Jerry Lockspeiser encourages us all to break free and rebel when it comes to wine

You know that feeling. For years you have been doing something that seems slightly illicit, almost shameful, then out of the blue someone knowledgeable tells you it's OK. You don't have to hide it any more. And you discover you are not alone. Lots of other people are doing it too. In fact it might even be a good thing!

Retail volumes ahead by 4% over the year but price deflation holds revenue growth back says ONS

Retail sales volume grew in June on an annual basis for the 27^th consecutive month according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.

Waitrose sees mini bottles of wine surge in sales to 82% ahead of a year ago

Waitrose says sales of mini bottles of wine have soared in recent weeks as the trend for single serve sizes accelerates.

International summits drive UK government wine cellar consumption up 15% in a year

Consumption of wine from the government wine cellar rose by 15% in 2014/15, according to the latest annual statement on its use.

PLB on a high after bagging Hilltop Hungarian wines in off-trade deal

PLB will take on UK take-home distribution of Hungarian wines from Hilltop Neszmély on August 1. Its sister company Bibendum already handles the wines in the on-trade.

Multi-vintage Lallier Champagne makes UK debut through Boutinot

Champagne Lallier has released the first cuvée in its Série R collection of multi-vintage NV Champagnes through Boutinot in the UK.

Hallgarten launches campaign to get independents behind 'weird and wonderful' varieties

Hallgarten Druitt & Novum Wines has embarked on a campaign to drive interest from independent wine merchants in the "weird and wonderful" wines in its portfolio.

Treasury sells Asti wine estate in Sonoma to Gallo

Australia's Treasury Wine Estates has sold its Asti Winery in Sonoma County in California to Gallo.

Stanley Gibbons buys Bid For Wine online auction platform

Stamp and antique dealer Stanley Gibbons Group has bought the online fine wine auction platform Bid For Wine.

Bordeaux group sends wine under the sea in a bid to accelerate ageing

Wine producers must be alert to the growing threat of cider - Rabobank

Interview: Robinsons Brewery doubles turnover with five-year plan

How does a traditional drinks business double turnover, margin and cash profit in the space of five years? Angela Mount meets Paul Robinson and Noel Reid of Robinsons Brewery to find out

Winners celebrate after success in the 2015 International Wine Challenge

Laithwaites has been named Merchant of the Year in the 32^nd International Wine Challenge announced at the Hilton Hotel in London's Park Lane last night.

Bulk prices hit value of Australian wine exports to the UK as China's status grows

Shipments of Australian wine to the UK fell 1.5% in the year to the end of June as the country's winemakers saw sales to China soar.

Surrey police arrest four and seize alcohol after break-in at English wine producer Denbies

Four people have been arrested by Surrey police after reports of a break-in at Denbies Wines Estate in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Bordeaux brand Mouton Cadet tees off with golf deal at the Open

Bordeaux wine brand Mouton Cadet is the official wine supplier to The Open golf tournament which started yesterday and reaches a climax on Sunday.

Boutinot releases entry-level Spanish wine pair for independents

Boutinot has worked with Spanish producer Bodegas Murviedro to produce a red and a white entry level wine aimed at the on-trade and independent retailers.

Analysis: HMRC's crackdown on alcohol's black market

Tackling duty evasion and illicit activity within the drinks trade was a key message in last week's Budget, but what does it mean for the trade?

Insight: UK closures battle it out

The closure battle is becoming a two-horse race in the UK - and it's getting harder to pick a winner.

International Wine Challenge Award Results

This week's IWC Awards Dinner saw excellence recognised throughout the world of wine. In a four-page special we take a look at the triumphant merchants and those who took home special awards