Pernod Ricard celebrates 2013 vintage

The harvest in Australia took place up to six weeks earlier than 20 years ago, according to Pernod Ricard.

Wine Australia to challenge global image at Savour

Wine Australia is to invite influential figures from the world of wine to what it claims will be the most comprehensive analysis of its wine...

Wine Australia puts the focus on Riesling at Landmark Tasting

De Bortoli adds to Deen Vat Series with Vat 1 Durif

Winning a host of awards across Australia last year is the De Bortoli Wines' Deen Vat 1 Durif 2010 (rrp £9.29) from its Deen Vat Series range.

Penfolds releases 2013 Bin Collection

Penfolds has released more wines from the 2010 vintage - described by its chief winemaker as the "finest since 1990" - as part of its 2013 Bin Series collection.

Wine Australia announces online wine research project

Wine Australia has announced a new research project into the UK online wine market in a bid to identify new opportunities for Australian wine producers to grow their business in this channel.

Jacob's Creek launches True Character campaign

Jacob's Creek has released a new series of short films called the True Character Series in a campaign that includes...

Jacob's Creek launches low-alcohol rosé

US wine giant Jacob's Creek has launched low-alcohol Summer Blush, at 5.5% abv, just in time for the summer months.

Bibendum adds "iconic" Penfolds label to portfolio

Bibendum Wines has been appointed distributor for Treasury Wine Estate's Penfolds label.

Australian Vintage to build on its branded wine offer in UK

Australian Vintage is teaming up with MasterChef's John Torode as it looks to strengthen its position in the UK branded wine market, both through its core McGuigan portfolio and new product launches.

How will you be changing your wine list this year?

As we go into 2013, we ask three industry sommeliers from Sketch, Coq d'Argent and Launceston Place how they'll be looking at changing their wine lists this year.

My hopes for 2013: Simon Thorpe of Negociants UK on the need to plan ahead

Can you remember what you were doing a decade ago, or would you have an idea as to what you will be doing in 10 years time? I don't, and secretly I'm quite glad about that - my diary is generally planned a month in advance and any further ahead than that seems too far off.

Wine Australia to hold global wine forum

Wine Australia is holding a global Australian wine forum in September 2013, which is hopes will usher in a "new era" for Australian wine.

Australian wine most popular in off-trade but France leads on-trade

Australia is the most popular wine in the UK off-trade, while France tops on-trade sales, according to the Wine & Spirit Trade Association Market Report.

Australia's leading family wineries focus on China

Australia's top family wineries have turned their attention to the Chinese wine market.

Ex-Waverley wine boss joins Australian Vintage

Ex-Waverley wine boss Henry Moran has joined Australian Vintage.

Stevens Garnier launches premium hand-crafted Australian wines

UK agent Stevens Garnier is further broadening its international portfolio by launching a series of premium, hand-crafted Australian wines from Pyren Vineyard.

Australian Vintage launches wine-based sparkler Vinni

A "new category" called Vinni (rrp £3.49) has been launched by Australian Vintage for consumers who enjoy wine but with a less alcohol and more fizz.

Bill Hardy vows to protect family name

Bill Hardy, winemaker and family member at the leading Australian wine brand, is intent on safeguarding his heritage and has no intention of stepping down from the firm his family built.

DeBortoli adds to Willowglen range

Two new additions to DeBortoli's Willowglen range are the Willowglen Pinot Grigio 2011 and Willowglen Gewürztraminer Riesling 2011 (rrp £7.29).