Riecine: Bringing a touch of Englishness to the Tuscan hills

The English have long beaten a path to the rolling hills of Tuscany for their holidays. Twenty-four years ago winemaker Sean O'Callaghan did just that - but he never left and has been making wines at Riecine winery ever since

Constellation Brands 2015 results: sales increase 24% and company to pay first dividend

Constellation Brands released it fiscal 2015 year end results showing an increase in consolidated net sales of 24% and following another strong year, the company announced it would initiate its first ever dividend payment in the company's history.

EU publishes new vine planting rules to boost EU flexibility

The EU Commission has published new vine planting rules aimed at giving the EU greater flexibility to increase wine production to meet global demand.

Majestic Wines acquires Naked Wines and names Rowan Gormley chief executive

Majestic Wines has bought Naked Wines for £70 million and named Rowan Gormley chief executive officer of the new combined group.

London Wine Fair 2015: Why LWF 2015 will the most diverse show in its history

After last year's make-or-break return to central London, London Wine Fair organisers Ross Carter and Will Broadfoot talk about what they claim is going to make London Wine Fair 2015 the most diverse show in its 35-year history.

Wines of Germany | The New Face of Germany

supplThe upshot can be seen - or rather tasted - in the fantastic selection of Top 50 wines on these pages, wines that represent the whole panoply of German winemaking, from the traditional to the modern, representing a superb snapshot of all that is going on.

The Coop sees profit boost as business continues to turn around

Increased polarisation of Australian wine market widens gap between winners and losers

The Australian wine market is becoming increasingly polarised as many bulk grape producers and grape wine growers appear to be on the brink of  collapse, while premium wine producers seem to be growing in both value and volume.

Kingsland results impacted by rising duty

Kingsland Wines and Spirits reported "satisfactory" results last year, despite a fall in wine volume sales and the impact of rising duty.

C&C Group amalgamates wine arm into restructured UK business

C&C Group has amalgamated its wine trading business, International Wine Services with two of its UK cider businesses to form C&C Brands Limited.

Grahams launches vintage port 'bond' for gifting market

Port company Grahams has launched a 'bond' that will allow people to purchase vintage port the year it is harvested.

Les Grands Chais de France acquires negociant in north of Burgundy

French wine producer Les Grands Chais de France has bought a negociant in the north of Burgundy to boost its presence in the area.

Jean-Claude Mas adds new cremant to his portfolio

Domaines Paul Mas is extending its portfolio of sparkling French wines from the Languedoc.

Oxford Wine Company set to open second cafe

The Oxford Wine Company is launching a second wine café in Oxford.

Proof Drinks adds prosecco brand to line-up

Prosecco brand Scavi and Ray is ramping up its spend in the UK after appointing Proof Drinks as the new distributor

Moët launches annual sommelier of the year competition

Moët has launched its annual Moët Sommelier of the Year competition.

The New Zealand Cellar crowdfunds to raise money for first shop

Online retailer The New Zealand Cellars has launched a crowdfunding project to raise funds to open its first retail shop.

Organic wine sales dip nearly 10%, Soil Association says

Sales of organic wines have dipped nearly 10% in the last year, according to figures from the Soil Association.

Newly redesigned Vinexpo 2015 sells out of exhibitor space

The newly redesigned space at Vinexpo has now been fully book and all 2,400 exhibitor stalls have sold.

California imposes first mandatory water reductions as drought persists

California is imposing mandatory water restrictions on residents and business requiring they reduce water usage by 25%, in response to the severe drought that has been affecting the state.