Trade urged to support up-and-coming regions

Open-minded importers are urging major supermarkets and restaurants to get behind wines from emerging regions like Croatia, Slovenia and Moldova.

China leapfrogs UK in world wine league

China has overtaken the UK to become the world's fifth biggest consumer of wine.

Registration opens for 23rd Wines from Spain Trade Fair

The 23rd Annual Wines from Spain Trade Fair will take place on March 1, in Old Billingsgate.

UK wine consumption to fall 4% by 2015, says Vinexpo

UK wine consumption will drop between 2011 and 2015 as consumers "drink better and less", according to new figures released by Vinexpo.

Lorgeril takes to the skies

Record sale of £2.9m for Christie's London

Christie's London recorded its biggest wine sale total since 1997 as Sir Evelyn De Rothschild's collection hit £2.9 million.

Moreno Wines to distribute Marqués de Cáceres

Moreno Wines is to become distributor for Riojan brand, Marqués de Cáceres in England.

ProWein to expand for 2012

ProWein is to open an additional hall at its Düsseldorf's exhibition centre due to exhibitor demand.

Gran Orden de Caballeros offers bursary to WSET students

The 'Gran Orden de Caballeros" has created a special bursary for exceptionally promising Advanced Certificate WSET students.

Free Run launches new wine range from Rueda

Free Run Wines is launching a new range of white wines from Spain's Rueda region, in conjunction with Felix Solis Avantis.

South Africa's Cape Wine Europe attracts 800 visitors

Turning South Africa's Cape Wine Europe tasting into a pan-European event has "really started to pay off", with around 800 visitors attending, said WOSA's chief executive.

Justin Keay: Tremendous Toro

For most British wine drinkers Spanish wine broadly equates to Rioja - maybe also Navarra and Cava - despite this large country having regions that produce much better wines. For my palate, though there are honorable exceptions, Rioja has become one of the more boring wine regions; production is dominated by large producers making bland "modern" Riojas without those special characteristics that once made Rioja different. Given that Spanish wine - and Rioja - is dominated by one grape, tempranillo, the result not surprisingly is that wines can taste remarkably consistent - and not necessarily in a good way.

Guala Closures buys fourth acquisition in 16 months

Guala Closures Group has just completed its purchase of a 70% stake in Polish aluminium drinks closures manufacturer DGS.

Unveiled - New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2011

A team of judges assembled by Tim Atkin MW, have chosen a list of trophy winners for the New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2011.

Fine & Rare celebrates an "excellent" 2010 en primeur campaign

The 2010 Bordeaux en primeur campaign was a "massive success" providing brokers were able to pick the best value wines, according to Fine & Rare Wines.

John Radford: my thoughts on Valencia's new Vino de Pago

With the news that the regional government of Valencia has ratified its first (and Spain's tenth) Vino de Pago - Finca Terrerazo - perhaps it's time to clear up the confusion about what a 'pago' really is.

Vinexpo 2011: An independent merchant's view

Karl Walton, the manager of Hennings Wine Merchants in Petworth, West Sussex gives his views of his trip to Vinexpo

Kleine Zalze looks to spread its appeal to independents and on-trade

South African producer Kleine Zalze is looking to widen its range to appeal more to independent wine merchants and restaurants.

The plus £8 wine category is here to stay, says Dedicated Wines' Edward Squires

Higher wine prices can be sustained in the UK as consumers grow to accept them and buyers recognise the higher margins that can be made for all in the supply chain, according to Edward Squires, co-founder of Dedicated Wines.

Vinexpo news - varietal wines find favour in UK

Varietal wines are perceived as the "most dynamic sector" in the UK drink's market, according to findings revealed at Vinexpo in Sopexa's 2011 Wine Trade Monitor.