New dawn for on-trade training

It’s been a good year for education in the on-trade, with a number of new initiatives being launched in the UK recently.

UN recognises vineyards of Soave as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System

The vineyards of Soave have been recognised as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) by the Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations (FAO).

On-trade wine trends for 2019

Tim Atkin MW: How low can you go?

Wine critic, broadcaster, co-chair of the IWC

Re-thinking the turkey: Changing Christmas dinners opening doors for vegan wine

It could be a cracking Christmas for vegetarian and vegan wine, according to new research published by the IGD.

Restaurant numbers fall 2% in a year

UK restaurants are on the slide, according to the new edition of the Market Growth Monitor from CGA and AlixPartners.

New wine app promises to revolutionise the wine industry

My Wine Society has launched a new app it has dubbed “Facebook for wine”.

The new face of Maremma

Maremma in the past decade or so has emerged from the shadow cast by the neighbouring and much-feted Bolgheri, which rather than imparting its prestige to the relative Italian backwater, had instead created for it an expectation of achievement that the region hadn’t so far managed. But this is changing as an exciting medley of wines come to the fore.

Decrease in irresponsible drinking, confirms NHS survey

The latest Health Survey for England has revealed a decline in UK adults drinking harmful levels of alcohol.

Moët & Chandon gears up for Christmas with pop-up in The Blind Pig

Moët & Chandon has extended its partnership with brand ambassador Jason Atherton with the launch of a pop-up in his The Blind Pig bar.

Plumpton College records largest cohort of wine students to date

Plumpton College has recorded the largest student intake for its wine courses since the education centre was launched 30 years ago.

Quoin Rock releases Black Series Méthode Cap Classique

Quoin Rock has revealed the maiden release of its Black Series Méthode Cap Classique.

New Zealand reports hike in UK sales

New Zealand Winegrowers has reported a hike in value and volume sales in the UK off-trade.

Enotria poaches Bibendum directors to fill new MD roles

Enotria & Coe has recruited Ants Rixon and Sam Thackeray from Bibendum to newly created regional and national managing director roles.

"Carinyena" sees the light of day

Carignan, Cariñena, Carinyena, Carignane, Caranyana, Mazuelo or Samso? Recent legislation in Spain has unravelled the convoluted issue of this grape’s myriad names

Wine Paris signs up in excess of 1,400 businesses

Wine Paris, the joint venture between Vinisud and Vinovision Paris, has signed up more than 1,400 businesses to take part in its first event.

Monferrato DOC expands to include Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo Superiore

The Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato has expanded to include two new styles and labels - Nebbiolo and Nebbiolo Superiore.

The quest to boost festive sales

Christmas and spirits go hand in hand, with festive sparkle helping to boost the sales of retailers and operators who can convince consumers to shop with them. Jo Gilbert sits down with brand owners and distributors working to make this Christmas the best one yet.

Oregon Cabernet on the rise

Internationally renowned for Pinot Noir, the quality of Oregon's Cabernet Sauvignon has now reached “unprecedented levels,” according to several producers in the state.

England sparkles in latest IWC round

Two English sparkling wines were awarded gold in the latest round of the International Wine Challenge (IWC).