Bottle Green's on-trade arm going from 'strength to strength'

Bottle Green's on-trade and independent division is going from "strength to strength" - accounting for one third of business in just two years.

Matthew Dickinson: Who really benefits from wine fairs?

Having attended my fair share of wine fairs (geddit?) over the years, both as buyer, producer, agent and now general dogsbody (sorry, highly regarded entrepreneur), I find myself getting cynical - a dangerous place to be during your mid-life crisis.

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Ruinart: 2013 was good year in Champagne

Ruinart's cellar master says despite bad news elsewhere in France, 2013 was a good year in Champagne, and the house will make a 2013 vintage.

Jason Atherton to open restaurant in London's Tower 42

Matthew Clark to distribute Catalan wine Herencia Altés

On-trade wholesaler Matthew Clark has added Catalan wine Herencia Altés, previously distributed by Liberty Wines, to its portfolio.

González Byass sees rapid growth in on-trade

González Byass is growing rapidly in the UK on-trade since taking on distribution for Champagne Deutz five months ago.

Moet Hennessey launches sparkling Argentinian wine in UK

Moet Hennessey is hoping to persuade UK consumers to trade up from standard and premium sparkling wine, and down from entry level champagne with the forthcoming launch of its premium sparkling wine brand, Chandon.

The Co-operative looks to convert mainstream wine brands to Fairtrade

The Co-operative is looking to recruit more mainstream wine brands into Fairtrade as it prepares to relaunch its range.

Jo Wehring, UK market manager for Wines of South Africa, talks Fairtrade

Jo Wehring, Wines of South Africa's UK market manager, believes Fairtrade wines should offer more premium choices and be more widely available.  

Virgin Wines to sell fine wines from New World

Avery's falls into red as demand for en primeur declines

Avery's of Bristol has slid into the red as demand for en primeur plummeted in the year to June 29, 2013.

Alliance Wine boosts sales team

Alliance Wine has boosted its Scottish sales team and added Portuguese wine Delaforce to its portfolio.

Oyster Bay owner Delegat's sees European sales fall 14%

Delegat's, the New Zealand owner of Oyster Bay, has seen its UK, Ireland and European sales drop by 14% by volume in the six months to December 31, 2013.

PLB to distribute Australia's Capel Vale

PLB is the new UK agent for Western Australian winery Capel Vale, which will be distributed to the independent, specialist and on-trade sectors.

Loch Lomond Distillery Company acquired by private equity

Australian Vintage sees UK bulk wine sales fall but remains optimistic

Liberty Wines prioritises customer education over London Wine Fair

Liberty Wines is prioritising its customer roadshows ahead of major trade exhibitions and won't be attending London Wine Fair this year. 

Scotch whisky industry seeks clarity over independence

The Scotch whisky industry is asking for clarity from both the UK and Scottish governments ahead of the independence referendum on what it would mean for business.

Enotria 'raises head above parapet' in 2014

Enotria is preparing to "raise it head above the parapet" in 2014, as it launches a new corporate identity, expands its sales force and increases its market insights.