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Australian wine supply outstripping demand

Published: 01 December, 2025

Wine Australia has unveiled its Production, Sales and Inventory Report 2025 which detailed a worsening imbalance between supply and demand over the past year.

Packamama awarded $1 million AUD to decarbonise wine packaging

Published: 01 December, 2025

Packamama, a climate technology company that makes low-carbon wine packaging, has been awarded a $1 million AUD (~£500,000) grant under the Business Research and Innovation Initiative (BRII).

Obituary: William Laurence “Bill” Page

Published: 01 December, 2025

Christopher Carson, co-founder & director at Carson & Carnevale Wines, pens a personal tribute to a much respected and tirelessly energetic stalwart of the UK drinks trade.

Licensed Trade Charity acquires site for new school

Published: 28 November, 2025

The Licensed Trade Charity (LTC), a leading hospitality charity, has announced the acquisition of a site (pictured) in Waterlooville, Hampshire, for a new specialist autism school.

Cité du Vin auction raises €220,000

Published: 28 November, 2025

Sotheby’s and the Cité du Vin have raised over €220,000 in support of the Foundation for wine culture and civilisations, in an online auction from 7 to 27 October.

WSTA highlights cost of Budget to drinks trade

Published: 27 November, 2025

In the wake of the Budget, the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has released a table (below) revealing just how much the duty increases will impact prices for the consumer, further dampening demand for wines and spirits.

WSET appoints new chair of Board of Trustees

Published: 27 November, 2025

Tamara Roberts (pictured), CEO of Ridgeview, the English sparkling wine producer, has been appointed chair of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) Board of Trustees.

Kingsland Drinks and Boland Cellar enter on-trade partnership with Booker

Published: 27 November, 2025

The South African wine producer Boland Cellar will supply three of its wines into the national wholesaler Booker, under a deal arranged by Kingsland Drinks.

UK drinks industry despondent after Budget duty hike

Published: 26 November, 2025

In an entirely predictable move, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed that alcohol duty will rise with the Retail Prices Index (RPI) in 2026, provoking near-universal concern across the drinks trade.

North South Wines secures ISO 14001 Accreditation

Published: 26 November, 2025

North South Wines (NSW) has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification – a significant milestone in the company's ongoing sustainability journey.

Graft Wine welcomes up-and-coming Portuguese winery into its family

Published: 26 November, 2025

London-based importer Graft Wine has announced the addition of Freire Lobo, an organically farmed, high-altitude estate, to its diverse portfolio.

Sustainable Wine Roundtable unveils inaugural sparkling wine report

Published: 26 November, 2025

The Sustainable Wine Roundtable (SWR) has marked the second anniversary of its bottle weight accord (BWA) by publishing the world's first comprehensive study into sparkling wine bottle lightweighting, in addition to welcoming two new major supporters.

VCL and Canned Wine Group add support for Drinks Trust

Published: 25 November, 2025

This week two very different drinks companies have announced support for The Drinks Trust, with both VCL Vintners and Canned Wine Group supporting the trade charity.

Gin Guild appoints two new directors

Published: 25 November, 2025

The not-for-profit membership body for the gin industry, The Gin Guild, has appointed two new directors – Sophie Best and Andrew Parsons (both pictured) – to its board.

Golden Vines Report delivers predictions for 2026

Published: 24 November, 2025

The release of The 2025 Golden Vines Report today (24 November) has flagged a modestly optimistic outlook for both Fine Wine and Rare Spirits through the coming year.

Curious Vines opens applications for Education Support Awards 2026

Published: 24 November, 2025

Curious Vines has opened the applications for its annual education awards, continuing its mission to empower women+ people in the wine industry.

Inter Rhône releases Rhône Valley Harvest 2025 update

Published: 24 November, 2025

Inter Rhône, the professional association for the Rhône Valley, has released an update on the 2025 vintage.

Bewes to step down from Hallgarten

Published: 24 November, 2025

Hallgarten & Novum Wines MD Andrew Bewes is to step down from his role at the end of March 2026.

Jobs saved as Eden Mill Distillery acquired from administration

Published: 24 November, 2025

The St Andrews-based Eden Mill Distillery has been acquired from administration, saving the jobs of all 42 staff.

Friday Read: Perrier-Jouët on preserving heritage amid our changing climate

Published: 21 November, 2025

At Lucky Cat restaurant at 22 Bishopsgate, Perrier-Jouët chef de cave, Séverine Frerson (pictured), guided Harpers through a tasting which demonstrated how Champagne viticulture could adapt to our ever-changing climate.

Australian wine supply outstripping demand

Packamama awarded $1 million AUD to decarbonise wine packaging

Obituary: William Laurence “Bill” Page

Licensed Trade Charity acquires site for new school

Cité du Vin auction raises €220,000

WSTA highlights cost of Budget to drinks trade

WSET appoints new chair of Board of Trustees

Kingsland Drinks and Boland Cellar enter on-trade partnership with Booker

UK drinks industry despondent after Budget duty hike

North South Wines secures ISO 14001 Accreditation

Graft Wine welcomes up-and-coming Portuguese winery into its family

Sustainable Wine Roundtable unveils inaugural sparkling wine report

VCL and Canned Wine Group add support for Drinks Trust

Gin Guild appoints two new directors

Golden Vines Report delivers predictions for 2026

Curious Vines opens applications for Education Support Awards 2026

Inter Rhône releases Rhône Valley Harvest 2025 update

Bewes to step down from Hallgarten

Jobs saved as Eden Mill Distillery acquired from administration

Friday Read: Perrier-Jouët on preserving heritage amid our changing climate

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