Distell confirms Qhubeka sponsorship
Major South African drinks producer, Distell, has confirmed a three-year sponsorship of the Africa-based Team Dimension Data Qhubeka cycle racing team.
Levels of consumer confusion 'astonishing', says wine industry expert
There is an astonishing level of consumer confusion in an increasingly proliferated wine industry, according to wine consultant Mike Paul.
WSTA announce Britain's wine trade has doubled
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association will announce on Tuesday that Britain’s wine trade has more than doubled in the last decade.
Denbies Wine Estate to exhibit at London Wine Fair 2016
Denbies Wine Estate will be exhibiting at the London Wine Fair 2016 for the first time.
Nyetimber to launch second Tillington vintage
English sparkling wine brand Nyetimber has announced the launch of its second Tillington Single Vineyard vintage.
Lifting the bar in South Africa
Only about 8% of wine farms in South Africa make money, according to a leading winemaker from the Rainbow Nation
London Wine Fair 2016 will feature over 400 grape varieties
Organisers from London Wine Fair 2016 have announced there will be over 400 grape varieties showcased at the event.
Kingsland Drinks to showcase new portfolio at London Wines Fair 2016
Kingsland Drinks will showcase a new portfolio at London Wine Fair 2016 this month after completing its strategic integration of two businesses.
Côtes du Rhône Wines announce rising export figures
Côtes du Rhône Wines exports have increased worldwide due to rising consumer confidence in the quality of the wines, according to the latest figures.
Vinexpo 2016 set to attract 1,300 exhibitors
Vinexpo Hong Kong 2016 is set to attract 1,300 wine and spirit exhibitors from more than 35 countries worldwide to the city’s Convention and Exhibition Centre from 24 to 26 May.
New ranking system for Crémant de Bourgogne
Burgundy producers have approved a new ranking system for sparkling wine Crémant de Bourgogne.
Adelaide, a great wine capital
Adelaide, the capital of South Australia, has become the ninth Great Wine Capital.
Casella announces plans to establish Europe base
Casella Family Brands has announced plans to establish a base in England to better manage its Yellow Tail brand in the UK with a long-term aim to extend into other European markets.
Accolade announces Mud House sponsorship of British & Irish Lions
Accolade Wines has announced that its recently acquired Mud House New Zeland wine brand is the official sponsor of the 2017 British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand.
The Wine and Spirits Education Trust’s Ian Harris is a man on a mission. Disciple Christian Davis catches up with the missionary
E&J Gallo, the world’s largest wine producer, has unveiled its plans for supporting its major brands in the UK.
Casillero del Diablo renews Sky Movies
Concha y Toro has announced the renewal of the Casillero del Diablo sponsorship of Sky Movies.
New Zealand wine exports reach record $1.5 billion high
New Zealand wine exports have reached a new record high of $1.54 billion for the 2015 year, up 14% on 2014, according to New Zealand Winegrowers.
Three winery members of the Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) have announced that they are giving up voluntarily the use of port on their fortified dessert wine labels.
BVIB goes for sustainable growth
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) has approved unanimously its Plan Bourgogne 2020 for managing sustainably the wine region’s production potential.
Kumala sponsors Botham’s charity walk in South Africa
Kumala, the leading South African wine brand is the official wine sponsor of Sir Ian Botham’s eight day charity walk across South Africa, dubbed ‘Beefy Walking the Rainbow Nation’.
Napa Valley wins certification mark– the first of its kind in U.S.
The Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) has announced that it has obtained a Certification Mark from the US Patent and Trademark Office for the name ’Napa Valley’.
David Williams: don’t discount the discounters
It was during my first visit to Prowein in 2000 that I first came across the idea of discounters.
South Africa wine: tipping point
The South African wine industry has reached a crucial moment, according to the chairman of Wines of South Africa. Christian Davis got a tip off and was there
Diageo sells Argentinian wine interests to Grupo Peñaflor
Diageo has agreed the sale of its wine interests in Argentina to Grupo Peñaflor.
Follador, the major premium prosecco producer, is predicting an incredibly satisfying 2015 harvest.
Baltics’ best sommelier is Latvia’s Raimonds Tomsons
The title of the best sommelier in the Baltic States was won last week by Raimonds Tomsons, the head sommelier Vincents restaurant in Latvia.
McKinley Vintners is UK Agent for Champagne Janisson
McKinley Vintners has become UK Agent for Champagne Janisson et Fils.
Ramón Bilbao buys high Riojan vineyard
Rioja producer Ramón Bilbao has bought what it describes as a “dream parcel” of vines in the region, and the winery’s highest altitude owned vineyard to date.
US now largest export market for New Zealand wine
The US has overtaken Australia to become New Zealand wine’s largest export market by value, according to the 2015 annual report of New Zealand Winegrowers.
Specialist wine supplier, Liberty Wines has added tio its management team with the appointment of Alan Mully as head of operations.
John E Fells has announced that Brown Brothers, one of Australia’s leading family owned wine companies has appointed Fells as its exclusive UK distributor from September 1.
Berry Bros makes Dan Jago its new CEO
Berry Bros & Rudd has announced the appointment of Dan Jago, Tesco’s group wine director at Tesco, as its new chief executive.
Social media campaign for Cape Wine 2015
Wines of South Africa has launched a new social media campaign in the run up to its Cape Wine 2015 show.
IWC’s great value supermarket wines
Five out of six IWC great value Champions went to supermarket own-brand wines.
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)
The 32nd International Wine Challenge announced its champion wines for 2015 last night (July 16) in London.
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided to include the Champagne slopes, houses and cellars on its world heritage list.
Marlborough Lines has agreed to invest NZ$89 million to purchase an 80% shareholding in New Zealand wine producer, Yealands.
Gisborne to host Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium
New Zealand Winegrowers has announced that Gisborne will host New Zealand’s first Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium early next year.
Wosa UK launches new sector-specific tasting
Wines of South Africa UK is launching a new event with a trade tasting targeting independent merchants and on-trade buyers.
Accolade Wines to spend £4m on Hardys
Accolade Wines has announced a £4 million above the line campaign for its leading Australian wine brand Hardys, to coincide with its sponsorship of the English and Australian cricket teams ahead of the Ashes test matches with Australia.
Sparkling wine, spirits and beer drive UK market growth
The UK alcohol market has returned to growth following years of continuous decline, according to the latest WSTA market report.
The leading French cooperative wine group, Val d'Orbieu-UCCOAR, has unveiled a new name, Vinadeis, and announced a strategic partnership with France’s number one French agricultural cooperative group.
Leading New Zealand winery, Villa Maria, has announced that Alastair Maling is leaving after more than 12 years.
Cono Sur is official wine of the Tour de France
Chilean wine brand Cono Sur is the official wine of the legendary road cycle event and one of the world’s great sporting spectacles, Le Tour de France.
One million bottles of Kumala wine will carry an instant win competition neck collarettes in its 10,000 prize giveaway.
Take a leaf out of Barwell & Jones’s book
London wine agency Barwell & Jones has invited London Wine Fair visitors to come and fix a leaf to a tree on their stand.
Online shopping for wine in Germany is growing
Online shopping for wine in Germany is closing the gap on shops and supermarkets, but regular wine drinkers still by far prefer the real world to the digital one, according to a new Wine Intelligence report.
Napa copes with Californian drought
The state of California is suffering its fourth year of severe drought. The governor has recently imposed the state's first mandatory water restrictions, affecting nearly 40 million people. Farmers, business owners, and residents will be forced to cut their usage by 25%.