France heads International Wine Challenge medals table

France has once again emerged as the most successful country in this year's International Wine Challenge.

French wine is 'aspirational and proper'

French wine is considered an aspiration for a new generation of wine drinkers, new research has revealed.

Majority of winemakers 'living in past'

The majority of world winemakers are failing to take advantage of the infinite possibilities the Internet and new media can offer.

The future's bright - the future's rose

The UK is still the place to do business if you are in the wine trade, according to a top director.

Wine shown to oxidise in plastic bottles

Research carried out by the Institute of Vine and Wine Sciences ISVV, has shown that wine oxidises in plastic bottles after six months.

Flight disruptions could affect the LIWF

James Murray, exhibition director at the London International Wine Fair said it was too soon to tell whether a flight delays caused by volacanic ash will have an effect on visitors and producers.

Drinkaware signs responsible drinking campaign with Club 18-30

Drinkaware has teamed up youth holiday operator, Club 18-30, to promote responsible drinking to its holidaymakers throughout the peak summer season.

Restaurants reduce corkage charges for LIWF

Visitors to this week's London International Wine Fair will be able to dine at some of London's top restaurants with a reduced or waived corkage rate.

Sainsbury's to roll out new wine concept to all stores

Sainsbury's is to introduce a new fixture and sales concept for its wine department in all its stores by the end of June.

Sainsbury's to roll out new wine concept to all stores

Sainsbury's is to introduce a new fixture and sales concept for its wine department in all its stores by the end of June.

Turning Leaf teams up with Basso & Brooke

Turning Leaf, the leading Californian wine brand, has announced that renowned design company Basso & Brooke is to become their designers in residence.

McGuigan: 'Aussie winemakers need to re-focus'

Australian winemaker Neil McGuigan has said producers in his native country have got to "fight back" and produce more elegant wines for the UK market.

Cloudy Bay releases 2006 Riesling

Cloudy Bay, the New Zealand winemaker renowned for its sauvignon blanc, has released 1,500 bottles of 2006 Riesling for sale in the UK.

Harpers to host seminars at London International Wine Fair

Harpers Wine & Spirit will be at the heart of next week's London International Wine Fair at London ExCel's hosting two seminars on Wednesday May 19.

Recovery boosts Campari sales

The economic recovery and a first contribution from Wild Turkey Bourbon have helped Italian drinks group Campari post impressive growth figures for the first quarter of 2010.

VIA Wines appoints Ehrmanns

Chile winery VIA Wines has appointed Ehrmanns to distribute its Chilensis brand.

Business welcomes new national insurance policy

The New national insurance policy proposed by the new government is better for small firms and jobs, claimed the Forum of Private Business today.

The 2010 International Grenache Symposium

The 2010 International Grenache Symposium
Domaine de la Verrière, Crestet, Vaucluse, Provence

On Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June 2010, wine professionals from 21 countries will converge in the Southern Rhone, France, for the world's first symposium on Grenache, the most widely planted red grape in the world, and the most important in economic terms. Leading opinion-makers believe its time has come to be in the limelight. This is a World Premiere.

Moths infest Napa and Sonoma vineyards

More than 200 square miles of Californian vineyards have been quarantined because of moth infestation.

Trade braced for Osborne Budget

The trade is bracing itself for Chancellor George Osborne's emergency Budget, expected within the first 50 days of the new Conservative-Liberal Democrat government.