Fine wine becoming a ‘regular luxury’ for British consumers

A recent survey commissioned by fine wine merchant Bordeaux Index suggests that the pandemic has led to a surge of interest in fine wine buying – either for immediate consumption or longer term investment.

Berkmann Wine Cellars welcomes new non-executive chair

Berkmann Wine Cellars, the on-trade wine supplier, has revealed that Alison Levett is joining the board as a non-executive chair.

France's great digital shift

A new breed of French digital-solution companies is helping the country’s producers embrace online. Jo Gilbert reports

Jascots lists Amarone producer Tommaso Bussola

Jascots Wine Merchants has added Valpolicella producer Tommaso Bussola to its portfolio.

Moët Hennessy and Campari enter joint venture

Moët Hennessy and Campari Group have announced the formation of a 50/50 joint venture with the purpose of investing in wines and spirits ecommerce companies.

Oeno opens fine wine oasis in City of London

Fine wine investment company OenoGroup is opening a “multi-functional boutique” dedicated to wine in the heart of London’s financial district.

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.