Shifting consumer mores

The latest Wine Intelligence research delves into the changing patterns of global wine buying and consumption, revealing some unexpected trends. 

Devon manor to launch vineyard

Lympstone Manor has revealed plans to plant a vineyard within its 28-acre estate.

China to squeeze bulk supply of Australian red to critical levels over next 3-5 years

Conviviality shares suspended

Shares in Conviviality have been temporarily suspended from trading on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) as it faces £30 million tax bill.

Wine key driver of Fairtrade sales

Alcohol has, albeit from a small platform, emerged as a key driver of Fairtrade with UK consumers showing increasing support for drinks accredited as such.

Rioja exports on the up boosted by the UK and white

Export sales of Rioja increased by 4.39% in 2017 compared to the previous year boosted by a strong UK performance, the Consejo Regulador of Rioja DOCa has revealed.

Hardys and Echo Falls achieve ‘Superbrands’ status for third time

Accolade wine brands Hardys and Echo Falls have made it into the UK’s Superbrand list.

Sparkling drives growth as inflation bites down on average prices

Volume sales of alcohol continued to decline in the UK off-trade in 2017, but value sales increased in both yearly and quarterly sales, particularly in sparkling wine, which remains the main driver of growth for the overall wine category.

Wines of Spain unveils new Caballeros for 2018

Wines of Spain has unveiled two new Caballeros for 2018 - Peter Dauthieu and Marisol Bueno.

Plotting the indigenous jewels on Hungary’s wine map

Hungary has come a long way since the heyday of Bull’s Blood in the 1970s. Now it’s rich tapestry of indigenous styles are finding their feet

The Barrow boys

Corney & Barrow’s wholesale side has been quietly expanding under the thoughtful direction of head of Merchant Business James Franklin, now represnting a major driving force for this City-based company. 

Boutinot unveils Rioja trio with 'unexpected' design

Boutinot has unveiled a new range of Riojas featuring labels designed to break from ‘the traditional Rioja wine language of competitors’.

Companies continue to look to Provence for bankable rosé styles

The popularity of drier, paler styles of rosé show no signs of slowing as they inch further and further into the mainstream, with Blossom Hill becoming the latest company to latch onto this consumer-friendly style.

Wine Net joins Merchant Vintners

Essex-based wine merchant Wine Net has signed up as a member of Merchant Vintners growing the buying group’s members to 20.

Vindependents adds Mountford Estate to its portfolio

Vindependents has added Mountford Estate from New Zealand’s Waipara region to its portfolio.

Why the wine bar is back with a bang

A rash of exciting new openings are showing how far the wine bar revival has come after falling out of vogue at the turn of the century, but today’s wine-focused hotspots are a far cry from the aloof haunts of old. Jo Gilbert reports

Gallo turns sights on UK with revamped premium range

Californian producing giant E&J Gallo has identified the UK as a key market to grow its expanding range of high-end wines.

Conviviality brings Leefield Station to the UK

Conviviality has teamed up with winemaker Brent Marris to bring Leefield Station Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris to the UK for the first time.

Meet the buyers: Jason Haynes, Burgundy buyer and co-founder, Flint Wines

In 2006 I decided to set up Flint Wines with long-term friend Sam Clarke, whose background was in spread betting rather than wine, which helped give us a fresh approach to business. During our initial discussions he acquired a new Great Dane puppy called Flint so we borrowed his name and the company was born. The third director, Gearoid Devaney MS, joined the company in 2010 and things have really blossomed since then.

Italy tops wine educators’ list of great value wine for 2018

Italy has been singled out as the best country of origin for wines under £10, having topped the Association of Wine Educators’ (AWE) list of great value wine producers for 2018.