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Les Dauphins unveils its first fizz

Rhône wine brand Les Dauphins has made its first foray into sparkling wine via its partnership with UK-based French wine specialist Dedicated Wines.

Nickolls & Perks invests in new software to double online sales

Independent wine and spirit merchant Nickolls & Perks has invested in new wine specific software as part of a strategy to double its online sales in the next two years.

Nautilus Estate adds duo to its Pinot Noir collection

Family-owned Marlborough winery Nautilus Estate has extended its portfolio with two Pinot Noirs.

Morrisons shorten payment terms for small suppliers

Morrisons today announced it would shorten payment terms for its smalle suppliers to a maximum of 14 days as part of its 'buy and sell simply' initiative.

Reschke partners with The Vintner to push its wines in the UK

Coonawarra winery Reschke has partnered with independent distributor The Vintner to push its wines in the UK

WSTA warns of potential bootleg booze flood ahead of Article 50

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has warned that if Brexit blocks borders bootleg booze could flood Britain.

Tesco bolsters Finest portfolio with Old-World wine collection

The ten-strong collection, available across the retailer's stores and online now, has been created in collaboration with world-renowned producers. With Priced between £7 and £20 but positioned as "luxury", the portfolio had been developed to give customers a chance to discover "top quality wines at exceptional prices", said Tesco.

Interview: Warren Gibson, chief winemaker Trinity Hill

Trinity Hill winemaker Warren Gibson muses on the future of New Zealand's wine industry

Berry Bros. & Rudd becomes WSET 'Silver Corporate Patron'

Berry Bros. & Rudd has joined the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) as a Silver Corporate Patron

Diageo introduces Drink IQ tool to aid responsible drinking

Diageo has introduced a new Drink IQ tool as part of its commitment to help consumers drink responsibly.

Mitchells & Butlers adds 'skinny' sparkling wine to its menu

Mitchells & Butlers is hoping to entice calorie-conscious drinkers by adding a 'skinny' sparkling wine to its menu.

Vivino adds 'Netflix of wine' feature to its app and website

Leading wine app Vivino has today launched a wine recommendation engine aimed at helping wine retailers and merchants increase their digital customer reach and sell more wine.

Hattingley Valley secures US and OZ export deals

English sparkling wine producer Hattingley Valley has added Australia and the US to its exports portfolio.

Taj Mahal Brewing Co partners with Oakwood Vineyards to launch Indian wines

The Taj Mahal Brewing Co has partnered with Oakwood Vineyards to make its first foray into wine with an Indian quartet.

Fever-Tree profits more than double thanks to UK growth

Posh mixer brand Fever-Tree continued to go from strength to strength in 2016 driven by accelerated growth in the UK.

UK Champagne sales flow down the drain

UK Champagne sales have been hit by the nation's love of more affordable Prosecco alongside the Brexit-caused drop in the value of the pound.

The Benevolent Ball hailed a "huge" success

More than £42,000 were raised at The Benevolent Ball last Thursday, with a record number of senior members and noted personalities from the UK drinks industry gathered in support of the trade charity to raise funds for their colleagues in need.

Origine by Diam launched across Europe

Closure company Diam Bouchage has unveiled a new more sustainable version of the Diam closure range in Europe.

'South West' now fastest growing French region for red wine exports to the UK

France's 'South West' wine region has become the country's fastest-growing exporter of red wines to the UK, new official figures from French customs have revealed.