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Citrus best for Sauvignon Blanc say consumers

Published: 30 January, 2019

A citrusy Sauvignon Blanc is the UK’s favourite, according to a new report.

Liberty Wines adds Bodega Garzón to its portfolio

Published: 08 January, 2019

Liberty Wines has boosted its South American offering with the addition of Bodega Garzón from Uruguay.

Consorzio Franciacorta elects new president

Published: 19 December, 2018

Consorzio Franciacorta has elected Silvano Brescianini as its new president.

Maison & Domaines Les Alexandrins acquires Le Domaine de Bréseyme

Published: 28 November, 2018

Maison & Domaines Les Alexandrins – based at Tain l’Hermitage, has acquired Brézème estate Bréseyme for an undisclosed sum.

Champagne Castelnau launches limited vintage magnums for festive season

Published: 26 November, 2018

Champagne Castelnau has released its Oenotheque Collection of limited edition magnums 1995, 1996 and 1998 for the first time in new livery in the run-up to Christmas.

The IMW adds Estates and Wines to international supporters

Published: 05 November, 2018

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has added Estates and Wines to its international supporters community

Fine Wine Partners collaborates with The Vinorium

Published: 05 November, 2018

Fine Wine Partners, the fine wine division of Accolade Wines, has announced an ongoing partnership with UK Australian wine specialist, The Vinorium.

Jascots expands ‘natural’ menu with Languedoc producer

Published: 06 September, 2018

Jascots has expanded its ‘natural’ wine portfolio with the addition of Languedoc producer Mas des Caprices.

Mousiness: What's the deal?

Published: 23 July, 2018

Mousiness is on the rise, and there’s confusion over the problem.

Bibendum and Matthew Clark owner C&C Group reports drop in profit

Published: 16 May, 2018

C&C Group has reported a drop in full-year net revenue and profit with sales hit by severe weather in the second half.

IWC UK Merchant Awards returns

Published: 11 May, 2018

The IWC UK Merchant Awards is back for another year, with limited time remaining to sign up.

VinPro reports 15% smaller harvest

Published: 09 May, 2018

VinPro has reported a 15% smaller harvest (1 220 920 tonnes) across South Africa compared to 2017 – one of the smallest crops in more than a decade.

Phantom Creek puts focus on Riesling and Pinot Gris

Published: 03 May, 2018

Phantom Creek Estates has partnered with Olivier Humbrecht MW as part of its strategy to start producing Riesling and Pinot Gris.

Berry Bros & Rudd opens first pop-up wine bar

Published: 26 April, 2018

Berry Bros & Rudd is to open its first ever pop-up wine bar for London Wine Week (LWW).

A Glass With is back with its third series

Published: 18 April, 2018

A Glass With, the podcast that ‘drinks with the stars’, is back with its third series.

Crown Cellars adds 23 new wines to portfolio

Published: 11 April, 2018

Crown Cellars, Carlsberg’s wine division, has unveiled its 2018 portfolio and announced it’s separating its spirits offering from the arm.

Flint Wines brings Californian cult winery Mail Road to the UK

Published: 10 April, 2018

Flint Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Santa Barbara County cult winery Mail Road.

Winning at wine: HB Clark

Published: 30 March, 2018

Composite wholesaler HB Clark has a renewed focus on wine as a door opener for new trade. Andrew Catchpole reports

Sparkling drives growth as inflation bites down on average prices

Published: 12 March, 2018

Volume sales of alcohol continued to decline in the UK off-trade in 2017, but value sales increased in both yearly and quarterly sales, particularly in sparkling wine, which remains the main driver of growth for the overall wine category.