Model Karembeu joins up with Lanson's Tsarine to launch Champagne

Fashion model Adriana Karembeu has put her name to a new Champagne in the Lanson International portfolio.

Greek wines in the spotlight at first dedicated festival in London

London is to have its first Greek Wine Festival. The multi-site event takes place on October 2-4.

Rioja's Ramon Bilbao snaps up 'dream' vineyard

Rioja producer Ramón Bilbao has bought what it is billing as a "dream parcel" of vines in the region, and the winery's highest altitude vineyard to date.

Maison Sichel banks on 2008 vintage of Pessac-Léognan's Chateau Olivier

Maison Sichel has bought the entire remaining stock of Cru Classé Bordeaux estate Chateau Olivier's 2008 vintage wine.

Jascots launches on-trade exclusive Champagne

On-trade supplier Jascots Wine Merchants has launched its own Champagne brand.

July fine wine prices soften but fund management firm expects a swing back in the autumn

A leading wine investment fund manager says it expects prices to rise again in the autumn after softening during the summer.

Beaujolais commits to three more years in the UK and a first campaign for Ireland

The Beaujolais wine region has committed to run a generic campaign in the UK for the next three years - and will enter the Republic of Ireland for the first time.

Prosecco up 72% in off-trade to overtake Champagne sales by value

British consumers spent more on Champagne than prosecco in the last year.

UK imports of New Zealand wine up 11% as US becomes biggest export market

Liberty bags Sainsbury's logistics expert to bolster customer service

Award-winning supplier Liberty Wines has recruited a logistics specialist from Sainsbury's to improve its service to customers.

Conviviality wins exclusivity agreement in bid to wrap up Matthew Clark deal by September 4

Conviviality Retail has edged closer to a deal to buy Matthew Clark after signing an exclusivity deal as the preferred bidder for the business.

Opinion: Geoffrey Dean explores Swiss wines

When one of Switzerland's most respected sommeliers at one of the country's best-known hotels laments that his allocation for one Swiss winery is a measly six bottles per year, you are inevitably curious as to its identity.

Kendermann adds fruity and fizzy alternatives to lower-alcohol B by Black Tower range

German wine brand Black Tower has added new flavours and styles to its 5.5% abv range of drinks.

UK rises 11% as WSET sees global take-up of courses increase for 13th year in a row

On-trade venues line up programme of events to celebrate National Champagne Week

Nineteen on-trade venues have signed up for National Champagne Week which runs from October 1-7.

Spanish chef Pizarro signs as ambassador for wine producer Codorníu in the UK

Spanish wine producer Codorníu Raventos has signed up chef José Pizarro as its ambassador in the UK for the next two years.

Analysis: Emerging regions making headway in the UK

Consumers are increasingly demanding unique wine experiences, creating an opportunity for lesser-known regions to grow in the UK market. Discover some of them ahead of next month's Emerging Regions Tasting.

English winery Giffords Hall aims to crowdfund major expansion drive

East-Anglian vineyard, Giffords Hall, has turned to crowdfunding website crowd2fund.com to raise capital. It is seeking £58,000 in return for a 5% equity share.

SPI launches new luxury wine division with Arinzano acquisition

International wine and spirits producer the SPI Group has acquired the Spanish Arinzano Winery for its new luxury wine division, HEW Holding.

Justin Keay rediscovers Portugal's lost region, Barraida

Mention Portugal and wine lovers think Douro for its ports and increasingly impressive table wines.