Trumpeting change in the USA

Andrew Catchpole considers how an ongoing shift in style is reshaping perception of US wines across The Pond.

Wine Advocate appoints British editor-in-chief

Wine Advocate, the bimonthly wine publication founded by Robert Parker in 1978 has appointed a non-American editor-in-chief for the first time in its history.

Good Wine Good People launches wholesale portfolio

Boutique online retailer Good Wine Good People (GWGP) is launching a trade arm, with the first wines now available to the UK on and off-trade.

Staff shortages affect 45% of wine industry Prowein finds

According to new research published by Prowein, 45% of businesses in the wine industry have been affected by staff shortages over the last two years.

USA: Wine for the many, not the few

David Kermode looks at the United States’ Pinot, Chardonnay and Bordeaux-style blends and the opportunities for these in the face of ever-rising Burgundy and Bordeaux prices.

Producer Q&A: Rebekah Wineburg, Quintessa

Californian Vintners Report High Quality for 2022 Harvest

Wineries across the state are expecting ‘a high-quality vintage for 2022’ according to the Californian Vinters Report.

Pacific Wines embraces bricks and mortar

Online retailer Pacific Wines has announced plans to open an inaugural shop at the end of August, making the leap from ecommerce to physical retail.

Five minutes with James Hocking, James Hocking Wines

Andrew Catchpole catches up with the specialist importer after the launch of The California List to discover what is driving interest in the Golden State’s wines.

California crests a West Coast wave on Liv-ex

The number of Californian wines traded on Liv-ex has risen almost 480% over the last five years to reach a record high.

Fine wine market hits new highs

The global secondary fine wine market has hit new heights in 2021, surpassing previous records and growing in variety. Andrew Catchpole dips in.

IWCA membership swells with 12 new high-profile applicants

The International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) grouping has accepted application for membership from 12 new wineries to join its ranks.

Majestic lists Kosher wines for first time

Majestic Wines has listed four Kosher wines online and in 14 stores across the UK, marking a first for the retailer.

Liv-ex unveils alcohol growth levels in wine

Alcohol levels in wine have been rising over the past 30 years, with certain regions continuing to climb, Liv-ex has revealed.

Q&A: Randall Grahm, Popelouchum

The original freewheeling California innovator talks to Andrew Catchpole about his new venture and an endless quest for terroir

Wine Lister adds 650 wines

Wine Lister has added 650 new wines onto its interactive fine wine information website.

California: Challenging French supremacy

The smartly boxed and sleekly designed sample bottles distributed ahead of the recent California Wine Institute’s Essential California at Home series of tastings were eye-catching in other ways too.

Ste Michelle introduces new winemakers for trio of brands

Ste Michelle Wine Estates has introduced new winemakers for three of its leading brands, under the direction of chief winemaker Juan Muñoz-Oca.

MMD ultra marathon fundraiser to raise support for California fires

Maisons Marques et Domaines (MMD) is embarking on a collaborative Ultra Marathon in order to raise funds in support of the US wineries affected by this year’s devastating wildfires.

EU and US renew calls for end to retaliatory wine tariffs

The Brussels-based CEEV (Comité Européen des Entreprises Vins) and Wine Institute of California have renewed calls for a suspension of retaliatory tariffs on wine in response to the trans-Atlantic dispute over Boeing aircraft subsidies.