Wine Scholar Guild launches new Spanish programme

Wine education body the Wine Scholar Guild is to launch a new study and certification programme centred on Spanish wine production in October.

Wines from Spain turns focus on biodynamic and organic

Wines from Spain has revealed it is adding a green twist to its annual tasting this year with a planned focus on the country’s organic and sustainable winemaking.

New venue and new look for Wines from Spain annual London tasting

The sweeping London views from the Sky Garden at the sky-scraping ‘Walkie-Talkie’ building in The City will form the backdrop to this year’s Wines from Spain tasting, announcing a new look and fresh format for the popular annual tasting.

Sherry president outlines opportunities for growth

Sherry has attracted its fair share of negative headlines in recent years, with its steadily declining volumes making it an easy target to highlight shortcomings in the wider alcohol industry.

Sherry president outlines opportunities for growth

Sherry has attracted its fair share of negative headlines in recent years, with its steadily declining volumes making it an easy target to highlight shortcomings in the wider alcohol industry.

Sherry soldiers on with Wines from Spain masterclass

Sherry, regionality and gastronomy will take centre stage when Wines from Spain's annual trade tasting comes to London's Tobacco Dock on March 9.

Control board confirms bumper Rioja harvest

The 2016 Rioja harvest has proved exceptional in both quantity and quality, the DOCa Rioja has confirmed.

Mike Turner: Can blue wine be good for the wine category?

The world's wine press in recent weeks has been all over Blue Wine.  And when I say blue, I mean BLUE.  It's been in nearly every newspaper and online foodie publication.  Funny thing is that most of us writing these articles have never actually tasted it.  So why is it causing so much of a stir?

How does Rioja work for you? Take the survey

Harpers, in tandem with Wines from Rioja, would like to find out how Spain's flagship wine region performs for the UK trade.

A sommelier on Spain: Quality wines at value prices

Spain has become the country of choice for one Canadian sommelier working in the UK.

Wines from Spain: Up close and personal

One thing that stuck out from the 27^thWines from Spain fair yesterday was the level of diversity of wines coming out of regions across the country.

Wines from Spain: spotlight on Navarra

Long recognised internationally for its rosés, Spain's Navarra region has undergone something of a winemaking revolution over the past two decades and the number of red wines now coming out of the area is increasing.

Sherry en vogue at Wines of Spain masterclass

"We have to keep the fire burning". This was the message from distinguished Jerez winemaker Beltran Domecq at the sherry masterclass at Wines from Spain's yesterday, when quizzed on the future of the category and maintaining the wave of popularity that sherry is currently enjoying.

Wines from Spain to showcase innovation and diversity at 2016 tasting

Wines from Spain will this year be hosting its 27th annual trade fair at London's Tobacco Dock on Thursday, April 14.

Q&A: Peter Sisseck, Pingus

Pingus owner Peter Sisseck signed a controversial manifesto in defense of Spanish terroir challenging the dominance of the country's top DOs. Sisseck explains why a village specific approach is essential for Spain's future.

Wines from Spain 2016 tasting date revealed

Insight: Is Ribera Del Duero in Rioja's shadow?

James Lawrence asks if there is any room for Ribera Del Duero in London's crowded on-trade?

SPI launches new luxury wine division with Arinzano acquisition

International wine and spirits producer the SPI Group has acquired the Spanish Arinzano Winery for its new luxury wine division, HEW Holding.

Cordoníu hires Bradbury as UK managing director

Bodegas y Viñedos Cordoníu Raventós has appointed Simon Bradbury as managing director of its UK business.

Bodegas Tierra Hermosa launches sourcing venture

Andalucían wine producer Bodegas Tierra Hermosa is to launch a service sourcing Spanish wines for international importers, distributors and retailers.