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Looking back on 2016 and ahead to 2017: Robin Copestick, Copestick Murray

Published: 22 December, 2016

Robin Copestick of Copestick Murray predicts a more adventurous 2017 wine-wise, while hoping for that big win for Stoke City

Virtues of independence

Published: 22 December, 2016

The independent sector continues to carve its own footprint, increasingly punching above its weight

Looking back on 2016 and ahead to 2017: Ted Sandbach, Oxford Wine Company

Published: 21 December, 2016

The Oxford Wine Company's Ted Sandbach on a (mainly) good year, the challenges ahead and drinking more Pinot Noir

On-trade: A year of change

Published: 21 December, 2016

2016 has had its highlights and, despite challanges along the way, the restaurant sector is in decent shape

Jacob's Creek overcomes Yalumba trademark challenge in Australian court

Published: 21 December, 2016

An Australian court this week dismissed claims that Jacob's Creek owner Pernod Ricard had violated a trademark belonging to the family-owned Yalumba winery.

Koshu London wine tasting enters eighth year

Published: 21 December, 2016

Koshu of Japan has announced the date of its eighth annual London wine tasting.

Glenmorangie unveils new vintage collection

Published: 20 December, 2016

Glenmorangie is to launch a new premium range of vintage whiskies under the Bond House No. 1 brand.

WSTA launches Christmas campaign to turnaround sales of fortified wines

Published: 20 December, 2016

The UK wine trade and consumers alike are being called upon to 'Save Santa's Sherry' in a festive campaign from the WSTA.

Hess Family sells Glen Carlou to Pactolus

Published: 20 December, 2016

Hess Family Wine Estates is selling its prestigious South African Glen Carlou winery to the Pactolus Consortium, headed by tech investor and serial entrepreneur Wayne Pitout, for an undisclosed sum.

Tax accounts for 50% of consumers' alcohol shop this Christmas

Published: 19 December, 2016

Baskets and trolleys are heavy at this time of year with alcohol for the festive season, but they would feel considerably lighter if it wasn't for the high rate of duty in the UK.

Lanchester Wines acquires majority share in The Wine Fusion

Published: 19 December, 2016

Lanchester Wines hasunveiled plans to extend its networks within the global wine sector via the acquisition of London-based wine production and agency house, The Wine Fusion.

Three new appellations awarded Côtes du Rhône Villages (with Geographical Names) status

Published: 19 December, 2016

France's second largest AOC winegrowing region has promoted three new villages within the appellation hierarchy.

Liv-ex year review: Fine wine hits five-year high as Bordeaux gets back on top

Published: 19 December, 2016

2016 was the year that Bordeaux recovered after four years of decline and the fine wine market received a significant post-Brexit boost.

Sipsmith purchase by Beam Suntory brings welcome reaction from WSTA

Published: 16 December, 2016

Beam Suntory's purchase of a 100% controlling stake in Sipsmith, the artisanal London Dry Gin producer, points to the growing global reach of the renaissance in British gin.

Ars Collecta Cava breaks price ceiling

Published: 16 December, 2016

Barcelona wine producer Codorniu has launched a new high-end range of Cavas, including the most expensive Cava ever made

UK growth central to Vega Sicilia's expansion plans

Published: 16 December, 2016

Vega Sicilia is to increase its presence in Britain in a bid to capitalise on swelling demand for Spain and high end wines

New buying director joins Berry Bros. & Rudd

Published: 15 December, 2016

One of Britain's oldest wine merchants is welcoming a new person to head up its buying team.

Craft beer and Prosecco in 2017: Will their bark be worse than their bite?

Published: 15 December, 2016

The epic rise of craft beer and Prosecco are the two major success stories of recent times, but one market analyst has suggested that 2017 could offer a reality check for the two juggernauts as they struggle to keep up with projections.