Laithwaite's predicts big sales boost for Thirsty February

Laithwaite's Wines is predicting a sales uplift of 35% this week after research shows that 3.7 million people will have completed the Dry January abstinence challenge.

New marketing and communications director for Côtes du Rhône Wines

Inter Rhône, the joint professional organization for Côtes du Rhône and Rhône Valley AOC wines, has appointed Virginie Charlier as its new marketing and communications director.

Change of leadership at Sherry Wines UK

Graham Hines, the longstanding director of Sherry Wines UK, has announced his retirement.

Riesling Fellowship adds two new members at gala dinner

Ridgeview Wine Estate wins popular award

The Ridgeview Wine Estate was last night proclaimed Sussex Drink Producer of the Year at the 10th annual Sussex Food and Drinks Awards held at Brighton's Amex Stadium.

Copestick Murray expands again with new off-trade hire

Copestick Murray has underlined its rapid growth with a further key new appointment for its sales team.

New Zealand wine exports hit record high

New Zealand exported a record £696 million-worth of wine in 2015, according to figures from New Zealand Winegrowers released today.

Prestigious AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction announces 2016 return

The AfrAsia Bank Cape Wine Auction is set to return on February 12 and 13 this year.

New Accolade Wine GM issues a 'word of warning' as Australian wines face a battle ahead

At the Australia Day Tasting held this week in London, Accolade Wines new general manager for the UK and Ireland Rob Harrison issued a 'word of warning' that challenges lay ahead for Australian wines, which now sits below the average price of wine of £5.83 at just £5.20.

Exton Park partners with H2Vin for on-trade push

Newly launched Hampshire vineyard Exton Park has partnered with premium on-trade distribution specialist H2Vin to push its wines to restaurants and hotels in London and elsewhere.

Vinho Verde 2016 annual London tasting revealed

The date of this year's annual Vinho Verde tasting has been announced.

Inaugural Gekkeikan Masters Cooking Competition winner revealed

The winner of the inaugural Gekkeikan Masters Cooking Competition 2016 has been announced.

New appointments at Bodega Volcanes de Chile to drive premium growth

Premium Chilean wine producer Bodega Volcanes de Chile has appointed British-born Ben Gordon as its new managing director.

Renewed investment in Japanese wine as beer sales contract

Japan's drinks manufacturers are exploring the potential for winemaking in the country as the nation's drinkers turn away from beer, according to a report in the Nikkei Asian Review.

Analysis: Catalonia's rebellious Penedès region

In Catalonia, a region that has been actively trying to secede from Spain for the last 300 years, Catalans are nothing if not determined to shake up the staus quo..

Morrison's listing for Cellers Unió Priorat

Leading wine supplier Buckingham Schenk has secured a Morrisons listing for Señorio de Convey Priorat from its Spanish producer Cellers Unió.

Strong Cockburn's Port sales drive category growth

Sales of leading Port brand Cockburn's rose 14% in 2015, owner Symington Family Estates announced today.

Opened wines best preserved in a vacuum, new study shows

A vacuum is the best method of preserving the quality of a wine once opened, an study by the University of Burgundy has revealed.

Maison M Chapoutier extends into Provence with new acquisition

Leading Rhône winery Maison M. Chapoutier has announced its acquisition of the Château des Ferrages vineyard in Provence for an undisclosed sum.

London Wine Fair launches pop-up tastings for 2016

The London Wine Fair returns for its 36th annual show this year with the addition of a new pop-up tastings area.