Rioja strategy bears fruit as domestic sales strengthen

Sales of Rioja hit a record 388 million bottles in 2015, with domestic growth for the iconic Spanish wine region matching export growth for the first time since the recession.

Lanson tops UK Rosé Champagne sales

Lanson's Rosé Champagne was the number one best-selling wine in its category in 2015, according to the latest figures from data analysts Nielsen.

Government picks Ridgeview for GREAT Britain reception

Wines from the family-owned Sussex winery Ridgeview were the featured serve at an official reception last week as part of the government's GREAT Britain campaign to celebrate what the UK has to offer the world.

Armit expands premium Italy list with Friuli partnership

Fine wine merchant Armit Wines has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Friuli winery Castello di Buttrio.

Giant of Italian wine, Giacomo Tachis, dies at 82

Italian wine legend Giacomo Tachis has died at the age of 82. He had been ill for some time.

RAW returns to London for fifth year

The RAW organic and biodynamic wine fair is set to return to London for its fifth year on May 15 and 16.

WSTA calls for 2% cut in duty as sector gives Treasury a £200 million boost

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has met with Treasury officials as part of its campaign for a cut in duty in next month's Budget.

Counterfeit Champagne seizure a warning to industry, brand expert says

Italian police have seized some 9,000 bottles of counterfeit Moët & Chandon Champagne near Padova in northern Italy.

Hungarian wines and spirits in spotlight at Malux spring tasting

Hungarian food-and-wine wine specialist Malux will be showcasing around 80 wines and spirits from 11 small, family producers at its spring London tasting in March.

Liberty Wines adds three premium wineries to South African offer

Liberty Wines has expanded its premium South African portfolio with the addition of three new estates.

New partnerships to be unveiled at Ehrmanns 2016 tastings

Chapel Down pioneers England's first Albariño

The Kent-based Chapel Down winery has released England's first single-varietal Albariño.

Moët Academy pop-up returns to London

Champagne house Moët & Chandon is bringing its Moët Academy pop-up back to London this year, after its successful inaugural outing in 2015.

LVMH posts strong 2015 results on back of healthy drinks sector sales

The wines and spirits division of luxury goods group LVMH posted sales growth of 16% in 2015, with organic growth at 6%, the company has reported.

Wines from Rioja to drive UK growth as sales outpace the market

Wines from Rioja is to extend its marketing activities in the UK as sales of Rioja continue to outpace the market.

Hallgarten bolsters Argentinian offer with Piattelli listing

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten is to launch Argentinian winery Piattelli in the UK as demand for Argentine wines from its customers grows.

Invivo expands production with acquisition of historic New Zealand winery

New Zealand winemaker Invivo has secured a long-term lease on a 114-year-old winery originally operated by New Zealand wine pioneer Romeo Bragato.

LWF 2016 signs up for Bottlebooks UK launch

The London Wine Fair is to partner with wine-data platform Bottlebooks for its upcoming 2016 show, the two companies have announced.

Matthew Clark 2016 tasting details announced

Leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark has announced the details of its annual tasting, to be held at London's Tobacco Dock on March 8.

New UK managing director for Sogrape

Portuguese wine producer Sogrape has appointed Gonçalo Sousa Machado as its new managing director in the UK.