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.

SVB predicts US wine consumption to decline for the first time in 20 years

In the Silicon Valley Bank's annual State of the Wine Industry 2016 report released yesterday the financial services firm predicts that this year US wine consumption per capita will fall for the first time in 20 years.

Nederburg inks three-year sponsorship with African pro-cycling team

Leading South African wine brand Nederburg has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with Africa-based professional cycling team, Team Dimension Data Qhubeka.

Wines from Spain 2016 tasting date revealed

Insights: New Zealand wine styles and varieties diversify

New Zealand Winegrowers hosted the 35th annual trade tasting in London this week and the over 500 wines that were being poured demonstrated how New Zealand wine producers are looking to diversify the styles and varietals that are being exported. While this may be challenge to get consumers to understand some of the newer style Sauvignon Blancs being produced or take some convincing to get people to try a New Zealand red wine, it is an evolution that is exciting and needed for the wine regions within the country.

Casillero del Diablo drives Concha y Toro to new heights

Strong Christmas sales for its flagship Casillero del Diablo brand ended a successful 2015 for Concha y Toro, the company has announced.

Matthew Clark adds Remoissenet to premium portfolio

Leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark has added Burgundy producer Remoissenet Père et Fils to its premium Wines of Distinction portfolio.

Skin Côntact reform to raise money for Comic Relief

Wine trade supergroup Skin Côntact is reforming for a one-off gig at Islington's O2 Academy to raise money for Wine Relief, the wine trade's fundraising initiative which supports Comic Relief.

Christmas sales growth at Virgin Wines below expectation

Virgin Wines posted sales growth of 12% over the six-week Christmas trading period, the online retailer has revealed.

Geoffrey Roberts Award 2016 launches

Entrance is now open for the Geoffrey Roberts Award 2016.

Aldi online wine sales go live

Aldi has announced the launch of its online wine retail site today.

Borsa Vini Italiani to showcase Southern Italy

The Borsa Vini Italiani tasting, which takes place in Manchester and London this week, will offer visitors the opportunity to discover wines from a range of less well-known Southern Italian wine regions, including Campania, Puglia, Calabria and Sicily.

Enotria rebrands as Enotria & Coe following Coe Vintners acquisition

Premium wine distributor Enotria has announced that it is rebranding as Enotria & Coe, following its acquistion of leading competitor Coe Vintners in August 2015.