ProWein 2015: Record breaking 52,000 visitors attended this week's show

More than 52,000 visitors attended ProWein 2015 this year, an increase of 7% over last year,  further solidifying the show as a must attend event on the international wine trade calendar.

ProWein 2015: Australia set for most "exciting period" in its history predicts Neil McGuigan

Critics of Australian wine need to "stand back" and prepare themselves for what Neil McGuigan of Australian Vintage believes could be the most "exciting period" in the country's history driven by the best quality wines it has ever produced.

Australia's 170 year history of wine unravelled in new academic study

Anyone interested in the Australian wine industry can now access insights in to its 170-year history in a new free academic study that looks at how the country's wine production has developed and what lessons it teaches the wineries and producers today.

New Zealand wine exports up, as premium grows in the UK

New Zealand's wine industry has seen exports grow 8.2% in the last year, hitting a record NZ$1.37 billion.

Japanese sake producers reflect on four years of recovery to mark earthquake anniversary

Four years since the earthquake and tsunami wreaked havoc across Japan, Anna Greenhous looks at how sake producers, some of whom were wiped out at the time, have rebuilt their industry and how sake has become a symbol for regeneration and hope in the country.

Invivo looks to raise close to £1m in first New Zealand wine crowdfunding venture

Invivo claims it will be the first New Zealand winery to launch an equity crowdfunding offer as it hopes to raise a maximum $2million NZD (just under £1 million) with the help of shareholders, including UK chat show host, Graham Norton, to spearhead its future growth.

Villa Maria launches lighter alcohol wine range

New Zealand winery Villa Maria is set to launch a lower abv wine range into the UK off-trade.

Soul Tree exceeds crowdfunding target to boost its Indian wine business

Indian wine producer Soul Tree has raised more than £388,000 through crowdfunding, which it says will help it put Indian wines on the map.

New Zealand wineries award first scholarship to UK MW student

A group of artisan wine producers in New Zealand have awarded their first MW scholarship to a UK-based wine writer.

England and New Zealand sparkling wines go head to head in a "Battle of the Bubbles"

Competition between English and New Zealand sparkling wine came to a head last week as the two countries tied in a blind-tasting organised to coincide with the Cricket World Cup.

Australians get their hands dirty in ad campaigns - but can we spot the difference?

What is it about Australian wine videos with all their references to mother nature, the dirty soils, the sweaty growers and the super production values?

Jacob's Creek turns to its winemakers and growers for new TV campaign

Accolade sees its Mud House New Zealand wine brand go from 10K cases to 250k in a year

Mud House, the New Zealand wine brand, grew sales 2,500% in the last 12 months from 10,000 9 litre cases to a quarter of a million cases, according to figures released by brand owner Accolade Wines.

Australia's Grape and Wine Authority looks to secure industry's future for "next generation"

Australia is already starting to see the fruits of creating a single Australian Grape and Wine Authority although its principle strategy is focused on securing long term, sustainable benefits for the industry.

New Zealand to hold first international conference celebrating Sauvignon Blanc in 2016

New Zealand is launching an international conference celebrating its flagship grape variety - Sauvignon Blanc - which will take place in Marlborough in February 2016.

New Zealand wine producers 'excited' about 'rebalanced' UK market

Sauvignon Blanc continues to be the most popular variety in the UK and no other region is more synonymous with the aromatic grape variety than New Zealand, which continues to make inroads in the UK market.

New Zealand looks to break away from Sauvignon Blanc

New Zealand maintains a privileged, premium position in the UK market and is working hard to shake its over-reliance on Sauvignon Blanc by introducing new styles. Anne Krebiehl MW reports

Sake set to finally make its mark in the UK in 2015

Taiwan's wine imports growing at 27% per year

Taiwan's wine imports have grown by 27% per year between 2008 and 2012, and are expected to remain in double digit growth until 2017.

Treasury Wine Estates to slim down branded portfolio

Treasury Wine Estates is focusing its investment on 15 global umbrella brands, 20 international brands, and 20 local brands, out of its 80-strong portfolio.