Programme announced for fifth annual Great Sherry Tasting

The Sherry Institute has announced the programme for its prestigious annual tasting event, the Great Sherry Tasting 2015.

Portuguese wine importers' body disbands with 'job done'

End of road for iconic green bottle as Mateus says the future is clear

The iconic green glass Mateus Rosé bottle is to be a thing of the past with a move for the Portuguese wine brand into a clear pack.

Port industry mourns loss of ex-Croft boss Robin Reid

The port industry is mourning the loss of former Croft managing director Robin Reid OBE.

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Portugal is the most underrated wine country, according to exclusive Harpers poll

Last month harpers.co.uk conducted an exclusive survey to find the most overrated and underrated wine producing regions in world and the results revealed that Portugal was the most underrated, while Bordeaux was voted the most overrated.

Symington Family Estate release rare 2013 estate ports

Port family, Family Estates is releasing two limited edition rare vintage 2013 estate ports.

Interview: Why Paul Symington is set on ensuring a healthy future for Port wine

If the Port industry shares the same ambition and drive for its future as producer Paul Symington, then that future is healthy indeed

Port company Sogevinus to launch comms push in UK

Port company The Sogevinus Group is set to ramp up its focus on the UK trade after appointing Sopexa UK to head up a new two-year comms strategy.

ProWein 2015: Global currency fluctuations a key topic at this year's fair

The current fluctuations in currency exchange rates was the 'conversation of ProWein', particularly with the weakening euro and the strengthening US dollar having ripple effects on the global wine trade.

Chief of the Week: Cockburn's Vintage Port

OK admittedly it seems strange to bestow our "Chief of the Week" honour on simply a vintage Port house. But then Cockburn's, now safely ensconced in the paternal ownership of Symington Family Estates, is not your average vintage Port company.

Port on course to overtake sherry in the off-trade says Paul Symington

Port is set to overtake sherry in value sales in the off-trade in the next two years if current trends continue, according to Paul Symington, chairman of Symington Family Estates.

Justin Keay is impressed by what Portugal has to offer

To say Portuguese wine has come a long way is a bit like saying Roger Federer is quite good at tennis.

Oakley Wine Agencies grows sales by 20% in face of reduced listings in major multiples

Family run Oakley Wine Agencies, which specialises in Portuguese wines, posted 20% growth over the last 12 months despite facing a challenging trading market with supermarkets.

Portuguese wine exports up 10% in UK says ViniPortugal

Portuguese wine exports to the UK rose 10% by volume in 2014, according to the latest figures from ViniPortugal. Values were also up 23%, it said.

Stevens Garnier rebrands to Sogrape and ups on-trade focus

Wine supplier Stevens Garnier is ditching its old name in favour of Sogrape, that of its Portuguese parent company, and has vowed to hone in on the UK's on-trade in 2015.

Portugal's wine community Adegga ramps up digital marketing services for producers

Portuguese online wine community Adegga is boosting its digital services by offering producers a shared wine marketing and sales platform. 

Portugal: Wines offering high quality at good value

Wine may struggle to be as big as Portugal's most famous export but it is quickly earning its place in Europe's premier league of wine.

Cockburn's Port lines up year of celebrations for bicentenary

Cockburn's Port is embarking on a year of celebration in 2015 to mark the company's bicentenary - including launching a commemorative edition of its Special Reserve.

Marisa D'Vari on how Portugal's Douro valley is now a natural home for wine as well as Port

With the holidays well underway, many consumers are enjoying what is turning out to be their seasonal flirtation with Port. Yet apart from the party season, clerks and sommeliers increasingly report that quality-driven dry red wine made from traditional Douro grapes is gaining favour over the fortified style, citing consumer preference for lighter, less alcoholic and less sweet styles. According to the IVDP, last year over half of all wine exported from the Douro was unfortified. Does this suggest changes are afoot for fortified wine in the Douro?