Bibendum to host workshop on creating the perfect wine list

ProWein claims it is already sold out for 2014 show

ProWein has announced that six months before the 2014 international wine fair is due to take place that the event has already sold out.

Enotria takes to the road with 30 producers

Enotria is taking up to 30 of its wine producers around the country to meet independent merchants and key on-trade customers as part of its autumn roadshow series.

On-trade lost out during the lot hot summer, says WSTA report

The long hot summer has proved to be a real test for the on-trade with alcohol sales down by 6% over the last 12 weeks, according to the latest Wine and Spirit Trade Associationmarket report.

Eight new Masters of Wine have been announced

Eight new Masters of Wine have been announced taking the total number of MWs around the world to 312 in 24 countries.

Call for trade to show support for wines from Lebanon

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Key global wine trends and winnners and losers in 2013-2014

Erin Smith takes a look at the overall trends influencing the wine industry and looks ahead to who are the likely winners and losers from a changing global economic picture.

Exclusive: Domaine Bargylus reveals what life is like as Syria's only winery

"It makes me very sad that I can't go there," says French oenologist consultant Stephane Derenoncourt speaking from Beirut yesterday. "You have no idea what is like to make wines by [looking at] photographs, and emails and receiving grapes [samples] by taxi. This is not how it is supposed to be done, but this is our baby. We started from scratch and now we are working with exciting terroir that will one day be famous all over the world. I know these wines can age and I want to be able to taste the war vintage in 15 years."

Casillero del Diablo partners Meatopia

Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo is to be the official wine partner of Meatopia - the festival of BBQ and smoking, set to take place in London at Tobacco Dock on Saturday 7 September.

Media executive Lord Black to deliver WSTA conference keynote speech

Newspaper executive, Lord Black of Brentwood, will deliver the keynote address at this month's annual Wine & Spirit Trade Association Conference looking at how the media industry has responded to the threat of government intervention and regulation.

Media executive Lord Black to deliver keynote speech at WSTA conference

Newspaper executive Lord Black will deliver the keynote speech on how an industry needs to respond from potential government regulation at this month's annual Wine & Spirit Trade Association conference.

Naked Wines looks to raise £3m through new bonds scheme

On the heels of securing an additional £6.4 million from one of its major shareholders, Naked Wines hasannounced it will be issuing Naked Fine Wine Bonds in an effort to raise a further £3m.

Durham cricket chief buys Newcastle Local Wine School

David Harker, chief executive of Durham County Cricket Club (DCCC), has bought the Newcastle Local Wine School from founder Chris Powell who has built the business up in to a network of franchised schools around the country.

Mateus Rosé to be distributed by Stevens Garnier

Mateus Rosé is to switch UK distributor from First Drinks Brands to Stevens Garnier.

Stevens Garnier makes two appointments

UK wine agency Stevens Garnier has appointed two new senior national account managers.

Adelaide all set for Australia's biggest wine conference

Up to 750 guests from around the world are expected to fly in to Adelaide later this month for Savour Australia for what organisers are claiming is "the most comprehensive exploration of Australian wine ever undertaken".

ProWine sells out of exhibitor space

ProWein's Shanghai-based event ProWine has sold out of exhibition space according to the organisers.

Morrisons appoints wine sourcing manager

Morrisons has appointed former Waitrose wine buyer Katie Mollet to the role of wine sourcing manager.

Gusbourne Estate to float after £7m takeover

Gusbourne Estate is to join the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange, following a £7 million takeover.