Skin Côntact reveals vocalists for eagerly anticipated comeback show

UK wine-trade supergroup Skin Côntact, which is reforming in aid of Wine Relief at London's Islington Academy on Thursday, May 12, has announced the names of the first five vocalists to appear with them.

Mornington Peninsula wineries make waves with London walkabout tasting

Twelve winemakers from Australia's Mornington Peninsula are to offer a one-day masterclass and walkabout tasting of their wines in London.

Grand Cercle hosts first UK en primeur tasting for promising 2015 vintage

The Grand Cercle des Vins de Bordeaux is to hold its 2015 vintage tasting on Wednesday, March 23.

Flint Wines to showcase extensive new Italian portfolio at annual tasting

Gin Guild unveils line-up for third annual Ginposium

The Gin Guild has announced details of its third annual Ginposium one-day event.

Wines from Spain to showcase innovation and diversity at 2016 tasting

Wines from Spain will this year be hosting its 27th annual trade fair at London's Tobacco Dock on Thursday, April 14.

Think Gin 2016 hailed a success

Oversubscribed and packed with members of the on-trade, independent merchants, multiple and wholesale buyers, the second annual Think Gin event at London's Hospital Club was a buzzing event. 

Wine Australia expands ProWein showcase to reflect diversity

Wine Australia will be celebrating the storied history of Australian wines at its largest showcase yet at ProWein this month.

Matthew Clark introduces virtual-reality wine-tasting concept at annual tasting

Leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark is to offer visitors to its annual trade tasting this what it believes is the UK's virtual-vineyard wine-tasting experience.

Great Western hails success of "spur of the moment" pop-up tasting

Bath-based national wine merchant Great Western Wines has successfully launched its first consumer-focused pop-up tasting.

Matthew Clark partners with Marco Pierre White for 2016 tasting

Legendary British chef Marco Pierre White will be joining leading UK on-trade distributor Matthew Clark at its Discover Love Inspire trade tasting on March 8.

Instil bets on big year for premium rum with The Real McCoy listing

Instil Drinks has added premium Barbados rum The Real McCoy Rum to its portfolio ahead of the company's relaunch in London on March 1.

Justerini & Brooks trade tasting announced

Fine wine merchant Justerini & Brooks is to hold its annual portfolio tasting on Wednesday, February 24.

Think Gin award nominations revealed

The shortlists have been announced for the second annual Think Gin awards, which will be held in London on March 1.

Real Wine Fair biggest event to date set for April

The Real Wine Fair is shaping up to be the largest fair yet with 160 growers from 15 countries set to show over 700 wines at the Tobacco Dock on 17 - 18 April, 2016.

Wineteca 2016 to partner with Gambero Rosso

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is to partner with leading Italian food-and-drink publisher Gambero Rosso for its 2016 Wineteca tasting.

Enotria & Coe to reveal raft of new wines at major post-merger tasting

Enotria & Coe has unveiled the line-up for its first Showcase Tasting since the two companies merged last year.

Superstar DJs revealed for Skin Côntact post-gig dancefloor battle

Tickets for the eagerly anticipated return of Skin Côntact, unarguably the UK wine-trade's pre-eminent rock and pop band, are now on sale.

Wine world prepares for Vinisud 2016

Over 1,700 exhibitors will converge on Montpellier next week for Vinisud, the biennial International Mediterranean Wines and Spirits Exhibition.

RAW returns to London for fifth year

The RAW organic and biodynamic wine fair is set to return to London for its fifth year on May 15 and 16.