South America: Strength in adversity

Despite the difficulties of 2020, the pandemic has accelerated ideas within the South American – and indeed global – wine trade that might have otherwise taken years to get off the ground. Chris Wilson reports

Shot in the arm for Germany

In a boost for German winemakers on the global stage, UNESCO has included ‘Wine Culture in Germany’ in its latest national register of intangible national heritage.

Hayward Bros acquires Winegrowers Direct

Hayward Bros has acquired Cambridge-based Winegrowers Direct for an undisclosed sum. 

Govt opens DRS consultation and announces delay of scheme

The government has launched its second consultation into a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Govt delays VI-1 wine certification by six months

The government has delayed the VI-1 wine certification for wine imported to the UK from the EU by six months. 

First wine produced outside Chile for Casillero del Diablo

Concha y Tora has expanded its Casillero del Diablo brand with a Spanish Tempranillo from Cariñena.

Ste Michelle introduces new winemakers for trio of brands

Ste Michelle Wine Estates has introduced new winemakers for three of its leading brands, under the direction of chief winemaker Juan Muñoz-Oca.

Austrian wine exports to UK slide

Austrian wine exports to the UK dropped by 7.2% in volume and 5.2% in value to €4.8m last year, according to data released by the Austrian Wine Marketing Board (AWMB).

Indies survey highlights 2021

Andrew Catchpole rounds up some of the comments on customer spending habits from the annual Harpers poll

Waitrose and Mullineux & Leeu launch co-ownership wine brand

Waitrose has joined forces with South Africa’s Mullineux & Leeu Family Wines to launch its first co-ownership wine brand.

Work begins on ground-breaking Cités du Vins projects

Work is now underway to lay the foundations of three entirely new cultural and tourism-related wine centres across Burgundy with the site in Beaune now officially underway.

Vineyard tour with Argento's Juan Pablo Murgia

WoSA's Insider Sessions return for 2021

Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is running another series of the Insider Sessions in 2021, following the success of the 2020 events.

Lambert and Beale take VI-1 fight onto Newsnight

Campaigning wine importer Daniel Lambert and the WSTA’s Miles Beale added further momentum to the wine trade’s calls to abolish the much-derided VI-1 forms during an appearance on the BBC’s flagship news programme on Wednesday eve.

Pernod Ricard adds age-restriction labelling three years ahead of time

Pernod Ricard has announced that age-restriction labelling will be added to all its bottles three years ahead of schedule.  

Accolade acquires Barossa winery Rolf Binder Wines

Accolade Wines has acquired Rolf Binder Wines in the Barossa Valley as part of its ongoing growth strategy and commitment to the Barossa and South Australian wine region.

Fine wine: The new world of collectables

Fine wine investment enjoyed a growing reputation for resilience during the ups and downs of Covid. Chloe Ashton, COO at Wine Lister, takes a closer look at the evolution of this ever-changing market.

Beaujolais exports to UK continue to rise

Exports of Beaujolais wines to the UK continued to rise in both value and volume last year.

All-star judging line up for Copa Jerez 2021 revealed

Sherry’s flagship culinary competition has announced the judges for this year’s edition, with Sarah Jane Evans MW, Matthieu Longuere MS, and Anna Haugh all due to appear in this year’s prestigious hot seat.

Walker & Wodehouse unveils virtual tastings

Bibendum’s Walker & Wodehouse has unveiled a series of virtual tastings for customers.