Food pairing drives booming UK sales for Provence rosé

Sales of Provence rosé wines rose dramatically in the UK last year, up 37% by volume year on year and 11% by value, according to figures from regional marketing body, the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins de Provence.

Great Western hails success of "spur of the moment" pop-up tasting

Bath-based national wine merchant Great Western Wines has successfully launched its first consumer-focused pop-up tasting.

Chivas Regal unveils £2,000 ultra-premium expression

Pernod Ricard's premium whisky brand Chivas Regal has launched a new ultra-prestige expression aimed at the luxury market.

GlenDronach releases limited edition 1968 sherry-aged single malt

Aberdeenshire distillery GlenDronach has announced its oldest release yet, a 1968 single cask in a limited edition of just 301 bottles.

Justerini & Brooks trade tasting announced

Fine wine merchant Justerini & Brooks is to hold its annual portfolio tasting on Wednesday, February 24.

Think Gin award nominations revealed

The shortlists have been announced for the second annual Think Gin awards, which will be held in London on March 1.

Harpers offers independents all-expenses-paid trip to Rioja

Harpers is partnering with Wines from Rioja to offer independent retailers the chance of an all-expenses-paid trip to some of the most respected and innovative bodegas in the beautiful Rioja region.    

Analysis: Conviviality brings Matthew Clark business into the fold

The impact of Conviviality's acquisition of Matthew Clark is just beginning to be felt as it renegotiates with suppliers

Amazon goes old-tech with sommelier phoneline

Online retail giant Amazon is trialing what it is describing as a sommelier service for its customers in Japan.

Daffy's gin secures major national listing with Waitrose

Award-winning Scottish small-batch gin, Daffy's has won a national listing in Waitrose.

Insights: Independents best poised to gain if value can be returned to wine category

With supermarkets retrenching, independents stand to gain if value can be returned to the wine category

Profile: Ayo Akintola, the MD of Oddbins, looks at the future of wine retailing

UK's quirkiest retailer, Oddbins, has made a remarkable recovery in the past five years. Erin Smith talks with managing director Ayo Akintola about taking risks and what's ahead

Insights: Lidl's successful strategy

In an exclusive interview with Lidl's BWS buyer Ben Hulme, Angela Mount explores the strategy behind the success of the discounter's wine department

The Smith Report: Tesco in the Spotlight

Following the finding by the GCA that Tesco seriously breached the Code, what does it mean for the future of the supermarket giant? 

New partnerships to be unveiled at Ehrmanns 2016 tastings

Rademon launches limited edition cask-aged Shortcross Gin through Fortnum & Mason

Northern Ireland's Rademon Estate Distillery has launched a limited edition cask-aged expression of its award-winning Shortcross Gin.

Conviviality half-year figures show impact of Matthew Clark acquisition

Conviviality plc has released its first half-year results since its reverse takeover of leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark last autumn.

Laithwaite's predicts big sales boost for Thirsty February

Laithwaite's Wines is predicting a sales uplift of 35% this week after research shows that 3.7 million people will have completed the Dry January abstinence challenge.

Carlsberg unveils world's best shopping trolley. Probably

Carlsberg has partnered with car customisation specialists Yiannimize to launch what it says is probably the best shopping trolley in the world.

Copestick Murray expands again with new off-trade hire

Copestick Murray has underlined its rapid growth with a further key new appointment for its sales team.