Model Karembeu joins up with Lanson's Tsarine to launch Champagne

Fashion model Adriana Karembeu has put her name to a new Champagne in the Lanson International portfolio.

Majestic named wine supplier to Ben Ainslie's America's Cup team

William Grant in Rugby World Cup ticket giveaway

William Grant has launched a social media campaign for consumers to win Rugby World Cup tickets and merchandise.

Three age-statement single malts released by Bacardi's Royal Brackla distillery

Bacardi-owned John Dewar has unveiled a new range of whiskies from its Royal Brackla distillery.

Greek wines in the spotlight at first dedicated festival in London

London is to have its first Greek Wine Festival. The multi-site event takes place on October 2-4.

Rioja's Ramon Bilbao snaps up 'dream' vineyard

Rioja producer Ramón Bilbao has bought what it is billing as a "dream parcel" of vines in the region, and the winery's highest altitude vineyard to date.

UK marketing effort helps Oregon boost wine exports by 50%

Oregon winemakers have singled out the UK as a major contributor to a 50% leap in wine exports for the US state.

Maison Sichel banks on 2008 vintage of Pessac-Léognan's Chateau Olivier

Maison Sichel has bought the entire remaining stock of Cru Classé Bordeaux estate Chateau Olivier's 2008 vintage wine.

Casillero back on TV as CyT prepares line-up for Mercado Andino tasting

Chilean wine producer Concha y Toro is coming back to British TV screens with a new ad for Casillero del Diablo as part of its Wine Legend campaign.

UK release for wine from Chilean vineyard given new lease of life after 2010 earthquake

Naked launches Text For Wine ordering service

Majestic's Naked Wines subsidiary has launched a text message ordering service for customers.

Tesco to close its online consumer Wine Community at end of the week

Tesco is to close its online Wine Community web forum for consumers.

Study claims one in five over-65s drink at 'unsafe levels'

One in five over-65s who drink alcohol are consuming at unsafe levels according to a study by researchers at King's College London.

New wines, vintages and designs lined up for Mercado Andino tasting

Winemakers from Chile and Argentina are gearing up to release new wines into the UK market at next month's Mercado Andino super-tasting in London.

Bowmore to release single malt aged in rare Japanese oak

Jascots launches on-trade exclusive Champagne

On-trade supplier Jascots Wine Merchants has launched its own Champagne brand.

Tom Kitchin collaborates on beer with Isle of Skye Brewing

Stock Spirits faces profit slump after torrid spell in Poland

Market disruption in Poland in the first quarter brought about a slump in revenue and profits for Stock Spirits in the half-year to June 30.

Quintessential Brands looks to ramp up presence in international markets

Greenall's gin owner Quintessential Brands is beefing up its presence in export markets and entering the global travel retail market for the first time.

July fine wine prices soften but fund management firm expects a swing back in the autumn

A leading wine investment fund manager says it expects prices to rise again in the autumn after softening during the summer.