Villa Maria hires Matt Deller

Leading Kiwi wine producer Villa Maria has picked Matt Deller MW as its new chief global sales and marketing officer.

West Coast oversupply delivers softer prices as consumer demand falls

Prices for both bulk and grape from California and Washington will continue to ‘drop noticeably’, leading to widespread discounting, according to the annual State of the Wine Industry 2020 Report from Silicon Valley Bank.

Christmas trading: glass half full?

Retailers had to fight hard for their share of mistletoe and wine (and gin) sales this Christmas. Jo Gilbert sorts through the highs and lows.

Randall moves into Australia’s Riverland

The Randall Wine Group (RWG) has acquired its first vineyard in Australia’s Riverland, marking the latest target in a string of acquisitions aimed to fuel its sales in China.

Pol Roger expands Napa portfolio with Kinsman Eades and TOR Wines

Pol Roger has expanded it Napa portfolio with the addition of Kinsman Eades and TOR Wines.

Hallgarten launches apprentice programme

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has today announced the launch of its Head Start apprenticeship programme with its first recruit.

Q&A: Anne-Catherine Vigouroux, French Wine Discoveries

Founder of Wine 4 Trade Anne-Catherine Vigouroux outlines to James Lawrence what visitors can expect from the French Wine Discoveries 2020 tasting on January 21, and the opportunities for French producers in a post-Brexit Britain

ABS brings Hedonist Ecology range to the UK

Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) has announced it is bringing Hedonist Wines’ organic and biodynamic Ecology range to the UK on an exclusive basis.

Events guide 2020: What not to miss

James Lawrence looks ahead to some of the essential trade dates across another busy year

BIVB becomes WSET patron

Educator to the wine industry, The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), has new backing in the form of Burgundy’s official wine board.

Hallgarten hosts ‘minerality’ summit and tasting

Importer Hallgarten hosted a multi-media event in London yesterday to explore the subject of 'minerality' in wine. The wide-ranging discussion took place between Hallgarten's head of buying Steve Daniel and journalist Dr Jamie Goode.

Jones closing The Harrow to focus on wine

After 21 years at Michelin-starred wine oasis The Harrow at Little Bedwyn, proprietors Roger and Sue Jones have announced they will take final orders on 28 March 2020.

Everything we know about the DRS so far – and what you should too

A major new scheme aimed specifically at boosting recycling rates and combating littering for bottled drinks is due to arrive in Scotland in 2021 and the rest of the UK soon after. So what do we know so far?

Duty increase backfires

The last hike in wine duty delivered an own goal, denting government revenues. Andrew Catchpole asks if a limit has been reached

Greek winery expands in London on-trade

Greek winery T-Oinos is celebrating new listings at a range of top restaurants in London.

Vinexpo and Comexposium join forces

Leading global wine event organisations Vinexpo and Comexposium are to join forces in a new body.

Bibendum reports rise in WSET pass rates following investment

Bibendum has reported a rise in WSET pass rates following a “refreshed investment and approach” to the training.

Ramón Bilbao exceeds sustainability target

Ramón Bilbao has announced it has exceeded targets on its sustainability drive in both its winery and vineyards.

Maximum of 1% of Australia’s total vineyard area damaged by fires to date

Wine Australia has said that, while the “toll on individuals cannot be underestimated and should not be downplayed”, a review of fire maps suggests a maximum of around 1,500ha of vineyards fall within the regions affected by the current bushfires to date.

London restaurateurs call for wine duty cut