Italy Supplement: Baffling but never boring

For those who really 'get Italy', like plenty in the trade, that riotous mix of individual producers, regional styles and native grapes is a big part of what makes Italian wine so special. Italophiles would have it no other way - this is a land to get lost in and never escape from. But in high-tax Britain on the High Street that complexity is a bit of an issue.

Record numbers sign up to 2016 Millésime Bio organic wine fair

A big year ahead for rum and craft beer, Bibendum PLB predicts

Rum, old world reds and craft beers all present big opportunities for 2016, according to the insight team at Bibendum PLB in its end-of-year predictions.

Insights: What's hot and what's not for retail trends in 2016?

Angela Mount reports on the retail trends that will have the greatest impact on the multiple and convenience sector in 2016

Tim Atkin MW: The battle over inheritance in Burgundy

Tim Atkin MW weighs in on the battle over inheritance in Burgundy and how it is tough for families where some want to sell and others want to carry on the family tradition.

Analysis: Champagne battles for the top spot

In an ultra-competitive market within the buoyant category of sparkling wine, the world's most established and classic fizz tenaciously holds on to its market share. Anne Krebiehl MW reports

Wines of Rioja partners with Global Gift Foundation charity

Wines from Rioja has sponsored the Sixth Annual Global Gift Gala, which took place at the Four Seasons, Park Lane in London on Monday evening.

Ehrmanns extends Australian portfolio with Willow Bridge Estate

Wine supplier Ehrmanns has inked a UK distribution deal with Western Australian winery Willow Bridge Estate across both the on- and the off-trade.

New exhibition explores influence of Avignon Papacy on Châteauneuf du Pape

A new exhibition has opened in Châteauneuf du Pape which explores the relationship between the appelation and the Avignon Papacy.

Borsa Vini Italiani tastings revealed for London and Manchester 2016

The Italian Trade Commission has announced the dates of its trade-only Borsa Vini Italiani tastings in January 2016.

Bibendum PLB unveils new insights into UK consumer profiles

New research from Bibendum PLB's insights team has defined eight distinct consumer categories in the UK drinks market.

US predicted to add 16 million new wine drinkers in next ten years

By 2025 there will be 109 million wine drinkers in the US, up from 93 million today, according to a new report from Wine Intelligence.

CIVB offers chance to win weekend with top Bordelaise winemakers

Six UK wine lovers are being offered the chance to spend a weekend with a leading Bordelaise winemaker and learn the tricks of the trade, thanks to the Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB).

Vina Valdivieso appoints brand ambassador to drive sales

Chile's Valdivieso winery, together with its distributor Bibendum PLB, have appointed Jonas Tofterup as brand ambassador and export manager for the UK and Europe.

Hardys wins gold for Ashes England cricket campaign

Leading Australian wine brand Hardys has won two coveted international media awards for its £3.5 million above-the-line summer campaign celebrating its sponsorship of the England cricket team.

M&S tops first tranche of 2016 International Wine Challenge

Britain's multiple and discount retailers have taken home a total of 222 awards from Tranche One of the 2016 International Wine Challenge, including 21 gold medals.

Concha y Toro signs BRIT Award sponsorship deal for Frontera

Chilean wine brand Frontera is to become the official wine of The BRIT Awards, in a partnership between the wine's producer, Concha y Toro, and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) announced last week.

Wine investment fraud unraveled in insolvency court

Eight inter-linked companies that fraudulently sold wine investments and carbon benefit units have been forcibly wound up in the high court, following an investigation by the Insolvency Service.

US wine booming in UK on-trade, new report reveals

Listings of US wine in the UK on-trade have doubled in the last year, according to a new report.

Distell embarks on US spirits joint venture with Terlato Wine Group

South Africa's Distell Group has announced a joint venture with the Terlato Wine Group in the US.