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Jackson Estate opens state-of-the-art Pinot Noir winery

Published: 07 June, 2017

New Zealand wine producer Jackson Estate has opened its new state-of-the art Winery.

Origin brings Electric Sky single-serve wine brand to the UK

Published: 06 June, 2017

Origin Wine is poised to launch its Electric Sky wine brand in the UK in a bid to replicate its success in the US.

Bancroft signs up as exclusive distributor for Herència Altés

Published: 05 June, 2017

Bancroft Wines has secured a deal as the exclusive distributor for Terra Alta producer Herència Altés.

Bodega Argento’s Silvia Corti on going organic

Published: 01 June, 2017

Over her 13 years with Mendoza producer Bodega Argento, winemaker Silvia Corti has seen a number of major changes take place.

Hush Heath launches sparkling apple wine

Published: 01 June, 2017

Kent producer Hush Heath is mixing up its offering through the launch of two new apple sparkling drinks made in the traditional method.

Coates & Seely awarded top gong at UK Wine Awards

Published: 31 May, 2017

The winners of the first UK Wine Awards was announced today with Coates & Seely taking the top gong.

Coates & Seely signs deal as Goodwood’s English fizz supplier

Published: 30 May, 2017

Coates & Seely has signed a deal as the exclusive English sparkling wine partner of Goodwood Racecourse.

LWF: Craft beer showers forecasted at Morgenrot

Published: 25 May, 2017

The difference in approach between winemakers and craft beer brewers to creating new drinking experiences can be clearer nowhere than at Morgenrot’s stand at this year’s London Wine Fair.

LWF Day One: The big Brexit debate

Published: 22 May, 2017

Breaking down the cloud of uncertainty brought about by Brexit into manageable bite-sized pieces was the objective of panelists at this afternoon’s London Wine Fair industry briefing.

LWF: Lanchester Wines reveals ‘boutique’ focus

Published: 22 May, 2017

Day one of the London Wine Fair (LWF) began with NPD from Lanchester Wines as the company revealed a new focus on creating its own boutique brands.

Camel Valley makes history with ‘first growth’ PDO

Published: 22 May, 2017

The European Union has elevated Camel Valley’s ‘Darnibole’ vineyards to the highest level of Protected Designated Origin (PDO), making it the first and currently only UK single vineyard to be awarded this accolade.

IWC results: emerging regions strike gold

Published: 19 May, 2017

IWC results deliver emerging region golds, while France, Australia and Italy topped the charts at this year's competition.

TWE ‘male’ duo signs up as official London Craft Beer Festival wine

Published: 17 May, 2017

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has signed a deal for its two ‘male millennial’ ranges to become official wine sponsors of London Craft Beer Festival (LCBF).

Bellwether to tap ‘less but better’ trend

Published: 15 May, 2017

Bellwether Wines is hoping to tap the trend for drinking ‘less but better’ with a focus wines sitting in the ‘mid-price’ bracket in its 2017/18 portfolio.

Amber Beverage acquires stake in Cellar Trends

Published: 15 May, 2017

Amber Beverage Group has acquired a stake in Cellar Trends – a move that marks the Baltic company’s first entrance into the UK.

Chapel Down, Lanchester Wines and Fever Tree named top SMEs

Published: 10 May, 2017

A number of key players in the drinks industry have been named in a list which celebrates the UK’s fastest growing small and medium sized businesses (SMEs).