Happy families -PHI Syrah Grenache

Keeping it in the family is De Bortoli and Shelmerdine with the launch of Rhône blend, PHI Syrah Grenache 2010, Heathcote, (rrp £30.99).

England's "newest and largest" vineyard Rathfinny Estate, begins planting

Planting is to start at England's "largest" vineyard, Rathfinny Estate, this week which long term aims to compete in quality with top French Champagne houses.

Ehrmanns aims for £3 million revenue hike

Ehrmanns is aiming to hit the £20 million mark in sales revenue by the end of its financial year, up from £17 million last year.

Legacy Wines adds New Zealand brand Shorn

Legacy Wines, the recently launched impulse, export and on-trade division of Manchester-based Kingsland Wines & Spirits has added New Zealand brand Shorn to its portfolio.

New Zealand pulls out of LIWF

New Zealand Winegrowers has pulled out of London International Wine Fair - but organisers insist it is no reflection of how Kiwi wines are performing in the UK.

Services to Spanish wine celebrated

Melissa Draycott of Gonzalez Byass and London restaurateur Abel Lusa have become this year's two new Caballeros.

Exclusive: Pernod to push Tempranillo as Spain's NZ Sauvignon Blanc

Tempranillo can become as synonymous with Spain among wine drinkers as Sauvignon Blanc has with New Zealand, according to Pernod Ricard UK's wine chief.

Have a happy...Cono Sur

Helping its customers drive sales in the run-up to Mothers' Day and Easter is Chilean winery Cono Sur.

Changing weather impacts vintages, say top winemakers

Winemakers around the world are noticing huge vintage variation thanks to changing weather patterns.

Clink Wines focuses on Spain

Clink Wines is launching six new Spanish wine partners as well as a range of lighter style and sparkling wines from Vinigalicia.

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.

Rueda whites rival New Zealand

Rueda is poised to take market share away from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, according to predictions by Clink Wines.

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.

All boxed up and ready to go

For Symington Family Estates it's new packaging for each of its Quinta Vintage Ports (rrp £28.99) with the aim of bringing to life the uniqueness of each of the quintas.

Lorgeril takes to the skies

Amps Fine Wines scoops New Zealand award

Amps Fine Wine is heading to New Zealand after coming top in a competition encouraging on-trade buyers to boost wine sales.

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.

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.