Jeroboams grows Aussie portfolio with Yarra Yering addition

Wine and spirits merchant Jeroboams has announced the addition of Australian estate Yarra Yering to its portfolio.

McGuigan wines introduces lightweight Burgundy bottle

McGuigan Wines has partnered with UK-based Greencroft Bottling to introduce a 300g lightweight Burgundy bottle, a -25% reduction from average weight.

Australia-EU trade deal sees wine and spirits tariffs drop to zero

The new Australia-EU trade deal will see the introduction of zero-for-zero tariffs on wine and spirits exports. The agreement also sees new arrangements regarding EU and Australian ‘geographical indications’ (GIs).

Wirra Wirra acquires legendary Grenache vineyard in McLaren Vale

IMW unveils details for Adelaide Symposium

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has confirmed further details for its 11th International Symposium, which is to take place in Adelaide in April 2027.

Treasury Wine Estates hit with $649m AUD loss in H1

Australian industry giant Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has posted significant losses for the first half of its financial year – $649m (all money figures detailed in AUD). This comes after settling its dispute with US distributor RNDC earlier this month and most significantly the writing down of the value of its US business in November of last year.

Oz trip up for grabs at Wine Australia tasting

At the Australia and New Zealand Trade Tasting next year, Wine Australia – the organisation for the Australian grape and wine sector – is offering sommeliers, on-trade buyers and independent off-trade buyers the chance to win a two-week trade trip to Australia.

Australian wine supply outstripping demand

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

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).

Aussie sparkling House of Arras set for La Place debut

Australia’s most well-known sparkling wine, House of Arras, is set to debut on La Place de Bordeaux. Both the Tasmanian producer’s 2008 Arras E.J. Carr Late Disgorged and 2015 Arras Grand Vintage are due to join the historic institution.

Australia: Wine exports to China stabilise with other markets down

A new export report from Wine Australia shows that after an initial surge in sales after Chinese tariffs on Australian wine ended last year, Aussie wine sales to China have begun to stabilise.

Bancroft onboards Yarra Valley’s Oakridge Wines to portfolio

Importer Bancroft Wines has announced the addition of Oakridge Wines from Australia’s Yarra Valley to its portfolio.

Australian Vintage unveils premium single-serve wine range

Wine producer Australian Vintage has announced the launch of a new series of premium single-serve wines, named Poco Vino.

Brand Phoenix partners with Australia’s McWilliam's Wines

Wine agency and distributor Brand Phoenix has unveiled a new partnership with New South Wales-based McWilliam's Wines.

Boutinot gains exclusive distribution of Peter Lehmann and Morris of Rutherglen

Greater Manchester importer-producer Boutinot has gained exclusive GB distribution of Peter Lehmann Wines and Morris of Rutherglen.

Hill-Smith Family Estates reduces emissions by 38% since 2011

The Australian producer, Hill-Smith Family Estates, owner of 22 wine brands across its estates in Australia and New Zealand including Oxford Landing and Jansz Tasmania, has announced a 38% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions since 2011.

Cape Mentelle: new range showcases Margaret River region

Margaret River winery Cape Mentelle is introducing its new Marri range to UK customers via its importer, Bancroft Wines. The four-wine range includes wines synonymous with the Western Australian appellation in Semillon Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

Cooke takes Thistledown out of Alliance

Giles Cooke MW is parting with Alliance Wine Group to take its Australian Thistledown winemaking project solo.

Australian wine exports buoyed by ending of Chinese tariffs

Australian wine exports showed an impressive 34% increase in value to $2.5bn (AUD) with volume up to 649m litres for 2024, according to Wine Australia’s export report.

Berkmann announces Australian portfolio expansion

Berkmann Wine Cellars has announced the additions of Kooyong from the Mornington Peninsula and South Australia’s Rieslingfreak.