Comité Champagne harvest yield decision
Champagne growers and houses met in Epernay within the Comité Champagne to agree on the circumstances of the next harvest and on strategic directions for the sector.
Penfolds launches two inaugural French wines
For the first time in its history, Penfolds annual Collection release in August will comprise three country of origin portfolios, Australian, Californian and the inaugural French release.
Bollinger Group acquires Sancerre estate Hubert Brochard
Bollinger Group, in addition to five other estates in France and the US, has acquired the Sancerre historic estate, Hubert Brochard.
Three Spirit launches two non-alcoholic wine alternatives
UK-based functional drink brand Three Spirit has announced the launch of a range of non-alcoholic alternative wines, Blurred Vines.
Thousands of leading wine and spirits buyers will descend upon Verona from April 10-13 to taste new vintages and innovations from prestigious producers.
New Zealand Wine Trade Hub Launches
New Zealand Winegrowers has launched an online portal designed to support the trade in major export markets around the world.
Esporão partners with Hatch Mansfield for UK distribution
Portuguese wine producer, Esporão, has announced its partnership with Hatch Mansfield as their UK distributor.
Pernod Ricard unveils China malt distillery The Chuan
Pernod Ricard has unveiled its new $150m malt whisky distillery called The Chuan in Emeishan, China.
Royal Tokaji hails 2017 as one of its greatest vintages
Royal Tokaji believes its 2017 Aszú wines are on a par with the greatest vintages in its history: 1993, 1999, 2000, 2003, and 2008.
Cape Wine to return in October 2022
Popular trade show Cape Wine will return to Cape Town from October 5-7, 2022.
Luigi Bosca focuses on producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon
The man who helped establish Malbec as Argentina’s flagship grape is now bidding to showcase the country’s potential as a producer of world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.
Former head sommelier of Zuma and Roka opens new London wine bar
Kevin McCabe, former head sommelier of Zuma, Roka and Yautacha Group, has teamed up with, Antony Lyon, of Lyon's Seafood & wine bar, to open a new brasserie and wine bar in east London.
Domaine Leroy Musigny goes for record sale
Cult Wines has announced the record sale of 2013 Domaine Leroy Musigny, a rare Grand Cru Burgundy, to a customer in Asia.
Naked Wines shares drop 3% despite strong sales growth
Naked Wines stock decreased by 3% this morning after the online retailer posted an annual pre-tax loss of £10.7 million.
Bordeaux wineries work collegiately to drive sustainability
Three organic wine producers in Bordeaux have joined forces in a bid to promote a sustainable future for the region.
Torres launches Secret del Priorat 2018
Familia Torres has expanded its range of red Priorat wines with Secret del Priorat 2018 made from Garnacha, Cariñena, Cabernet sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
Exton Park unveils Reserve Blend range
English winery Exton Park has unveiled a trio of sparkling wines following a 10-year development process.
Symington family bottles six vintage ports for 2019
The Symingtons have bottled six Quinta Vintage Ports from 2019 and will release two en primeur – Quinta do Vesúvio and Dow’s Quinta da Senhora da Ribeira.
Freixenet Copestick signs distribution deal with The Garage Wine Co.
Freixenet Copestick has expanded its portfolio by signing an exclusive distribution partnership with Chilean producer The Garage Wine Co.
Champagne Lanson enters new US deal with Terlato Wine Group
Terlato Wine Group has announced an exclusive sales and marketing agreement with Champagne Lanson to become effective April 1, 2021.
I Heart Wines sales exceeded 31m bottles in 2020
More than 31 million bottles of the I Heart wine brand were sold in 2020 after it enjoyed significant growth in several international markets.
Wine Access acquires Napa Valley merchant 750 wines
Online retailer Wine Access has acquired Napa Valley merchant 750 Wines for an undisclosed fee.
Tariff war will cause drinks businesses to go bust, trade bodies warn
Drinks producers will be forced to close their doors and lay off staff after the U.S. ramped up its tariff war with the EU, trade associations have warned.
Quinta da Pedra Alta brings elegance to the Douro
Winemakers Joao Pires and Matt Gant have collaborated on a range that exhibits levels of freshness, acidity and elegance rarely seen in the Douro.
Darren Gough unveils Care for Wild wine range
England cricket legend Darren Gough has officially launched his eagerly anticipated Care for Wild wine range in partnership with Freixenet Copestick.
Accolade Wines purchases Katnook Estate
Accolade Wines has acquired the historic Katnook Estate in Coonawarra from Wingara Wine Group.
Ramón Bilbao unveils new range of single vineyard Lalomba wines
Ramón Bilbao has unveiled a collection of high-quality, single vineyard wines in order to showcase some of the best terroirs from across the Rioja region.
Lebanese winery Ixsir gears up for export drive
Lebanese wine producer Ixsir is ramping up its focus on exports after the domestic market was hit by a double whammy of hyperinflation and Covid-19.
Naked Wines' new UK managing director outlines strategic priorities
Naked Wines announced that chief financial officer James Crawford will take over as managing director of its UK business when it delivered its full-year results this morning. We caught up with him to learn more about his plans for the business, the opportunities ahead and the challenges that must be overcome.
Naked Wines makes a flying start to fiscal 2021 as online orders soar
Naked Wines has reported 81% year-on-year revenue growth during April and May as online orders spiked during the coronavirus lockdown.
Off-Piste Wines slaloms into gin production
Off-Piste Wines has launched a gin aimed at mountain lovers, fresh-air adventurers and fireside dreamers.
Bordeaux winemakers determined to provide en primeur campaign
Bordeaux winemakers are pulling out all the stops in a bid to present the trade with an en primeur campaign amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
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
Low and no-alcohol wines were once horrible parodies of the real thing. not any more, writes Jamie Goode.
Marie Brizard reports "contrasting" Q3
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits has recorded a third quarter of contrasts, with improvements in France but penalisation in the US and Poland.
Belvédère announces new executive committee
Belvédère SA, the wine and spirits company in Europe and the US, has announced has announced the composition of its executive committee, headed by CEO Jean-Noël Reynaud.
Ribera del Duero and Rueda come together
The two Spanish wine regions have come together to raise awareness of their wines in the all-important US market.
Wallaces-TCB announces management team
Wallaces–TCB (Tennant Caledonian Breweries), formed after the completion of the acquisition of Wallaces Express, Scotland’s largest wines and spirits wholesaler, by C&C Group, has announced the following senior management appointments, reporting to chief executive, Brian Calder.
Investec Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year 2014
Entries are now welcome for the first-ever Investec Food & Drink Entrepreneur of the Year 2014.
The next Vinexpo exhibition will be held in Bordeaux, France from Sunday June 14 to Thursday the 18th 2015.
Global travel retail sales are up 9.4% to US55.8 billion, according to the president of the Tax Free World Association president, Erik Juul-Mortensen.
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
With classic regions and the famous Super-Tuscan wines, exports are Tuscany’s life blood. Christian Davis reports
Guala buys MCG Industries’ Metal Closures for €20 Million
Guala Closures, a leading maker of aluminium closures for spirits and wines, has bought the Metal Closures division of South African company, MCG Industries.
With ProWein 2013 in mind, Thomas Brandl finds out how winemakers in central and south-eastern Europe have made efforts to modernise and become more competitive.
Tiki Estate Pinot Gris 2011 launches
New Zealand winemankers Tiki Wines has released a 2011 Pinot Gris to the UK, Finland, Iceland, Channel Islands, Ireland and the domestic market.
Despite a strong peso, consumers are prepared to pay the price for quality Chilean wine. Christian Davis reports