Insights: The Age of Craft Beer

'Craft beer' is enjoying a golden age, with new breweries springing up across the UK - and there's still plenty of territory left to explore.

Jascots focuses expansion on Italy and Spain ranges

Jascots Wine Merchants rolled out 47 news wines at its autumn trade held on Tuesday 20 September 2016, with a focused expansion on Italian and Spanish wines.

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Mike Turner: Should parents let their kids have a go at wine?

There's been a few bits and pieces in the UK press recently about parents allowing their kids to drink alcohol with them at an earlier age than 18.

Tuscany: 300 years on and it is still evolving

It has been 300 years since Cosimo III de' Medici first drew up his Bando delineating four wine producing areas in Tuscany and it was through this lens that Liberty Wines hosted the "Beyond the Bando" tasting yesterday in London.

Insights: Vodka's back and going premium

Vodka may have hung on to its crown in recent years, but the gin renaissance certainly tempted a few of its followers. But make no mistake: vodka is back and its returning to form with a more premium offer

The other side of life: Richard Cochrane, managing director of Félix Solis UK

Richard Cochrane, managing director of Félix Solis UK, talks about his passion for climbing.

Spanish wine producers see opportunity in the on-trade ahead of promising harvest

At a Spanish-focused tasting hosted by Boutinot today in London, producers, many just starting harvest, are optimistic about this year's crop and the opportunity in the UK for Spanish wines.

Analysis: Soave has evolved

If searching for lighter white wines that are easily accessible and affordable, possessing a rich history with a signature grape variety and complex soils with the capacity to age (if given a chance), a keen shop owner or sommelier would be advised to look into the 'New Soave'.

The Smith Report: New packaging formats are getting crafty

Wine has always been resistant to any format other than the classic 75cl bottle, but it has to start relaxing its approach to move forward

Q&A: Ian Harris, Wine & Spirit Education Trust

During his 14-year stint at the helm, Ian Harris has transformed the WSET into the leading global wine education body.

French microalgae may be the answer to key vine diseases

A microalgae found in the sea off Brittany's coastline can wipe-out key vine diseases with new scientific tests in France showing 100% efficiency in destroying Downey Mildew. The major scientific breakthrough could provide natural alternatives to the use of pesticides on vineyards.

Morrison H1 results show signs of recovery and beats expectations

Morrisons Supermarkets Plc first half of the year results are showing signs of recovery under the new leadership team and beat analysts expectations.

Edinburgh Gin purchased by Ian Macleod Distillers

Spencerfield Spirit Company and owner of the Edinburgh Gin brand has been acquired by Ian Macleod Distillers for an undisclosed sum.

AdVini acquires a 50% share of share in Ken Forrester Vineyards

AdVini, a predominately French wine estate owner, has acquired a 50% share in South African producer Ken Forrester Vineyards.

Silver linings: a post-Brexit boom?

Life after the referendum may not be as bad for the hospitality business as some feared

Ocado sales continue to climb despite ongoing price wars

Ocado saw group sales climb 15.4% to £314 million in the third quarter despite the chief executive indicating that the continued price wars were expected to continue in the future.

Sherry is celebrated in UK on-trade at the annual Great Sherry Tasting

At yesterday's annual Great Sherry Tasting, the category seems to be making head way, particularly in the UK on-trade as sommeliers and Michelin starred chefs sampled nearly 200 Sherries being poured.

WSTA: Gin crosses the £1b barrier earlier than forecasted

Due to the warm English summer both gin sales have soared and the value of gin sales has now crossed the £1 billion barrier six months earlier than forecasted, according the Wine and Spirits Trade Association's latest figures.

Profile: Henry Butler, Butler's Wine Cellar

With two Brighton shops and a share in a hybrid wine bar in Hove, vino purveyor Henry Butler is the de facto wine chap about town.