A Taste of New York: Indie opportunities from the Empire State

With small production and a cool climate, New York State’s leading wine producers are looking to punch above their collective weight on the world stage, with the UK singled out as the ‘shop window’ to showcase its wares.

Gusbourne expands still wine offer

Kent-based sparkling-wine producer Gusbourne is to make available a number of limited-release still wines this year.

Australia: Reinvention in the New World

Australian winemakers are forging a new identity with a holistic approach to production that’s more in keeping with modern consumer tastes than the country’s original offerings, as Chris Losh reports.

Majestic raises funds for Australian firefighters

Majestic has partnered with Australia’s Bird in Hand winery to raise money for the South Australian County Fire Service.

Black Chalk expands into vineyards

Hampshire winery Black Chalk has leased four vineyard sites from Fullerton Estate in the Test Valley.

New West Sonoma Coast AVA to highlight ‘best Pinot Noir’ in USA

With the official rubber-stamping of a new West Sonoma Coast AVA just weeks away, its vintners have been in London promoting what they describe as “California’s Cote d’Or”.

Syrah drinkers most social media-friendly, survey finds

Social media has made face-to-face conversation unnecessary for some 85% of Syrah drinkers, who prefer to keep in touch with friends and family via technology.

GCF ups focus on Spanish portfolio, with organic and vegan certification

Les Grands Chais de France's (GCF) has continued to invest in its first venture beyond its Gallic roots, the Castillo Aresan estate in La Mancha, with organic and vegan cerification for a range that now includes 10 single varietal wines acorss the colour spectrum.

Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon expansion

Domaine de la Métairie d'Alon, part of the Badet Clement portfolio, has unveiled plans for a major expansion programme.

Simpsons Wine Estate to showcase bumper 2018 harvest at LWF

Kent producer Simpsons Wine Estate is gearing up to unveil a number of new releases at next month's London Wine Fair (LWF).

Growth in number of new Oregon wineries nearly doubles

The number of new wineries that opened in the US state of Oregon last year nearly doubled compared to the previous year.

Urban winery London Cru launches Spanish red

Urban winery London Cru has launched a new Spanish red, a Syrah made with grapes from Calatayud in the northeast of the country.

California's cool coastal calling

California’s Central Coast is a hotbed of innovative cult winemaking. Clinton Cawood visits the epicentre of the scene

China to squeeze bulk supply of Australian red to critical levels over next 3-5 years

Maison Mumm launches ‘revolutionising’ cuvée

Maison Mumm has launched a cuvée aimed at redefining traditional perspectives on ageing Champagne.

Strong showing for Oz at Harpers Wine Stars Awards as classics lead way

The UKs biggest wine category is popular for a reason and that reason remains rooted in the flavour-laden bang for your buck that Shiraz and Chardonnay can deliver, albeit in a more modern framework than of old.

Chapel Down dips toes further into spirits with vodka and gin duo

Chapel Down has launched a spirits range comprising vodka and gin to tap the opportunity for ‘super premium’ tipples.

Burgundy varieties predicted to thrive in Languedoc

The Languedoc is set to become one of the key regions for growing Burgundian varieties over the next decade, according to winemaker Laurent Delaunay of Abbotts and Delauney. 

The Australian Alternative

As exciting new wines continue to emerge from Down Under, Andrew Catchpole finds that for the UK it’s more about style than variety when it comes to looking afresh at Oz

ABS adds first Oregon wineries to its menu

Awin Barratt Siegel (ABS) has added two Oregon wineries, marking the first producers from the US state to join the wholesaler and importer’s portfolio.