New Zealand's 2016 harvest expected to be 34% larger

As the 2016 harvest draws to a close in New Zealand, growers are reporting an excellent vintage with yields up 34% compared to last year's smaller than average harvest.

People: Philip Cox, Recas Winery in Romania

Philip Cox, left Bristol for Romania in the early 1990s and now his winery is the most profitable winery in Romania.

Saint- Émilion Grand Crus 2015 vintage helps to boost interest in the region

At yesterday's Association de Grand Crus Classés de Saint-Emilion held in London, the 2015 vintages drew a crowd, further demonstrating the relatively small appellation can compete with many of its larger neighbouring appellations.

Label launched for Londoners who "can't tell their chardonnay from their sangiovese"

A forward-thinking wine label has been launched to dispel the "myth" that those who don't know about wine can't have good taste.

Analysis: Austrian winemakers today are a mix of traditionalists and renegades

Austria continues on its highly creative and diversified path through its vast mix of traditionalist and renegade producers. They have taken the Grüner Veltliner ball and sprinted with it, meaning the same ambition, talent and individual drive that turned an unknown grape variety into one of the wine and culinary world's darlings over the past couple of decades continues full speed ahead today.

Q&A: Andres Caballeros, winemaker director, Carolina Wine Brands

The winemaker director at Carolina Wine Brands talks about saving and promoting Chile's viticultural diversity.

Glenfiddich announces new Global Brand Ambassador

Glen Grant packaging and line-up overhaul to "re-awaken" the brand

Glen Grant has unveiled a complete re-brand of its range and added three new expressions in an attempt to "reaffirm" its position as a leading player in the premium whisky market.

Wales to host English and Welsh Wine of the Year Competition for the first time

The Welsh Vineyards Association has been announced as the host of the upcoming English and Welsh Wine of the Year Competition 2016 - cementing Wales's status as an emerging wine destination.

Champagne de Castelnau undergoes image revamp

Champagne de Castelnau is heading in a new ultra modern direction for its centenary with the launch of its first prestige cuvée.

Southern Comfort sale averts disaster as Brown-Forman's sales drop 2%

The sale of Southern Comfort and Tuaca has bolstered a 2% drop in net sales for Jack Daniels owner Brown-Forman.

Portuguese still wine producers' patience is paying off

While Portugal is still most famous for its fortified wines, Portuguese still wines are gaining ground in the world of wine, but it has been a long road.

Halo effect in gin creating thirst for premium tonic

Premium brand 1724 Tonic Water has found a new UK distributor as it aims to gain ground in the growing premium tonic market.

Analysis: How directly engaging with consumer can pay big dividends

Directly engaging with consumers can pay big dividends for a modest outlay, if coupled with imagination. One Cork One Point from the Haciendas Company, the Beronia Txoko Club with Gonzáles Byass and Concha Y Toro all are offering winning initiatives where wine companies are building relationships directly with consumers.

M?ori wine: Indigenous culture conquering the world with non-indigenous grapes

The world's first M?ori-owned wine company has its sights set on breaking into the UK market with a 500-year plan to promote its wines and preserve the land.

Loire Valley's frost loss estimates hit an average of 30%

Following a meeting last month, Loire Valley vineyard owners and producers came together to asses the damage of frost that hit several wine producing regions across France in late April and estimate that 20- 30% of the harvest may be lost.

Nicolas Feuillatte launches contemporary communication strategy

A major marketing shake up was unveiled at Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte's 40^th anniversary bash in Paris on 7 June

Gains in Malbec lost due to Argentine El Niño

An Uco Valley winery is picking up the pieces of some of the worst weather in decades as sales of its "trendy" malbec plummet.

Australia's Mediterranean varieties driving next cycle of interest in UK

Australia's future popularity in the UK may well ride on the growing number of Mediterranean varieties emerging from the country, delivering a more niche and premium proposition than the established reliance on volume sales.

State of uncertainty following the Conviviality and Bibendum deal still remains

A month on from Conviviality Retail acquiring Bibendum PLB, there still seems to be a state of uncertainty around what a deal of this magnitude could mean for the trade.