Yealands Estate scoops sustainability award

Yealands Estate has been awarded Most Sustainable Medium Business at the International Green Awards 2012, making it the only New Zealand organisation, and only winery globally, to receive the accolade.

Australia's leading family wineries focus on China

Australia's top family wineries have turned their attention to the Chinese wine market.

Chile, Argentina and South Africa join forces for annual wine tasting

Three of the UK's most important generic bodies have ditched their individual tastings and instead have joined forces to offer a larger event in September 2013.

Southern hemisphere generic bodies team of for tasting

Generic bodies Wines of Argentina, Wines of Chile and Wines of South Africa have teamed up to launch a collaborative generic tasting for September 2013, The Beautiful South.

Food and wine matching focus for new boot-camp

Hailed as one of the most "intensive, thorough and rewarding wine courses" around, The Extreme Wine Experience 2013 will give delegates a chance to gain an official WSET qualification and learn about food and wine matching.

WSTA accuses government of 'empty rhetoric' if it presses ahead with minimum pricing

The WSTA's chief executive has accused the government of "empty rhetoric" if it doesn't drop its proposal for a minimum unit pricing policy.

Harvest report: Muscadet 'superb keeping potential'

Vinexpo 2013 to take place from June 16-20

Vinexpo has confirmed that its 17th trade show will be held from June 16 to 20, 2013, at Bordeaux's Lake Exhibition Centre.

Majestic Wine profits grow as customer numbers jump

Majestic Wine's profits are up by 3.9%, driven by an 11.2% jump in customer numbers, according the the group's half year results to October 1, 2012.

Asian bidders boost takings at Hospices de Beaune auction

The 152nd Hospices de Beaune wine auction has announced record results, with Asian bidders becoming the second most important after those from Europe.

Own-label wine sales flat

Despite huge investment in own-label wines by the major retailers, volumes are flat across the trade in the past year.

Register now for Chile Summit 2012

Time is running out to register for Harpers' upcoming Chile Summit 2012, giving UK drinks buyers a unique chance to learn more about premium Chilean wine and the opportunity it offers your business.

Miguel Torres scoops Wine Intelligence award

Miguel Torres, president of Bodegas Torres, has been awarded the latest Wine Intelligence 10 for 10 Business Award for the Penedès region.

William Grant launches 25 Year Old blend

William Grant & Sons has launched its Grant's 25 Year Old blend for the first time outside the travel retail market.

Alan Holmes appointed to head up the Vineyard, Berkshire

Five star Berkshire hotel the Vineyard has appointed Alan Holmes as its new wine and restaurant director, taking over from Yohann Jousselin MS.

Bordeaux Wines teams up with rugby star Matt Dawson MBE

Bordeaux Wines is working with international rugby star Matt Dawson MBE on a booklet and series of video clips that will feature exclusive food and wine pairings.

Hotel du Vin owner MWB calls in Deloitte

MWB, the company behind Hotel Du Vin and Malmaison, has appointed administrators Deloitte as it struggles to refinance or find a buyer of its 26 hotels.

Ravenswood founder predicts a 'strong future for Californian wine'

California's godfather of Zin, Ravenswood founder Joel Peterson, predicts a strong future for the region's wine as the next generation of winemakers usher in "a whole new world".

Waverley administrators return £3.5m under retention of title claims

The administrators of the WaverleyTBS estate have so far returned £3.5 million worth of stock to trade creditors under retention of title claims.

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