Drinks distributors pick up extra business after WaverleyTBS collapse

Drinks distributors are rallying around former customers of WaverleyTBS in the wake of the firm's collapse.

Wine Rack plans four new stores by Christmas

Wine Rack is "holding steady" - having boosted profits in its last financial year it is looking to open another four stores before the end of the year.

Wine Rack plans four new stores by Christmas

Wine Rack is "holding steady" - having boosted profits in its last financial year it is looking to open another four stores before the end of the year.

Spanish makeover for classic Rhône blend

Buckingham Schenk is rolling out a new Spanish take on the classic Rhône blend of Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvèdre.

Bordeaux test

Bordeaux's harvest is getting underway, although many properties are reporting delays of up to three weeks.

England's newest vineyard to target export market

The owners of Domaine de Sainte Rose in France have bought 35 hectares in East Kent with the view of targeting its sparkling wines at the export market.

No buyers for WaverleyTBS

The adminstrators of WaverleyTBS have scaled back their efforts to find a buyer for the business and will instead focus on selling the assets.

English wine vintage 30% down on previous years

According to an English winemaker, 2012 could be the "disappearing vintage", as yields are down by as much as 30% compared with previous years.

Top sommeliers to appear at this week's Restaurant Show

Leading sommeliers will impart their knowledge and business advice through tasting and discussion in Drinks Quarter masterclasses held at the Restaurant Show which opens today.

Bordeaux reports delays on vintage

Bordeaux's harvest is getting underway, although many properties are reporting delays of up to three weeks.

Bordeaux harvest three weeks late

Bordeaux's harvest is getting under way, although many properties are reporting delays of up to three weeks.

The Restaurant Show opens today with Drinks Quarter masterclasses

Leading sommeliers will impart their knowledge and business advice through tasting and discussion in Drinks Quarter masterclasses held at the Restaurant Show which opens today.

Sud de France to hold first specialist importers' tasting

Sud de France is to hold its first specialist importers' trade tasting of Languedoc-Roussillon wines in a bid to promote the region's strengths.

More Spirited Wines stores ready for Christmas

Spirited Wines is halfway through making changes to the London stores it bought from Nicolas earlier this year.

Sud de France to hold first specialist importers' tasting

South Africa all set to gain more share

South Africa is "very well positioned" to take market share from countries like Australia as it now claims to be able to supply quality wine at all price levels.

Speakers join the Chile Summit debate

Chilean wine supporters will be going head to head with trade skeptics in the converts versus cynics debate at Harpers' second Chile Summit.

Brasserie Blanc wins AFWS wine service award

High street chain Brasserie Blanc has won one of the two new Academy of Food & Wine Service awards aimed at establishments achieving excellence in the industry.

Brasserie Blanc wins AFWS award for Wine Service

High street chain, Brasserie Blanc has won one of the two new Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) awards aimed at establishments achieving excellence in service.

WaverleyTBS collapse shocks the trade

The sudden collapse of WaverleyTBS into administration earlier this week has sent shock waves across the industry and left an estimated £10 million owing to creditors.