Adnams launches handcrafted spirits from new distillery

Suffolk brewer and retailer Adnams has set up what it claims is the first brewery and distillery in England.

Austrian grape harvest smallest in 25 years

This year's grape harvest in Austria is the smallest in 25 years, according to Austrian Wine's general manager, Willi Klinger.

Pernod Ricard sells New Zealand Wine brands

Pernod Ricard Group has sold some of its New Zealand Wine brands, including Lindauer, to a consortium of buyers from Lion Nathan and Indevin, for NZ $88 million (circa £42 million).

Small firms question the value of social media

More than half of Britain's small to medium-sized businesses use social media, a new survey has found.

Bordeaux's second wines in price surge

The second wines of First Growth chateaux in Bordeaux are experiencing a big increase in price, according to data from Liv-Ex.

Paul Henry quits Wine Australia

Paul Henry, one of the most public faces in the Australian wine business, has resigned from his role at the Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation.

Berry Bros wine trading website nets £1m

Berry Bros and Rudd's new online fine wine trading platform has netted £1 million in sales since opening in August.

Wine Rack opens four new stores

Wine Rack's expansion plans have accelerated with four new shops opening in the last two months.

National TV campaign for Wolf Blass

Australian wine brand Wolf Blass has launched a national TV advertising campaign.

Publicly-funded body calls for crackdown on 'supermarket booze'

A publicly-funded alcohol awareness body in the north-east has called on the government to crack down on "cheap supermaket booze" which it claims is closing pubs.

Beam Global sells Cockburn's Port to Symington

Beam Global is selling Cockburn's Port to Symington Family Estates.

Lower-alcohol wines and 50cl sizes are inevitable, says Brand Phoenix

By Graham Holter

The wine trade will increasingly gravitate towards 50cl sizes and lower-alcohol styles in order to hit popular price points, according to one major supplier.

South Africa to shine light on Chenin Blanc

Burgundy harvest starts early

Scottish minimum price plan defeated

The Scottish government's plan to introduce a minimum price per unit alcoholic drinks was defeated at Holyrood today.

Drinkaware: 'Get watered not slaughtered'

Warning over 22% rise in business rates

English and Welsh retailers could be facing increases of up to 22% in business rates next year, it has been warned.

Champagne harvest begins after 'chaotic' August weather

Growers in Champagne are being allowed a slightly higher harvest limit this year, following a 16% increase in shipments in the past seven months.

New focus for Wines of Argentina

Peckham's looks for franchisees