Gallo launches Californian Merlot rosé to UK

Gallo Family Vineyards has brought its first Californian Merlot rosé to the UK market.

Oxford and Cambridge wine merchants in taste-off

Historic rivals Oxford and Cambridge went head to head in a blind tasting challenge, with Oxford Wine Company emerging as the victors last night.

Vinexpo: World wine industry is robust

Vinexpo insists the world wine industry is in good health - despite big companies looking to dispose of assets.

Fortified wine producers celebrate victory over 100ml measures

Port and sherry producers are breathing a sigh of relief following a reprieve for 100ml servings of their products.

Campo Viejo puts unique twist on wine and dine concept

Rioja wine brand Campo Viejo is linking up with tapas restaurants to flip traditional dining on its head.

PLB to import Hungary's Danubiana wines

Baron de Ley-El Coto invests €5m in new white varieties

Spanish wine group Baron de Ley-El Coto has bought Carbonera-Bergasa's 500-hectare estate in Rioja and plans to invest €5m in developing new white varieties approved by regional authorities three years ago.

Days five to seven: Australian wine trip blog

Becky Leach is online development manager for Majestic Wine and winner of the James Busby Twitter competition

New retailer offers 'try before buy' on 100 wines

New retailer offers 'try before buy' on 150 wines

International Grenache Day launches

The diversity of Grenache will be on display as restaurants, wine merchants and producers celebrate the virtues of the world's most widely planted red grape.

Nederburg wins gold at Muscats du Monde

South African winery, Nederburg has emerged as the top performer in this year's Muscats du Monde.

Big Fortified Tasting opens in London

Over 300 fortified wines will be available to taste at next Monday's first Big Fortified Tasting.

Grignon launches Prickly tribute

French winemaker Alain Grignon has launched a new range of wines as a humorous tribute to co-ops and growers in the Languedoc.

Rueda production up 5%

Rueda production increased by 5% in 2009, according to official data released by the Spanish wine region.

New measures for wine sales

The government wants to give drinks retailers greater flexibility over the size of glasses in which they serve wine, spirits and beer.

Spanish wine exports fall in May

Spanish wine exports fell by around 11% in value and volume terms in May, according to figures released by the Spanish Tax Agency.

Wine drinkers plump for white

UK wine drinkers are turning their backs on red in favour of rose and white wines, the latest consumer research shows.

Prosecco awarded DOCG status

Prosecco producers are celebrating today after the region has finally been awarded DOCG (Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita) status after 40 years.

Producers celebrate U-turn on rosé

Rose wine producers in France and Italy are toasting a victory after the European Union made a U-turn over plans to allow the popular wine to be made from blends of red and white wine.