Great Western hails success of "spur of the moment" pop-up tasting

Bath-based national wine merchant Great Western Wines has successfully launched its first consumer-focused pop-up tasting.

Matthew Clark partners with Marco Pierre White for 2016 tasting

Legendary British chef Marco Pierre White will be joining leading UK on-trade distributor Matthew Clark at its Discover Love Inspire trade tasting on March 8.

Instil bets on big year for premium rum with The Real McCoy listing

Instil Drinks has added premium Barbados rum The Real McCoy Rum to its portfolio ahead of the company's relaunch in London on March 1.

Justerini & Brooks trade tasting announced

Fine wine merchant Justerini & Brooks is to hold its annual portfolio tasting on Wednesday, February 24.

Think Gin award nominations revealed

The shortlists have been announced for the second annual Think Gin awards, which will be held in London on March 1.

Real Wine Fair biggest event to date set for April

The Real Wine Fair is shaping up to be the largest fair yet with 160 growers from 15 countries set to show over 700 wines at the Tobacco Dock on 17 - 18 April, 2016.

Wineteca 2016 to partner with Gambero Rosso

The Italian Chamber of Commerce is to partner with leading Italian food-and-drink publisher Gambero Rosso for its 2016 Wineteca tasting.

Enotria & Coe to reveal raft of new wines at major post-merger tasting

Enotria & Coe has unveiled the line-up for its first Showcase Tasting since the two companies merged last year.

Superstar DJs revealed for Skin Côntact post-gig dancefloor battle

Tickets for the eagerly anticipated return of Skin Côntact, unarguably the UK wine-trade's pre-eminent rock and pop band, are now on sale.

Wine world prepares for Vinisud 2016

Over 1,700 exhibitors will converge on Montpellier next week for Vinisud, the biennial International Mediterranean Wines and Spirits Exhibition.

RAW returns to London for fifth year

The RAW organic and biodynamic wine fair is set to return to London for its fifth year on May 15 and 16.

Hungarian wines and spirits in spotlight at Malux spring tasting

Hungarian food-and-wine wine specialist Malux will be showcasing around 80 wines and spirits from 11 small, family producers at its spring London tasting in March.

Moët Academy pop-up returns to London

Champagne house Moët & Chandon is bringing its Moët Academy pop-up back to London this year, after its successful inaugural outing in 2015.

LWF 2016 signs up for Bottlebooks UK launch

The London Wine Fair is to partner with wine-data platform Bottlebooks for its upcoming 2016 show, the two companies have announced.

Matthew Clark 2016 tasting details announced

Leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark has announced the details of its annual tasting, to be held at London's Tobacco Dock on March 8.

Prestigious AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction announces 2016 return

The AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction is set to return on February 12 and 13 this year.

Vinho Verde 2016 annual London tasting revealed

The date of this year's annual Vinho Verde tasting has been announced.

London Wine Fair launches pop-up tastings for 2016

The London Wine Fair returns for its 36th annual show this year with the addition of a new pop-up tastings area.

Gisborne to host New Zealand's first Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium

New Zealand's first Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium is to be held this February in Gisborne, in the country's far north east.

Wines from Spain 2016 tasting date revealed