All change at Bodegas Cosme Palacio

Leading Rioja winery Cosme Palacio has announced a series of important changes at the firm, including new personnel, the launch of a white wine, and a label shakeup.

Scotch whisky exports on road to recovery after growth in 2021

Global exports of Scotch whisky grew to £4.51bn during 2021, according to figures released today by the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA), as the industry continues to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and US tariffs. 

Tequila raises the bar

Once known by its ‘slammer’ reputation, tequila is carving out a new niche in UK spirits with optimistic sales as a premium sipping drink, writes Jo Gilbert.

South African packaged wine exports to UK rise 25%

In a massive boon for South Africa's quality-led growers, total exports of South African wine to the UK rose 20% by value and 12% in volume in 2021 according to the latest figures released by industry body SAWIS.

Hospitality sales rebound in late December

Consumer footfall across the UK’s hospitality sector increased between Christmas and New Year, according to the latest CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker.

Wine vision

James Lawrence reports on the main findings from the ninth annual Sopexa Wine Trade Monitor survey.

Vega Sicilia moves into Galicia

One of Spain's most prestigious labels has set its sights on producing white wines in the Galicia region, according to the Spanish press.

Loire vintage 2021: 'Hard year, but versatile and beautiful wines'

Winegrowers in the Loire Valley region grappled with a difficult and challenging season, but were rewarded with a good crop of fresh and aromatic wines, according to a new harvest report from InterLoire.

New Pix wine platform on global ‘matchmaking mission’

An ambitious new wine discovery platform is soon to launch with the aim of becoming the “biggest wine platform in the world,” according to its creators.

Hospitality sector experiencing 'unprecedented' rise in job vacancies

The UK's hospitality industry is facing an escalating staffing crisis, with a 69% increase in job listings, according to a recent report.

WSET celebrates unprecedented intake of students in 2020

A record number of students were awarded WSET qualifications during the previous academic year, according to the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.

Online BWS sales buck downward trend

New data has revealed that turnover from UK online retail slumped in the month of August, with three notable exceptions.

Bring back brandy

The dark spirit has fallen out of fashion when it comes to cocktails, but there are many reasons to reconsider brandy as a mixing ingredient. Jacopo Mazzeo reports.

LWF: Beale describes path forward post UK 2020 ‘trade nadir’

The UK market remains an “attractive and diverse market place, but it is a very different one to the market it was 12 months ago”, according to Miles Beale, CEO of the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).

WSET research throws damning light on UK wine knowledge

The term ‘corked’ refers to broken pieces of cork in a wine bottle and ‘terroir’ is a genre of French horror film, according to many consumers in our great wine-drinking nation.

Croft, Fonseca and Taylor’s Port declare 2016 vintage