Fairtrade on the rise

The Co-op’s new conversion of its major own-label range will boost the UK’s Fairtrade wine volumes by 20%. Jo Gilbert explores a category on the rise.

Co-op's major own label conversion boosts UK Fairtrade wine volumes by 20%

The Co-op’s new conversion of its major own-label range will boost the UK’s Fairtrade wine volumes by 20%.

Tim Atkin MW: And then there were three

Does anyone remember Safeway? In its day, it had one of the best supermarket wine ranges in the UK – diverse, daring and invariably well selected.

Sherry taking the flor

A new approach is needed in the battle to revitalise sherry’s image, argues James Lawrence

Wine expert urges UK to avoid comparing German Pinot Noir with counterparts

A German wine expert has urged the UK wine industry not to compare Pinot Noir from Germany with rival counterpart production of the grape variety in regions such as Burgundy.

Wakefield predicts best Shiraz vintage in decades

Wakefield Wines has predicted the 2018 Shiraz vintage will be the best in decades.

NZ Winegrowers gears up for Sauvignon Blanc day with digital push

New Zealand Winegrowers has launched an online campaign ahead of International Sauvignon Blanc day tomorrow (4th May).

Phantom Creek puts focus on Riesling and Pinot Gris

Phantom Creek Estates has partnered with Olivier Humbrecht MW as part of its strategy to start producing Riesling and Pinot Gris.

Power to the Punter

Technology is fast empowering the consumer when it comes to engagement, purchasing decisions, driving innovation and shaping the market, with accessible gadgets, widgets, apps and other advances changing the way wine is shipped, sold, delivered and even drunk. 

Wine Intelligence highlights alternative format trends

Distell defies challenging season with promising harvest

Distell has reported a ‘promising quality’ harvest despite experiencing one of the most challenging seasons in recent years.

Splash Wines gears up for UK launch

Splash Wines, the US based direct-to-consumer wine marketer, has announced its intention to expand into the UK market.

L’Atelier du Vin joins Brighton's burgeoning drinking scene

L’Atelier du Vin

Three Spanish wine producers join forces to offer ‘unique’ wines

Three Spanish wine producers have joined forces to offer UK wholesalers, on-trade operators and independents an opportunity to source a unique portfolio of wine from the country.

McGuigan expands Black Label with first sparkling wines

McGuigan Wines has expanded its Black Label portfolio with three sparkling wines, including a red variant, marking the first fizz to join the range.

Vins de Bordeaux gears up for spring with trade tasting series

Vins de Bordeaux has revealed it is launching a series of educational tastings especially created for wine trade professionals.

Provence 2017 wine production slumps 12% as quality rises

Wine output from Provence slumped by 12% or 21 million bottles in 2017 following harsh late frosts, according to the region’s winemakers.

Industry asked: how much drink is too much?

How much is too much? Are new rules needed to stop drinks brands implying their products can improve mood? Does the industry still use sexist imagery to advertise drinks?

English vine plantings to rise by up to 70% this year

Sales of English wine jumped by almost a third (31%) between 2015 and last year, according to a new survey of the country’s winemakers.

Rioja 2017 vintage scarce but ‘very good’

The Rioja 2017 vintage has been awarded an official ‘very good’ rating by the Rioja Control Board.