Sopexa to market Chablis in UK

The Burgundy Wine Board BIVB, has appointed Sopexa to manage public relations for Chablis, with the aim to increase its presence in the UK market.

Brancott Estate opens Marlborough heritage centre

The Pernod Ricard owned brand Brancott Estate, has opened a heritage centre in Marlborough.

Sogrape acquires Stevens Garnier

The wine producer Sogrape has increased its shareholding to a full buy-out of the UK wine agency, Stevens Garnier.

Cloudy Bay targets "culture loving urbanites"

Lindeman's adds NZ Sauvignon Blanc to range

New World wine brand Lindeman's has added a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to its Winemaker's Discovery Range.

Currency and pricing strategy takes toll on Treasury Wine

Treasury Wine Estates - the company which owns the Penfolds, Lindemans and Wolf Blass brands - has blamed currency fluctuations for a decline in earnings in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.

Blog: James Lawrence tours Penedes and Rioja

Blog: James Lawrence tours Penedes and Rioja

Torrontés trumps consumer's favourite white wines, says study

Torrontés, the white grape variety unique to Argentina, has trumped consumer's favourite white wines in a study by Wine Intelligence.

Andrew O"Connor reviews New Zealand Winegrowers new releases tasting, September 2011

Kleine Zalze appoints new marketing chief

Family-owned South African wine estate Kleine Zalze has appointed Wynand Van Schalkwyk as its marketing and sales manager.

Regional promo for Chile's Anakena

Chilean producer Anakena is rolling out its annual regional promotion, which kicks off on October 17 and runs for nine weeks.

DoILikeIt? Carries out survey for International Grenache Day

A global wine survey has been carried out for International Grenache Day, September 23 by London-based research company DoILikeIt?

Cape Wine Exporters buys Mount Rozier land and brand

Cape Wine Exporters, has bought Mount Rozier land and brand which it will launch in the UK in 2012, through Bibendum.

Villa Maria and Errazuriz 'Get Wine Wise' in Tesco car parks

Villa Maria and Errazuriz wines are to join the 'Get Wine Wise' roadshow sampling campiagn in Tesco car parks, to help drive up value.

Brancott Estate launches campaign through Rugby World Cup

Kiwi wine brand Brancott Estate is capitalising on its Rugby World Cup sponsorship to launch a new ad campaign encouraging consumers to 'stay curious'.

Mike Paul on why independents do deserve a more disciplined service from suppliers

I've been following the debate around channel strategy with great interest and with some surprise. The UK trade is in my view more professional than ever which implies that the rather ad hoc basis on which many suppliers, and indeed retailers, went about developing their business in the last century has been replaced by a more strategic mindset. And whilst I accept that the recession has put more pressure on companies to take business where they can the intensity of the debate suggests that a surprising number of suppliers are attempting to "run with the hare and also with the hounds".

Casella's McPherson joins Rosemount team

Treasury Wine Estates has named Angus McPherson as the new managing director of Australian wine brand Rosemount.

Blog: Anne Krebiehl does Australian Shiraz

Anne Krebiehl blogs on Australian Shiraz tasting.

Sir George Fistonich receives IWC Lifetime Achievement Award

Sir George Fistonich, owner and managing director of Villa Maria Estate, has received the International Wine Challenge Lifetime Achievement Award.

2011 MWs include M&S buyer and Sainsbury's winemaker

The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced its eleven new Masters of Wine MW, brings the total worldwide number to 300 for the first time in the title's history.