Spring 2014: bulk wine prices

UK leads shift to bulk wine buying

More than 40% of wine in the UK is now packed domestically and this could rise to as much as 60%. Gemma McKenna takes a look at the bulk wine market

French bulk wine availability strictly limited

There is good availability of bulk wines and prices available from the majority of countries, except for France, where the combination of late and light harvests have pushed prices skyward.

French bulk wine prices jump by up to 65%

French bulk wine prices have jumped by up to 65% in the past three years, with white wines the most affected.

February bulk wine prices

Keep on top of the latest bulk wine prices with the latest spreadsheet from bulk wine brokers, Murphy Wine Company, for February 2014.

Buyers bullish as larger harvests are a boon for entry level wines

With stronger harvests around the world in 2013 and 2014, more established markets look likely to make a comeback in the entry level bulk wines market.

Southern hemisphere looks good for bulk wine, says Murphy Wine Company January 2014

Southern hemisphere harvests look good for bulk wine, says Murphy Wine

November bulk wine prices

Keep on top of the latest bulk wine prices with the latest spreadsheet from bulk wine brokers, Murphy Wine Company, for November 2013.

Largest World Bulk Wine Exhibition attracts nearly 6,000 visitors to Amsterdam

The largest World Bulk Wine Exhibition held to date took place this week in Amsterdam with up to 176 wineries taking part from 16 different countries.

Global bulk wine market opens up says Murphy Wine Company

Buyers are currently experiencing a certain sense of relief as the global bulk wine supply has opened up and created a slight breathing space.   Big harvests this year in the Southern hemisphere helped relieve the pressure from the losses of the 2012 European harvest.  The 2013 Northern hemisphere harvests are indicating  a return to average crop levels in Europe, and California is set to have another big crop which will help to continue the trend.

California's big crop fails to lower prices

Despite the vineyards of the Golden State experiencing their biggest ever harvests last year, grape pricing continues to climb, as Anya Robson reports

Bulk wine: Generic white is a hot commodity

In our regular feature looking at the bulk wine market, Claire Brun of Murphy Wine Company gives us an overview of generic white wine

Bulk wine will boost branded wine

As value rises on the producer side of the supply chain due to reducing global wine stocks and increasing shortages in many key producing countries...

Why bulk wine is vital to UK wine trade

For some bulk wine are the two four letter words of the wine industry. For others bulk wine is the only way they can do business.

Entry-level wine prices up as harvest falls short

Global shortages are sending entry-level wine prices skywards, leaving UK buyers with little negotiating power and having to make speedy decisions under pressure.

New Zealand sees record export rise as UK demand grows

New Zealand wine has seen a record export rise, according to the latest New Zealand Winegrowers annual report, with UK demand growing 11% by value and 8% by volume.

Oversupply pressures ease following reduced harvests around the world

Smaller New Zealand harvest could spell end of deep discounts

New Zealand Winegrowers is "relaxed" about an 18% fall in the harvest this year - the body had anticipated the crop to fall by up to 25%.

Chianti classico could have own 'icon' wine

Chianti classico's governing body is considering proposals to introduce an "icon" top-level wine above riserva.