Analysis: The power of building an online community

As Tesco's online Wine Community closes its virtual doors the trade weighs in on how important digital engagement in the wine world has become.

Harpers Global Design Awards winners announced

The judges have spoken and the results are in. See the good-looking crop of winners in this year's Harpers Global Design Awards.

Trade body launches revamped website to promote Sherry Wines around the world

The Consejo Regulador for Jerez has launched a revamped website to promote the Spanish region's famous drink under the Sherry Wines banner.

Chile's Errazuriz plans assault on top-end wine market in 2016

Chilean wine producer Errazuriz is lining up a UK release for two top-end wines from its cool climate Aconcagua Costa vineyards in the spring of 2016.

Rare vintage release for Kapi Vineyard Tokaji

Tokaji producer Disznoko has released the 2011 vintage of its Kapi Vineyard Aszú 6 puttonyos wine.

Ex-Selfridges buyer Davies among record number of new Masters of Wine

Former Selfridges buyer Dawn Davies is among 19 wine trade professionals to gain the Master of Wine qualification.

Jackson Estate launches premium Sauvignon and Pinot Noir in UK

New Zealand's Jackson Estate has released two new wines for the independent wine merchant and on-trade sectors.

Gonzalez Byass wraps up three prestige Deutz Champagnes in gift pack

Gonzalez Byass UK has launched a Champagne Deutz gift pack featuring three fizzes from the 2008 vintage.

Luxury cuvée matured in steel, wood and glass released by Möet

Moët & Chandon is to release a prestige cuvée called MCIII in October.

Chile's Viña Ventisquero lines-up Root 1 additions and Wild Swan for UK debuts

Chilean producer Viña Ventisquero is the latest to line up new UK launches for a big reveal at next week's Mercado Andino tasting in London.

European spirits body welcomes court statement on minimum pricing for alcohol

The body which represents spirits producers across the EU has welcomed yesterday's European Court of Justice statement that casts doubt on the legality of minimum unit pricing for alcohol.

Wine review app Quini launches widget to help spread the word

Wine ratings and review app Quini has created a widget for websites, bloggers and wine writers to feature its content.

European Court says minimum unit pricing may be illegal

Alcohol generates more in tax than it costs the government says think tank report

Free market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs has produced a report which claims that alcohol revenue generates over twice as much tax revenue as it costs the country in health, policing, crime and welfare expenditure.

Counterfeit alcohol worth £30k seized at Notting Hill Carnival

The Metropolitan Police says officers seized counterfeit and "overproof" alcohol with a street value of around £30,000 at this year's Notting Hill Carnival in west London.

Spar adds to wine range and changes to EDLP model for exclusive Champagne

Spar is to move its Marquis Belrive Champagne to an everyday low pricing model.

Chilean producer to release wine made from wild vines

Chile's Bouchon Family Wines is launching a wine made from Pais vines that grow wild among the trees of its Mingre Estate in Maule Valley.

Trivento releases 100th anniversary vintage of Eolo Malbec

Leading Argentine wine brand Trivento is releasing a Malbec made from 100-year-old vines.

Alsace Riesling gets Majestic listing after vote by store managers

A Riesling from Alsace has been added to the Majestic range after winning a poll of the group's 211 store managers.

Duncan Murray Wines named in list of UK's top 100 small businesses

An independent wine merchant in the Midlands has been named as one of the top 100 small businesses in the UK.