NZ wineries import Sauvignon Blanc to cope with demand

Shortages of New Zealand's signature grape have led to imports of Sauvignon Blanc from Chile and South Africa to satisfy demand.

Wine grape diversity narrows to a few international varieties

BIVB Chablis wine competition winners revealed

The Chablis commission of the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) has revealed the award winners from the 2013 annual Chablis wine competition.

Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Institute of Masters of Wine Burgundy Seminar

To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tastings and related Burgundy events from members of the trade. Here Anne Krebiehl reports from the Institue of Masters of Wines seminar and debate on Burgundy held this week.

Leventhorpe launches Yorkshire's first sparkling rosé

The Leventhorpe vineyard near Leeds has launched Yorkshire's first sparkling rosé wine in time for Christmas and end-of-year celebrations.

Emerging Languedoc region targets UK for exports

Producers from the emerging Saint-Chinian appellation in the Languedoc in southern France are to target the UK in early 2013 in the hope of gaining listings and a foothold in the UK wine market.

João Portugal Ramos releases exclusive wines

Portuguese producer João Portugal Ramos has launched a premium Albariño, to be stocked exclusively by Marks & Spencer, and a red called F'OZ, to be stocked by Waitrose.

Harvest news - sustainable irrigation system aids TWP vintage

A sustainable irrigation system linked to a reservoir made a significant difference to this year's harvest, according to winemaker Stefano Girelli.

Douglas Blyde looks in to the wines of Joe Bastianich from Friuli

Rock and roll in appearance, and relaxed in manner, Wayne Young hosted a tasting of the wines of Joe Bastianich's Friuli vineyards this week in London with UK agent Bibendum.

Cape Winemakers Guild Auction achieves record takings

The 28th Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction has set record-breaking figures with the highest turnover and a complete sellout of all wines.

Wines of Sicily Tasting

Sicilian wines are a great match with the independent sector, but if you don't know your Nero d'Avola from your Nerello Mascalese then head to the Wines of Sicily tasting to find out more.

Improved quality boosts sales for JP Ramos

The JP Ramos group has announced a sales lift due to of a number of measures implemented to improve the quality of its wines in the Tejo and Alentejo regions.

Halfwine.com sees rapid sales growth

Halfwine, the website specialising in selling 37.5cl bottles, has seen sales growth of 37% in the first quarter of 2012.

Jenny Mackenzie: My take on Vinho Verde "Boys of Summer" tasting

Vinho Verde is a wine marketing gift: alliterative headlines; light, aromatic white wines; numerous indigenous grape varieties; moderate alcohol; affinity to tapas style food; and is helping to put Portugal firmly on the interesting wine regions radar.

Jacob's Creek claims 2012 vintage 'best in recent memory'

Jacob's Creek has declared 2012 one of the best vintages in recent memory.

Chinese consumer tastes mature

A new Wine Intelligence study has found the Chinese wine market will feature more white wines and sweeter styles of reds in the future.

Changing weather impacts vintages, say top winemakers

Winemakers around the world are noticing huge vintage variation thanks to changing weather patterns.

Rueda whites rival New Zealand

Rueda is poised to take market share away from New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, according to predictions by Clink Wines.

Lebanese winery Ixsir, appoints Enotria as UK agent

Enotria has been appointed UK agent for Lebanese winery Ixsir.

'Green' wines less popular with consumers, says Berry Bros

Top merchant Berry Bros & Rudd says environmentally-friendly wines are proving less popular with consumers - biodynamic wine sales fell 54% in 2011 and organic wine sales dropped 63% on 2010.