Austrian grape harvest smallest in 25 years

This year's grape harvest in Austria is the smallest in 25 years, according to Austrian Wine's general manager, Willi Klinger.

Scotch whisky distillers call on MSPs to reject minimum pricing

Scotch whisky distillers are calling on Scottish politicians to reject minimum pricing, as the final vote on the Alcohol Bill takes place today.

Angostura begins European masterclass tour

Rum maker and producer Angostura, began a European tour starting in Scotland to educate bartenders in a brand education programme and rum tasting.

Sterling hits five month high against euro

Sterling rose to a five month high against the euro yesterday as concerns over Irish debt dented the single currency and investors began to question the effect of debt in the Euro zone region.

Richard Siddle, Chilean adventures: winery opening Errazuriz style

When I was first told that as part of the Errazuriz Don Maximiano winery opening event in Chile I would be expected to wear a dinner suit for the gala dinner, the prospect of lugging the full paraphernalia half way round the world did not flll me with excitement.

Mums to spend less on alcohol this Christmas

A survey has unveiled that almost 100% of mums are tightening their belts when it comes buying alcohol this Christmas.

Ex-First Quench stores fail to re-open

A year after First Quench Retailing went into administration, less than a third of its 1,400 stores have re-opened as off-licences.

'Scotch Whisky' name awarded protection in China

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) and the Chinese Government have reached an agreement that will ensure the protection of the Scotch whisky name.

Sterling hits nine month high against US dollar

Sterling strengthened to a nine month high against the US dollar last week helped by the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates and UK Quantitative Easing on hold.

Richard Siddle, Chilean adventures: winery opening Errazuriz style

When I was first told that as part of the Errazuriz Don Maximiano winery opening event in Chile I would be expected to wear a dinner suit for the gala dinner, the prospect of lugging the full paraphernalia half way round the world did not flll me with excitement.

Rosé sales rocket for Norfolk producer

Norfolk-based wine producer, Broadland Wineries, has reported a big rise in sales of its rosé which is outselling its white and red bottles at a rate of three to one.

Errazuriz wants to be Chile's number one super premium winery by 2020

Chilean wine producer, Errazuriz, has set itself a target of becoming the country's number one sustainable icon and super premium winery by 2020.

Errazuriz still needs to push its premium message, says Eduardo Chadwick

Errazuriz's president, Eduardo Chadwick, still recognises the need, despite the group's international success, to cement its image around the world as a producer of super premium wine.

Wines of Chile unveils 2020 strategy to double sales to $3bn

Wines of Chile has developed a new strategy that it hopes will make it the number one producer of sustainable and diverse premium wine in the New World by 2020.

Trade welcomes #winedealfriday

Bordeaux 2010 completes another great trilogy

Sterling hit high against US dollar as Bank of England hold interest rates

Sterling strengthened to a nine-month high against the US dollar yesterday helped by the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates and UK quantitative easing on hold.

Sterling hit high aginst US dollar as Bank of England hold interest rates

Sterling strengthened to a nine-month high against the US dollar yesterday helped by the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates and UK quantitative easing on hold.

Sterling hit high aginst US dollar as Bank of England hold interest rates

Sterling strengthened to a nine-month high against the US dollar yesterday helped by the Bank of England's decision to keep interest rates and UK quantitative easing on hold.

How to secure bargains in Harpers #winedealfriday

Harpers Wine & Spirit has just launched a new way for independents in the UK on and off trades to secure great special wine deals on social network Twitter ? here's our guide to getting involved.