World wine production 2016 one of the poorest in 20 years

The amount of wine being produced worldwide has dropped to one of the lowest in 20 years according to the latest figures from the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV).

Morrisons launches new Chilean brand Head Honcho

Following the recent launch of the innovative Argentinian Club Asado, Morrisons' South American buying team have introduced a new, wholly-owned Chilean brand, Head Honcho. 

South America | High hopes and challenges

We've criss-crossed the continent to cover four countries this year, and while some are ongoing, others are distinctly new.

Santa Rita launches autumn promo campaign with Ireland's RTÉ

Chilean wine company Santa Rita Estates has unveiled their autumn 2016 promotional campaign for their brands in the Republic of Ireland which will see them once again team up with Irish national TV broadcaster RTÉ.

The South American adventure of a Morrisons wine buyer

Andrew Ingham, wine buyer at Morrisons Plc, recounts a recent buying trip to Chile and Argentina. 

Isla Negra partners with English Heritage

Concha y Toro's Isla Negra brand has partnered with English Heritage to offer two-for-one entry into all the sites the organisation looks after.

Condor Wines expands South American portfolio with Wines of Uruguay partnership

Chilean and Argentinean wine specialist Condor Wines and Wines of Uruguay UK have formed a partnership to become one of the UK's top specialist importers of premium South American wines.

Chile's Santa Rita welcomes new winemaker

Viña Santa Rita has announced the appointment of Oscar Salas as head winemaker of the Santa Rita 120 tier of wines.

Mercado Chileno returns to London

A taste of all things Chile returns to London tomorrow (Tuesday, September 12) this time at The Old Truman Brewery.

Santa Rita to launch on China's biggest e-commerce platform

Chilean winery Santa Rita is set to launch an online flagship store on Tmall, China's popular online retail platform - part of the Alibaba e-commerce empire.

Wines of Argentina goes it alone to "disrupt" wine tasting format

Wines of Argentina have broken away from Chile to run their own trade tasting this year, with a focus on innovation and breaking the trade tasting mould.

Chilean winery teams up with WSET to offer education promotion

Marques de Casa Concha and the Wines and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) have partnered to offer consumers the chance to win a place on a wine course via a neck collar promotion.

Net income up 32.2% for Concha y Toro Q2

Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro has reported healthy uplift in sales and profits in its 2016 Q2 results.

Q&A: Jon Usabiaga, chief winemaker, Viña Aresti

Eurowines expands New World portfolio

Eurowines and Chile's Viña Undurraga have teamed up for a new partnership in the UK.

Record climb for aromatics at Cono Sur

Chilean wine brand Cono Sur has reported rapid growth in popularity of aromatic-style wine, especially with sales of its Viognier, which has seen 148% growth in sales compared to the same period last year.

New chairman at Viña Santa Rita

Baltazar Sánchez Guzmán has been appointed to lead the board at Chilean winery Viña Santa Rita.

Family Affair Part 4: Miguel Torres Maczassek, general manager, Bodegas Torres

Family-owned wineries still thrive in an increasingly consolidated world. Andrew Catchpole speaks to Miguel Torres Maczassek, the general manager of Bodegas Torres, about the benefits of being independently run. This is the final article in a four part series.

President of Viña Santa Rita board of directors passes away

Juan Agustín Figueroa, the president of Viña Santa Rita board of directors passed away on 7 July, 2016 at the age of 82.

Chilean wine production down 25% thanks to rain-laden harvest

One of Chile's biggest wine exporter has revealed that their red grapes were most affected by one of the most "oenologically challenging" vintages of recent times.