Spike in gin and rosé sales at Waitrose as bbq season kicks off

A surprisingly warm early start to May was reflected in an increase in sales of gin (up 15%) and rosé wine (up 39 per cent) at Waitrose.

The Champagne Academy celebrates 60 years and unveils its 2016 course programme

Hattingley's Simon Robinson steps up to the helm of English Wine Producers

Simon Robinson, owner of Hattingley Vineyards in Hampshire, has been appointed Chairman of marketing organisation the English Wine Producers (EWP).

Graham's expands Vintage Port Bond to be available to purchase as an individual bottle

Symington Family Estates famed port brand Graham's, will now offer single bottles of vintage port for sale during the year that it is harvested following the success of the Vintage Port Bond case offering last year.

English wines shine at annual tasting

At yesterday's English Wine Producers trade tasting thirty-five producers exhibited making it the largest tasting for the EWP to date.

Analysis: English fizz comes of age

English sparkling wine has come of age, with investment, passion and government backing all driving quality.

Q&A: Dermot Sugrue, Wiston Estate

With his Wiston Estate and Sugrue Pierre sparkling wines scooping up accolades and awards, Dermot Sugrue, the Irish-born winemaker is at the forefront of the English fizz scene.

Masi launches "world's first" sparkling appassimento wine in to UK's booming sparkling category

Masi Agricola is looking to grab a slice of the pie in the UK's sparkling market - which is set to become the world's largest by 2020.

No Shortage: Prosecco drinkers have nothing to fear

The president of the Consorzio Tutela Prosecco DOC, which is the leading body of producers in Prosecco wanted to reassure Prosecco drinkers that there will be enough Prosecco to meet demand this year, but prices for suppliers are rising.

Sandeman: Port bottled with spirit attitude

Sandeman is showcasing its rebranded tawny port at the London Wine Fair - which has been bottled to resemble a whiskey bottle.

Armit Wines wins rights to grower champagne agency

Armit Wines has become the exclusive UK agent for Champagne Geoffroy, hoping to capitalise on boosted sales of growers' champagne.

Thirst for Sherry drives Sherry Festival 2016

Sherry is no longer purely a "London phenomenon" - and merchants across the UK should take advantage of its growing popularity.

Boutinot brings new off-trade ranges from Spain

Boutinot has unveiled two new additions to its Spanish portfolio. 

Port-inspired pub opens in collaboration with Symington Family Estates

The quintessential Portuguese drink has inspired a collaboration between Cheshire Cat Pubs and Bars and Symington Family Estates to open the Fitzherbert Arms, a traditional English pub stocking over 30 different Ports. 

Wines of Argentina plans weekend-long celebration of World Malbec day

World Malbec Day, which is on 17 April 2016, will be celebrated across the globe and Wines of Argentina has lined up a number of consumer and trade events to help celebrate Argentina's favourite varietal.

Q&A: Vittorio Moretti, President of the Franciacorta Consortium

Owner of the Bellavista and Contadi Castaldi brands, Vittorio Moretti was elected president of the Franciacorta Consorzio in December 2015. He now faces an uphill struggle, in transforming Italy's premium traditional method fizz from a niche category into a household name.

Vinitaly 2016: Lower ABV wine is a way to stand out for Italian producer La Contessa

Wine producer La Contessa is looking to stand out from other Italian producers by focusing on producing a high-quality, lower alcohol red wine and is looking to export to the UK market.

Waitrose adds 12 new English Sparkling wines to range

Waitrose has announced its decision to expand its current range of English and Welsh wine by a quarter.

Armagnac Academies returns to London for one-day course

Drinks connoisseurs looking to increase their knowledge of one Europe's oldest spirits can sign-up for a professional one-day course, which is returning to London following a sold out event in New York.

Q&A: Footballer Hidetoshi Nakata talks sake

Anna Greenhous, talks to one of the greatest Japanese footballers of all time, Hidetoshi Nakata, about retiring and becoming an international sake ambassador.