OIV reveals China behind Spain as country with second biggest vineyard surface area

A major new report has found that the size of the global area under vines rose to 7534 kha in 2015, with consumption and production also on the up.

New premium packaging for Wood's Old Navy Rum

Wood's Old Navy Rum has undergone an identity overhaul to update its "dated" packaging.

Famed Sonoma Patz & Hall winery sells to Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Sonoma Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer Patz & Hall has been purchased by Washington wine company St. Michell Wine Estates for an undisclosed sum

Earliest Rioja vintage in history given official thumbs up

The D.O.Ca. Rioja Control Board has given the 2015 vintage an official Very Good rating.

Poland row heats up as Stock Spirits urges shareholders to vote against Western Gate's recommendations

Stock Spirits is recommending that its shareholders vote against Western Gate Private Investment Ltd's recommendations, in an increasingly heated row over loss of market share in Poland.

Hallgarten adds Turkey to its country portfolio

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten Druitt has its sights on bringing Turkish wines to the UK market by teaming up with Turkish producer, Kayra.

Les Grands Chais de France launches a new range of quality wines onto the UK following acquisition

Les Grands Chais de France is preparing to expand its offering of premium wines to the UK market following the purchase of Château Belles Eaux in the South of France.

Wines from Spain: Up close and personal

One thing that stuck out from the 27^thWines from Spain fair yesterday was the level of diversity of wines coming out of regions across the country.

Wines from Spain: spotlight on Navarra

Long recognised internationally for its rosés, Spain's Navarra region has undergone something of a winemaking revolution over the past two decades and the number of red wines now coming out of the area is increasing.

Schenk Group purchases Italian winery

Leading wine supplier Buckingham Schenk's parent company has purchased a new winery in Tuscany.

IWC announces new Cellar Door of the Year Award in partnership with VisitEngland

A new award has been set up at the world's largest wine competition to discover and celebrate England's best vineyard experience.

Chairman to depart from drinks giant Diageo

The board at Smirnoff-producer Diageo has announced their chairman will be stepping down after eight years in the post.

Yealands launches New Zealand's first vineyard tour guide app

A New Zealand winery is paving the way for enhancing visitor experience with new technology by launching a first of its kind vineyard tour app.

Vinitaly 2016: Sicilian producers focus on UK as a main export market

Sicilian producers are looking to develop a stronger regional identity in the UK for wines and other agricultural products such as olive oil, in an effort to further drive growth.

Famille Hugel pays tribute to unexpected death of son Etienne

Famille Hugel have announced the sudden death of Etienne Hugel on Saturday (April 9).

Q&A: Tim Mondavi, partner, Continuum Estate, Napa Valley

The Mondavi family has a deeply rooted history in the Napa Valley and when they had to sell the publicly controlled business to Constellation Brands in 2004, decided to take some time out to launch Continuum Estate.

Louis Latour 1932-2016: Burgundy's maverick negociant and wine producer

Louis Latour, Burgundy's maverick negociant and wine producer, is remembered as a man with a passion and a history

The London Wine Fair 2016 to showcase most content in 36-year history

This year's London Wine Fair will play host to the largest ever schedule of debates, tastings and seminars, with more than 100 sessions planned across the three days. 

French winegrowers draining Spanish tankers is "in breach of EU trade laws" says largest Spanish producer

On Monday, the world watched as footage emerged of furious French winegrowers draining Spanish tankers onto the motorway as tensions arose over the volume of cheap wine being imported into the country.

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