down launches most expensive bottle of English sparkling wine
The Chapel Down Nebuchadnezzar is now on sale at the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel in London.
A two-class wine market is emerging in the UK as some wine drinkers splash out and others are increasingly drawn to hard discounters, according to new research from Wine Intelligence.
Tescos's Jewell takes Wine Australia role
Master of wine Laura Jewell is leaving Tesco to become Wine Australia’s regional director for Europe including the UK following the untimely death of Yvonne May.
Cape 2015 to be sponsored by DHL
Wines of South Africa’s major trade show, Cape 2015 is to be sponsored for the first time by express logistics company, DHL Express.
Wine Vision: Sobriety trend to harm wine sales
A trend towards sobriety among younger drinkers and increased regulatory pressure could reduce wine sales of the future, according to Barry Clark of Future Foundation.
Wine Vision: Millennials misunderstood
The Millennial consumer group represents a misunderstood and largely untapped market, according to Tyler Balliet, a speaker at Wine Vision 2014.
Wine Vision: Going global not always the answer
International expansion is not necessary for wine businesses to develop, according to speakers at Wine Vision 2014.
Yellow Tail owner to buy Peter Lehmann
Casella Family Brands, producers of the major Australian wine brand Yellow Tail, is set to buy Peter Lehmann Wines.
The Spanish wine industry is finally coming of age, according to an experienced observer and operator.
Les Dauphins and BBC Children in Need
Rhône wine brand Les Dauphins is running a social media campaign in aid of the BBC’s Children in Need charity appeal.
The Great Wine Capitals' has announced the winners of its 'International Best Of Wine Tourism' awards.
Le Clos unveils Penfolds Grange collection spanning 60 years
Fine wine and luxury spirit retailer Le Clos has unveiled the ‘most complete and unique’ collection of Penfolds Grange.
Wines of South Africa (Wosa) has opened a third international office, in Hong Kong.
Bibendum Wine has announced that it will merge with drinks importer PLB Group. The union of the two UK drinks companies will form The Bibendum PLB Group.
Chapel Down produces record yield
English wine producer Chapel Down has registered a record yield this year, harvesting enough grapes to produce almost a million bottles of wine.
McWilliam’s Wines Group returns to 100% family ownership
McWilliam’s Wines Group has announced it is 100% family owned after purchasing shares held by E&J Gallo.
AGWA announces new appointment
Australian Grape and Wine Authority have announced the appointment of Stuart Barclay as market development general manager.
Bartender-demand arrests Noilly Prat decline
Noilly Prat is enjoying growth for the first time in around seven years because of growing demand for vermouth from bartenders, according to brand owner Bacardi.
Champagne Canard-Duchêne announces half-year results
Champagne Canard-Duchêne has announced a 2.54% volume increase between January and July 2014.
Yealands Family Wines appoints new UK and Republic of Ireland business development manager
Yealands Family Wines of New Zealand - a leading sustainable winemaker - has appointed Helen MacFarlane as its new business development manager for the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Crowd funding Chapel Down secures £3.95m
Chapel Down, the market leader in English wines and beers, has completed its equity crowdfunding offer in 24 days by raising the maximum allowable amount of £3.95m and achieving a new world record in the process.
The Wine Fusion launches mulled wine Pig in a Poke
The Wine Fusion has launched a mulled wine version of its Pig in a Poke ahead of the winter season.
Kingsland collaborates with Brandphoenix
Kingsland, the specialist UK fillers, packers and bulk wine shippers has added FirstCape and Distell to its South African portfolio, as part of a strategic partnership with wine brand builders, Brandphoenix.
South Africa wine boss optimistic
Despite a challenging year Siobhan Thompson, CEO Wines of South Africa (Wosa) is optimistic that South African wines are on the up.
Santa Rita Estates names Lavados as CEO
Santa Rita Estates (SRE) has announced that the new CEO of the group will be Andrés Lavados, who has replaced Silvio Rostagno.
