The Grape Debate continues

Biodynamic winemaker Monty Waldin has responded to criticism that last week's biodynamics debate with viticulturist, Dr Richard Smart failed to live up to expectations. Anne Krebiehl also responds below.

Eco-certified wines carry clout with consumers

As more wine companies jump on the environmentally friendly bandwagon, achieving full organic or biodynamic certification gives producers greater credibility with the consumer.

Treasury targets top end with fine wine unit

Treasury Wine Estates has set up a fine wine business unit to better showcase its wines in the £15 plus category.

Call for entries to 'International Gamay Competition'

Inter Beaujolais has called for entries to its second 'International Gamay Competition'.

Vinotheque to distribute Steep Hill Wines

Vinotheque, part of logistics provider, London City Bond, has secured a contract with family-run independent wine merchant and shipper, Steep Hill Wines.

Tesco's wine fairs attract 20% more customers

Tesco attracted more than 10,000 consumers - up 20% on last year - to its five wine fairs this autumn, which boosted spending by 18%.

Future of National Wine Month uncertain

The future of National Wine Month hangs in the balance after WSET boss Ian Harris said he will no longer run it.

Trade ushers in Beaujolais Nouveau

Beaujolais Thursday is being marked with a flurry of on-trade events, restoring some of the sheen to day that many in the UK trade feel has been steadily losing its gloss.

Penfolds releases Bin 620 after 40 year wait

After a wait of over 40 years, Australian producer Penfolds has released Bin 620 Coonawarra Cabernet Shiraz 2008.

Pernod Ricard launches Jacob's Creek 'Always Stay True' campaign

Pernod Ricard UK has unveiled a new campaign for its Australian Jacob's Creek brand, 'Always Stay True'.

Blog: Douglas Blyde reviews Morgenster wines at The Square

Gulio Bertrand and Henry Kotzé came to London restaurant, The Square to introduce the Morgenster range of wines to journalists.

Pernod Ricard launches Jacob's Creek 'Always Stay True' campaign

Pernod Ricard UK has unveiled a new campaign for its Australian Jacob's Creek brand, 'Always Stay True'.

Enotria tops on-trade wine league

Enotria has been named the top on-trade wine distributor in the UK in terms of market share.

Blog: Behind the scenes at Jancis Robinson MW Wine Future tasting

Wine styles and varieties that "deserve more attention" were the focus of the 15 wines chosen by Jancis Robinson MW for her major tasting at Wine Future in Hong Kong

Sopexa to market Chablis in UK

The Burgundy Wine Board BIVB, has appointed Sopexa to manage public relations for Chablis, with the aim to increase its presence in the UK market.

Brancott Estate opens Marlborough heritage centre

The Pernod Ricard owned brand Brancott Estate, has opened a heritage centre in Marlborough.

Sogrape acquires Stevens Garnier

The wine producer Sogrape has increased its shareholding to a full buy-out of the UK wine agency, Stevens Garnier.

Cloudy Bay targets "culture loving urbanites"

Lindeman's adds NZ Sauvignon Blanc to range

New World wine brand Lindeman's has added a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc to its Winemaker's Discovery Range.

Currency and pricing strategy takes toll on Treasury Wine

Treasury Wine Estates - the company which owns the Penfolds, Lindemans and Wolf Blass brands - has blamed currency fluctuations for a decline in earnings in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region.