Nyetimber to release single vineyard sparkling wine

English wine producer Nyetimber has announced the release of a single vineyard sparkling wine.

Q&A: Charles Sichel, export director, Maison Sichel

With customers tiring of high prices on the Bordeaux marketplace, Katherine Canfield talks to Charles Sichel at Maison Sichel about
how the company remains competitive in the global wine trade

Q&A: Richard Cochrane, Félix Solís UK

Bibendum's former trading director is to spearhead Félix Solís's new UK office. He tells Shirley Kumar why the direct model can offer efficiency and economies of scale to the UK

Affluent parts of UK put fizz back into Champagne sales

Champagne corks are beginning to pop again in more affluent pockets of the UK, while sparkling wine continues to be "a runaway success" across the board, according to recent trade figures.

Last call for entries to Wines of Germany's Get it On... competition

As Wines of Germany's Get it On... competition gathers pace, it is seeing more than 70 wineries jostling for listings in the UK.

France Summit to reveal thoughts of most important French influencers in the UK

What the 100 most influential figures involved in French wine in the UK think of the category will be a central focus of the Harpers France Summit in October.

Judges lined up for Wines of Spain Awards 2013

Shortlist announced for 2013 Champagne Ambassador's Awards

The shortlisted candidates for the 2013 Champagne Ambassador's Awards organised by Comité Champagne (CIVC) have been announced.

Pancho Campo hosts European food and wine show

Pommery Champagne pop-up at Edinburgh Fringe

Following its success as part of last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival the Champagne Pommery pop-up café bar has once again made an appearance.

Bordeaux winemakers seek government bailout after devastating hailstorm

French wineries and vineyard owners in the Entre-deux-Mers region in south eastern Bordeaux are seeking government assistance in order to avoid bankruptcy after last weekend's "catastrophic" hailstorm, which affected an estimated 20,000ha, reported France 24.

Chapel Down offers shareholders new incentive package

English winery Chapel Down is offering new and existing shareholders a range of benefits to hopefully build loyalty and strengthen its shareholder base.

Jeanjean launches new brand Maison du Sud

Jeanjean, a wine producer from the Languedoc region, is launching new wine brand Maison du Sud for the off-trade in the UK.

Chance to shine in Harpers French Wine Awards

Harpers is looking to recognise the best retailers, restaurants, suppliers, distributors  and ambassadors for the French wine category in the UK over the last 12 months with our inaugural French Wine Awards being run as part of the France Summit on October 22.

Denbies to harvest its first Sauvignon Blanc vintage in October

Denbies Wine Estate is looking forward to harvesting its first Sauvignon Blanc vines. Planted four years ago, they should be ready to harvest mid-October, said the Surrey vineyard's general manager, Chris White.

Denbies gears up for first Sauvignon Blanc harvest

Denbies Wine Estate has revealed it is looking forward to harvesting its first Sauvignon Blanc vines.

Sud de France to hold Joie de Vivre festival on South Bank

Sud de France has announced it will be holding a Joie de Vivre festival this month in London to celebrate the wine regions of southern France.

Luc Belaire launches sparkling Provence rosé

This summer sees the launch of Luc Belaire Rosé, which it claims to be "the world's most exquisite sparkling rosé".

Digby Fine English has global ambitions for new sparkling wine

Digby Fine English, a new English sparkling wine, launched yesterday in London with grand ambitions to become a global sparkling wine brand.

Codorníu adds to limited-edition bottle range

Cava producer Codorníu has announced the addition of two themed bottles to its limited-edition range.