Training with the WSET: Climbing the education ladder

As most people in the trade will tell you, learning about wines and spirits is the Mastermind specialist subject you never stop prepping for.

Condor Wines expands South American portfolio with Wines of Uruguay partnership

Chilean and Argentinean wine specialist Condor Wines and Wines of Uruguay UK have formed a partnership to become one of the UK's top specialist importers of premium South American wines.

Chapel Down launches in the US

Chile's Santa Rita welcomes new winemaker

Viña Santa Rita has announced the appointment of Oscar Salas as head winemaker of the Santa Rita 120 tier of wines.

South African wine reaches all time high at auction

Prices at the 42nd annual Nederburg Auction reached all all-time high at the weekend.

Robinsons adds trio to South African portfolio

Robinsons Brewery are about to begin an exclusive partnership with three South African boutique wine producers.

Vins de Bordeaux launches promo campaign with leading restaurant group

The Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB) is running a promotional campaign with six brands within one of the UK's leading restaurant and pub companies.

More time spent eating and drinking is a window of opportunity for the trade

Despite leisure time being increasingly squeezed, consumers are devoting more and more time to eating and drinking, new data suggests.

UK Indian Summer and frost in Champagne spells success for English wines

Winemakers at Naked Wines are predicting a top vintage for English Sparkling wine thanks to a September heat wave and low rainfall.

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'.

Tesco showcases revamped own brand range at autumn tasting

Tesco showcased over 130 wines at the Hospital Club in Covent Garden at its autumn retail tasting this week.

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.

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.

31 days of German Riesling winners announced

The annual push to promote Germany's most famous grape has come to an end, with additional categories created to reflect the quality of entrants.

Clegg addresses "denial and disbelief" at Brexit Ipsos Mori debate

Brexit was at the heart of informative discussions at two leading institutions in London yesterday, at the WSTA's annual conference and Ipsos Mori's panel discussion featuring former Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg.

Dan Jago takes over as chairman as WSTA outlines Brexit strategy

Berry Bros. & Rudd MD Dan Jago will lead the WSTA through a tumultuous period in British politics and history and the association prepares to make Brexit its focus over the next two years.

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.

New pastures for Lidl boss and Barwell & Jones MD

Two new departures have been announced since the end of last week.

WSTA in talks with non-EU countries on post-Brexit free-trade agreements

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has begun talks with its Australian and New Zealand counterparts about how to ensure the UK remains the beating heart of global drinks industry.

Miquel Hudin receives 2016 Geoffrey Roberts Award for book on Georgian Wine

Wine journalist Miquel Hudin has received a bursary award to allow him to complete a new book about Georgian wine.