Charles Krug makes UK debut

Napa Valley winery Charles Krug has appointed Top Selection to distribute its wines in the UK, marking the first time the producer will export to the UK in its 160 year history.

Robert Parker unveils ‘green’ search filters and emblem

Robert Parker Wine Advocate has unveiled two new search filter capabilities on its website that allow users to search for wines that are certified organic and/or certified biodynamic.

Long Read: Accolade shakes up its global fine wine strategy

Banks brothers launch premium canned wine brand

The trio behind Michelin-starred restaurants The Black Swan and Roots, brothers Tommy and James Banks and business partner Matt Lockwood, have launched their own range of premium canned wines.

Long Read: A new script for wine writing

The Zoom option meant this year’s Symposium for Professional Wine Writers organised by Meadowood in Napa, California, attracted its largest number of attendees: 303. Typically about 24 have attended in person since the symposium launched in 2004.

Wine Lister adds 650 wines

Wine Lister has added 650 new wines onto its interactive fine wine information website.

Fine Wine Partners rebrands to Accolade Fine Wines

Accolade Wines' fine wines division has been re-named Accolade Fine Wines by the company in order to facilitate a “customer-centric offering” which will move away from focusing on brands only within Australia.

Italy’s big hitters up their game

David Kermode charts the rise of Italy’s collectable high end, as investment eclipses its Burgundy and Bordeaux cousins.

Fine wine: The new world of collectables

Fine wine investment enjoyed a growing reputation for resilience during the ups and downs of Covid. Chloe Ashton, COO at Wine Lister, takes a closer look at the evolution of this ever-changing market.

Cork’s march to ascendancy

Having removed much of the taint of TCA to cork’s reputation, the classic stopper continues to establish itself as a benchmark of quality, as James Lawrence reports.

Lay & Wheeler to build new warehouse and head office

Lay & Wheeler has revealed it is gearing up to build a new head office and warehouse.

Jeroboams appoints Lucie Parker as trade director

Jeroboams Trade, the wholesale business within the independent Jeroboams Group, has appointed Lucie Parker to the role of trade director. 

Liv-ex places orders for Millar and Carter

Liv-ex is bolstering its team with the hiring of two editors from rival wine trade titles.

Bordeaux Index predicts ‘resurgence’ for Bordeaux following record Q4 trading

Bordeaux Index has reported record volume trading volumes for Q4 2020, with Bordeaux and Burgundy to the fore, in what the fine wine trading platform described as “step change gains” compared with Q4 2019.

Lay & Wheeler snaps up further ex-Berry Bros staff

Lay & Wheeler has appointed a new head of operations, while also expanding its private clients team as part of the company’s growth strategy.

Four Corners Wine expands Cali portfolio with new trio

Premium California importer Four Corners Wine has enhanced its portfolio with a trio of new wineries. 

Fine wine reaches a record high on Liv-ex

Fine wine has remained buoyant this year, with increased reliance on technology and automated trading helping the market to reach as yet unprecedented levels.

Liv-ex prepares for skyrocketing cost of Brexit transition

Liv-ex is predicting that the number of ‘steps’ involved in transferring wine between the UK and the EU will more than double post-January, with associated costs forecasted to rise exponentially.

C&C Wines partners with Accolade

Carson & Carnevale Wines (C&C Wines) has partnered with Fine Wine Partners, the fine wine division of Accolade Wines, to boost its Australian offering.

Hakkasan launches nationwide wine delivery service

Hakkasan has launched a nationwide wine delivery service to build on the success of its Covid inspired Hakkasan at Home initiative launched in March.