UK wine export set to soar

WineGB has set the bar high, predicting the value of UK wine exports could reach up to £350 million by 2040. That’s no mean feat with export accounting for just 5% of production in 2017 – a figure that is expected to rise to 25% by 2025.

The Vineyard Cellars adds two Napa Valley wineries

The Vineyard Cellars has been appointed exclusive UK agent for Napa Valley boutique wineries Somnium and Revana Estate – both specialists in Cabernet Sauvignon.

Lower alcohol Marlborough wines launch in M&S

New Zealand Lighter Wines has launched two new 9.5% abv wines in Marks & Spencer to tap into the growing demand for naturally lower alcohol wine.

Meet the buyers: Lydia Redfearn, Adnams

Our series continues with wine buyer Lydia Redfearn, who oversees the evolving and quality wine portfolio at regional brewer, Adnams. 

WSTA reveals this year’s Brexit LWF debate panel

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has revealed the industry experts that will form part of its Brexit debate panel at this year’s London Wine Fair (LWF).

Premium agenda at Sicilia en Primeur as bottled exports hit new high

Bottlings of Sicilian wine rose 123% in the first quarter of 2018 (vs Q1 2017), reflected in both an ongoing trend to more premium exports and a reduction in bulk sales following the short 2017 harvest.

Distell sells Uitkyk to Warwick Wine Estate

Distell has sold its Uitkyk wine farm to Warwick Wine Estate for an undisclosed sum.

Hallgarten & Novum signs UK distribution deal for Jim Barry Wines

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Jim Barry Wines, taking over from Negociants UK.

Buckingham Schenk boosts off-trade team

Buckingham Schenk has appointed John Ruck-Keene as off-trade account manager.

Fairtrade on the rise

The Co-op’s new conversion of its major own-label range will boost the UK’s Fairtrade wine volumes by 20%. Jo Gilbert explores a category on the rise.

Co-op's major own label conversion boosts UK Fairtrade wine volumes by 20%

The Co-op’s new conversion of its major own-label range will boost the UK’s Fairtrade wine volumes by 20%.

Tim Atkin MW: And then there were three

Does anyone remember Safeway? In its day, it had one of the best supermarket wine ranges in the UK – diverse, daring and invariably well selected.

Sherry taking the flor

A new approach is needed in the battle to revitalise sherry’s image, argues James Lawrence

Wine expert urges UK to avoid comparing German Pinot Noir with counterparts

A German wine expert has urged the UK wine industry not to compare Pinot Noir from Germany with rival counterpart production of the grape variety in regions such as Burgundy.

Wakefield predicts best Shiraz vintage in decades

Wakefield Wines has predicted the 2018 Shiraz vintage will be the best in decades.

NZ Winegrowers gears up for Sauvignon Blanc day with digital push

New Zealand Winegrowers has launched an online campaign ahead of International Sauvignon Blanc day tomorrow (4th May).

Phantom Creek puts focus on Riesling and Pinot Gris

Phantom Creek Estates has partnered with Olivier Humbrecht MW as part of its strategy to start producing Riesling and Pinot Gris.

Power to the Punter

Technology is fast empowering the consumer when it comes to engagement, purchasing decisions, driving innovation and shaping the market, with accessible gadgets, widgets, apps and other advances changing the way wine is shipped, sold, delivered and even drunk. 

Wine Intelligence highlights alternative format trends

Distell defies challenging season with promising harvest

Distell has reported a ‘promising quality’ harvest despite experiencing one of the most challenging seasons in recent years.