Rosé up 43% and Champagne 'strong' as summer sun brings cheer to Waitrose drinks sales

Recent warm weather in parts of the UK has seen sales of some wines and spirits soar at Waitrose.

Entry-level is an emerging opportunity for wine producers seeking exports to China - report

The slowdown in the Chinese economy and government austerity and anti-corruption measures are creating an opportunity for producers of entry-level and mid-priced wines, a new China Wine Market Landscape Report from Wine Intelligence has revealed.

Bottle Apostle blossoms with opening of Primrose Hill store

Independent London wine merchant Bottle Apostle opens its fifth store in the Primrose Hill area on July 18.

Chapel Down appoints new wine chief to fuel growth plans

Kent wine producer Chapel Down is hoping to accelerate its expansion after appointing a former LVMH executive to head up its wine operation.

Bordeaux lines up dinner dates to showcase affordable wines

Bordeaux wines are getting a push in restaurants and independent wine merchants, backed by the region's governing body.

Taittinger extends links with performing arts through RADA sponsorship

Champagne Taittinger has signed up to be the official Champagne partner of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art for its major fundraising events over the next year.

Funding for project to define the character of English sparkling wine

A newly-created English Wine & Research Development Group has secured funding from the Vintners' Company for a research project to define the specific character of English sparkling wine.

Burgundy and Champagne vineyards celebrate after being declared UN world heritage sites

Vineyards in Burgundy and champagne have been listed as United Nations world heritage sites.

UK vineyards will be included in scheme to spread tax load for agriculture

The government has confirmed that a scheme allowing farmers to average their profits for income tax purposes over five years will apply to vineyards.

New Zealand's Yealands charged up by investment from electricity firm

UK retailers and the on-trade can now catch a Chronic case of wine

A brand which aims to do for wine what hip craft brewers have for beer is making its UK debut.

Amazon Prime Now to offer one hour delivery on wine and spirits

Amazon yesterday launched one hour delivery in London on select products including several of its beer, wine and spirits offerings with its new Prime Now service.

South African wine brand Fish Hoek takes the bait and goes Fairtrade

Accolade Wine's Fish Hoek South African wine range has won Fairtreade certification.

£4 million Hardys cricket campaign will be 'possibly' biggest ever for a wine in the UK market

Australian wine brand Hardys has launched a £4 million advertising campaign ahead of this summer's Ashes cricket series to support its sponsorship of the England team.

Bancroft sets out expansion strategy as it chalks up 25 years in the wine business

Agency company Bancroft Wines is aiming to build its business in on-trade national accounts and expand its footprint in independent wine merchants as it enters its second quarter of a century.

Romanian producer Cramele Recas doubles bottling capacity to meet surge in demand

Romania's largest wine producer is spending €2 million on an upgrade to its packaging facilities to double its capacity.

The Benevolent seeks ambassadors to raise awareness in Buddies revamp

The Benevolent is calling for volunteers to become ambassadors to spread the word about the drinks industry charity and how it can help colleagues in need.

Berry Bros & Rudd boosts event capacity with state-of-the-art cellar

Wine merchant to the royal family Berry Bros & Rudd has opened a new cellar at its London base, to increase its capacity for private wine events.

Sales continue to fall at Tesco but rate of decline has slowed under new chief executive

UK sales at Tesco continued to fall in the first quarter of its new financial year - though the decline was less dramatic than during the horror show of 2014/15.

Off-trade brings growth for BWS, but wine and on-trade both decline as market stays 'fragile' - WSTA

A strong off-trade performance has dragged the UK alcohol market back into volume growth for the first time in five years, according to a report from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association.