German wine promotion gives venues and stores Rieslings to be cheerful

Germany's favourite wine grape is in the spotlight with leading restaurants and retailers taking part in the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign.

Barefoot enjoys the parklife with summer push for Refresh wines

Gallo's Barefoot wine brand is to fire T-shirts at consumers from giant cannons as part of a summer marketing campaign.

Australian Vintage bottles Summertime with sparkling drink launch

Wine producer Australian Vintage has launched a range of fruit-flavoured sparkling drinks with a lower than normal abv.

Margaret River's Domaine Naturaliste scores UK deal with Aussie Rules

Specialist Australian wine importer Aussie Rules is adding Margaret River producer Domaine Naturaliste to its portfolio.

Ex-News of the World journalist to head WSTA communications

A former News of the World journalist, who was acquitted of criminal charges of paying sources for information, has been appointed as the Wine & Spirit Trade Association's head of communications.

Sussex wine estate flying high after winning first BA listing for English still wine

A Sussex wine producer is celebrating after becoming the first to have a still wine listed by British Airways.

Parker factor gives investment market a lift and promises 'high returns' - analyst report

A US investment analyst has suggested that a recent bounce back in market prices of fine wine has made it an attractive long-term proposition.

Robinson to lead line-up at Pinot Noir conference in 'major coup' for New Zealand

New Zealand's wine industry is claiming a "major coup" after influential British wine writer and broadcaster Jancis Robinson MW agreed to appear at a big conference in the country.

Jay-Z's Ace of Spades Champagne range releases two new labels

Two new expressions of the cult Champagne brand owned by rap star Jay-Z have been released in the UK.

Ten is the magic number for Rioja in autumn tasting and awards initiatives

Wines From Rioja is introducing two new initiatives to raise the profile of the region in the UK market.

Rosé up 43% and Champagne 'strong' as summer sun brings cheer to Waitrose drinks sales

Recent warm weather in parts of the UK has seen sales of some wines and spirits soar at Waitrose.

Entry-level is an emerging opportunity for wine producers seeking exports to China - report

The slowdown in the Chinese economy and government austerity and anti-corruption measures are creating an opportunity for producers of entry-level and mid-priced wines, a new China Wine Market Landscape Report from Wine Intelligence has revealed.

Bottle Apostle blossoms with opening of Primrose Hill store

Independent London wine merchant Bottle Apostle opens its fifth store in the Primrose Hill area on July 18.

Chapel Down appoints new wine chief to fuel growth plans

Kent wine producer Chapel Down is hoping to accelerate its expansion after appointing a former LVMH executive to head up its wine operation.

Bordeaux lines up dinner dates to showcase affordable wines

Bordeaux wines are getting a push in restaurants and independent wine merchants, backed by the region's governing body.

Taittinger extends links with performing arts through RADA sponsorship

Champagne Taittinger has signed up to be the official Champagne partner of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art for its major fundraising events over the next year.

Funding for project to define the character of English sparkling wine

A newly-created English Wine & Research Development Group has secured funding from the Vintners' Company for a research project to define the specific character of English sparkling wine.

Burgundy and Champagne vineyards celebrate after being declared UN world heritage sites

Vineyards in Burgundy and champagne have been listed as United Nations world heritage sites.

UK vineyards will be included in scheme to spread tax load for agriculture

The government has confirmed that a scheme allowing farmers to average their profits for income tax purposes over five years will apply to vineyards.

New Zealand's Yealands charged up by investment from electricity firm