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.

Mouton Cadet returns for 25th year at Cannes Film Festival

Mouton Cadet Wine Bar will be celebrating a landmark year when it re-opens its exclusive annual wine bar at Cannes International Film Festival next month.

Bibendum and Bidvest Foodservice team up for "less-is-more" wine menu

A new range from Bidvest Foodservice is being positioned to target those looking for a recognisable, easy-to-drink wine list.

Annual DWCC conference says farewell

The Digital Wine Communications Conference series that was held annually in different European wine producing regions has closed its doors.

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).

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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London tasting for Saint-Emilion 2015 vintage announced

The Association de Grands Crus Classés de Saint-Emilion will be bringing representatives of 38 châteaux to London for a tasting next month.

Mouton Cadet unveils limited edition cuvée for 2016 Ryder Cup

Mouton Cadet, the official wine of the 2016 Ryder Cup, has partnered with legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. to create a limited edition prestige cuvée for this year's competition.

Ridgeview wins five at Texsom as export volumes double

English sparkling wine producer, Ridgeview Wine Estate Ridgeview won  medals for all five of its wines entered into the 2016 Texsom International Wine Awards in the US last week.

González Byass adds Pazos de Lusco winery to portfolio

Leading Spanish wine and sherry producer González Byass has acquired the Pazos de Lusco winery in Rías Baixas for an undisclosed sum.

United Wineries and North South Wines sign exclusive distribution deal

Independent wine supplier United Wineries has appointed North South Wines as the sole UK and Ireland agents for both its Berberana and Monistrol still and sparkling Spanish wine brands.

New bottle design for Disznóko?as Gonzalez Byass takes over distribution

The historic Tokaji Disznóko? winery has unveiled a new bottle exclusively for its Dry Furmint 2015.

Enotria & Coe takes on J Chivite Estates premium portfolio

Leading UK importer Enotria & Coe is to become the exclusive distributor for Spain's J. Chivite Estates premium wines portfolio in the UK.

MMD adds Tommasi family Puglian estate to portfolio

Maisons Marques et Domaines has partnered with Italy's Masseria Surani Wines to become its sole importer and distributor in the UK.

CIVB appoints Fiona Juby as UK market consultant

The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux wines has hired Fiona Juby as its market consultant for the UK.

Budget 2016: Duty on beer, cider and spirits frozen; wine duty to rise

Today the Chancellor George Osborne froze the duty on beer, cider and whisky, but wine will see duty rise at the same rate of inflation as part of Budget 2016.

Prowein 2016: "English sparkling wine ready to take on Champagne" says Hambledon's Ian Kellett

English sparkling wine producers are on bullish form with a strong presence at ProWein reflecting a confidence in an industry that is looking to grow its production and exports significantly over the next couple of decades.