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London Wine Fair reports strong interest
London Wine Fair organisers Brintex has reported a “decidedly positive response” from existing exhibitors signing up for 2014.
Treasury signs up former England cricket captains
Treasury Wine Estates announced the signing up of former England cricket captains and Ashes legends Andrew Strauss and Michael Vaughan - on the first day of the much anticipated Ashes cricket series.
Chapel Down raises £4.3m for expansion
Chapel Down, the English winemaker, has secured more than £4.3 million in new equity funding to expand the business and help grow its reputation both at home and overseas.
Riedel and Gaja celebrate 40th anniversary
Georg Riedel and Angelo Gaja – two famous names in the wine world – are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Riedel’s Sommeliers collection in London in September.
Nomacorc unveils an oxygen analyser system
Nomacorc has announced the launch of what it describes as a “breakthrough next generation oxygen analyser system”.
Peter Lehmann, one of the founders and giants of the modern Australian wine industry has died, aged 82
The Intellectual Property Office in New Zealand has issued a Certificate of Trade Mark Registration providing consumer protection against wines illegitimately labelled as Napa Valley.
Fladgate buys Wiese & Krohn stock
The Fladgate Partnership has announced that it has purchased the brand, stocks and vineyard holdings of Wiese & Krohn in a deal that includes stocks of aged tawnies and colheitas dating back to 1863, plus Quinta do Retiro Novo in the Rio Torto Valley in the Douro.
The Diego Zamora group has appointed Thomas Clamens as its international managing director.
English & Welsh Wine of the Year competition results
The United Kingdom Vineyards Association has announced the results of this year’s English & Welsh Wine of the Year competition.
WSTA reports negativity in UK drinks sector
Total alcohol sales continue to fall according to the latest Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) market report.
The Comité Champagne (the educational and promotional arm of The Champagne Houses & Growers’ Association) has launched its new official Champagne website: www.champagne.com.
Hall is Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year.
McGuigan Wines’ senior winemaker Peter Hall is Hunter Valley Winemaker of the Year.
The Chinese government has officially recognised Champagne as a protected geographical indication.
Treasury signs up Wolf Blass for the Ashes
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced that it has signed up its Wolf Blass brand as partners of Sky Sports broadcast of the next two Ashes cricket series between England and Australia.
India heads for London International Wine Fair
India is to host a generic pavilion at the London International Wine Fair.
Hillebrand seals five year deal with Accolade
JF Hillebrand, leading logistics provider to the global beverage market, has clinched a five year worldwide freight services contract with Accolade Wines, the world’s fourth largest wine producer.
This Friday, May 17, is the fourth annual Sauvignon Blanc Day.
South Africa expecting record vintage
The 2013 South African wine grape harvest season exceeded the expectations, according to Vinpro a service organisation for 3,600 South African wine producers.
McGuigan calls for new duty band
Neil McGuigan, recently voted the ‘World’s Best Winemaker (IWSC), wants the UK government to change the banding under which duty on wine is set.
Jancis Robinson receives freedom of the City of London
Master of wine, Jancis Robinson, has been made a ‘Freeman of the City of London’ and an ‘honorary Freeman’ of the Worshipful Company of Vintners.
Valparaiso/Casablanca becomes a great wine capital
Chilean city and wine region,Valparaiso and the Casablanca valley have been voted into the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has announced two appointments to its EMEA senior management team.
Jacob’s Creek launches wine for Japanese food
Jacob’s Creek, the Pernod Ricard-owned Australian wine brand, has launched a wine specifically designed to complement Japanese cuisine.
Jacob’s Creek launches wine for Japanese food
Jacob’s Creek, the Pernod Ricard-owned Australian wine brand, has launched a wine specifically designed to complement Japanese cuisine.
US: Wine shipped direct to consumer is on the up
The value of direct-to-consumer shipments from American wineries increased to $1.46 Billion in 2012, and was greater than the total value of US wine exports, according to the 2013 Direct Shipping Report released by Ship Compliant and Wines & Vines.
Rioja to spend eight million Euros on promotion
The generic body representing the famous Rioja win-producing region in north west Spain has announced that it is to spend 8 million Euros on promoting its wines this year.
Riverina harvest close to record
The 2013 harvest in the Riverina region of Australia, at 300,000 tonnes, is just 8,000 short of the 308,000 2009 all time record, according to the Riverina Winemakers Association.
First Cape wine heads to Ireland
South African wine brand First Cape has launched in Ireland.
Henri Krug, the former head of Champagne Krug, has died, it has been announced.
English wine producers go to ProWein
English Wine Producers, the generic body representing English wine producers, is to exhibit at Prowein for the first time.
Young professional Americans in the Millennial generation are taking a real interest in wine, according to a leading US wine producer.
Champagne exports 3.4% up by value
The Comité Champagne, which represents Champagne producers, has announced that world exports are 3.4% up by value despite a 4 million drop is shipped bottles.
Champagne exports up 3.4%, UK leads the way
The Comite Champagne, the generic body for Champagne producers, has announced today (March 13) that the world exports have risen 3.4% by value, despite a 4 million drop in shipped bottles.
The Austrian Wine Marketing Board has announced that the total volume of Austria's 2012 wine vintage is 2,154,800 hectoliters, which is well below the long term average.
Laithwaite’s is top English fizz
An English sparkling wine made by the wife and co-founder of Direct Wines*, the world's largest independent wine merchant, has been voted the best English sparkling wine.
Beringer, the official wine of the PGA golf tour, has extended the sponsorship to include the UK.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced two new trustees - Mentzendorff managing director Andrew Hawes and Jonathan Driver who, after leaving Diageo in 2006, has become a global consultant.
Anivin de France, the organisation responsible for promoting Vin de France, has announce that 88 wines have been selected to represent the category in 2013.
Maximilian to become Riedel Crystal president
Maximilian J. Riedel is to become president of Riedel Crystal, from July 1.
Lower-alcohol Wines: The Lowdown
There is increasing awareness and demand for low and lower-alcohol wines. Christian Davis checks on who’s doing what
Independent South African wineries highlight quality
Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa (PIWOSA) is the name of a new grouping of like-minded, independent producers which aims to highlight the quality and diversity of South Africa’s premium wines has been launched to raise the profile of Premium South African wine.
WSTA asks the UK Government for help
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) meets with Economic Secretary to the Treasury today (February 5), ahead of the Budget in March.
McGuigan launches food and wine matching initiative
McGuigan Wines’ Neil McGuigan, one of Australia’s best known winemakers, has launched what he describes as “the ultimate wine and food matching service" with celebrity chef John Torode.
Amcor launches new Stelvin liners
A new range of liners for Stelvin closures for wine bottles have been unveiled today (January 30).
No World Heritage site for Burgundy
Climats du Vignoble de Bourgogne, a lobby organisation for the Burgundy region of France has failed to get the world famous wine-producing vineyards of the region listed by UNESCO as one of its World Heritage sites.
Brintex, organisers of the London International Wine Fair (LIWF), have announced the appointment of Ross Carter as exhibition director, replacing James Murray who resigned after 10 years in the role.
Bordeaux-based producer and négociant, Maison Sichel has reported that 2012 was the company’s second best year since it was established in 1883.
Cobevco introduces bag-in-box capability
Specialist bottler, Cobevco will be offering ‘bag-in-box’ as part of its beverage filling capabilities from the end of May.
Stellenbosch winery, Kleine Zalze, has announced the appointment of Nitida Wines’ RJ Botha, to its winemaking team.
