Zind Humbrecht picks Gonzalez Byass to drive UK sales

Alsace winery, Domaine Zind Humbrecht has appointed Gonzalez Byass as its exclusive UK distributor.

ASA rules against "degrading" online #TasteTheBush campaign

The Advertising Standards Authority has ruled against Premier Estate Wines after it received complaints about the company's #TasteTheBush campaign.

Buckingham Schenk targets on-trade with strengthened wine list

Buckingham Schenk has released a new wine list, designed to strengthen its foothold in the on-trade.

Chapel Down flags expertise with England's first orange wine launch

Chapel Down has announced the release of England's first orange wine.

Fine wines sold at a loss as Chinese buyers cut their losses

Chinese wholesalers are slashing the price of imported fine wines to cut their exposure in an over-supplied market, according to a report in the South China Morning Post.

Virgin Wines full-year results reveal business "ahead of schedule"

Virgin Wines boss Jay Wright says the company is "ahead of schedule" on a three-year plan put in place after its management buyout from Direct Wines in 2013.

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao goes back to the future to rebrand

Bodegas Ramón Bilbao has repackaged its range of Riojas to reflect the innovative and futuristic thinking of the 1920s, the era in which the bodega was founded.

Interview: Barbara Banke takes family-owned Jackson Family Wines global

Barbara Banke, the driving force behind Jackson Family Wines, on the challenges involved in guiding a family-owned business to global success.

DWCC 2015 call to action: start talking to consumers

The annual Digital Wine Communications Conference held last month issued a call to action to the wine trade- stop talking to yourself and start talking to consumers.

Insights: What wine trends will be driving this year's festive period

et the planning, stock, marketing and sales mix right and Christmas should deliver a bumper season, with a sales uplift over the extended period that, for many, can come close to matching the take for the rest of the year. Conversely, though, at its most extreme, depressed or underperforming, Christmas trading can seriously impact on the ongoing health of a business. Which is why it is so important to make the most of this seasonal drinkfest.

Harvest hailstorms fail to marr first-rate Chablis vintage

Winemakers are reporting an excellent Chablis vintage this year, despite potential turmoil caused by hailstorms as the harvest began.

Austrian wine producers roll out new classification system for Sekt

After two years of discussion and research, Austria's wine producers have agreed a new quality-identification regime for Sekt.

Wakefield takes two top awards at Great Australian Shiraz Challenge

Wakefield Wines has won both Best Australian Shiraz and Best Australian Shiraz under AU$25 at the 2015 Great Australian Shiraz Challenge.

New Zealand wine industry welcomes new EU free trade talks

The New Zealand wine industry has welcomed the possibility of a free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the European Union.

Rapeneau family deal brings first Champagne to Off Piste range

The Rapeneau family has appointed Cheltenham-based Off Piste Wines to distribute its Charles de Cazanove range of Champagnes in the UK off trade.

Insights: Retailers' Christmas strategies revealed

Rioja 10 x 10: 100 of Rioja's Top Wines 2015

Record 2015 harvest set to push English wines to new heights

The English wine industry is set to break £100 million this year on the back of an excellent harvest, according to reports from the Wine & Spirits Trade Association.

Calabria family wins 15 medals at world's largest wine competition

Australian wine producer, the Calabria Family Winery, has taken home 15 medals from the AWC Vienna International Wine Challenge 2015.

Analysis: Greatest Champagne vintage for 70 years?

Geoffery Dean gets the inside scoop on this year's harvest from some of the iconic Champagne houses