New analysis from fine wine trading platform WineCap’s 2026 Wealth Report, which surveys top UK wealth managers, reveals that high net worth (HNW) individuals are committing a far greater proportion of their portfolio to fine wine compared to last year.
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Wines of South Africa (WoSA) has announced the redundancies of both of the current roles at its UK office, as part of a restructure of its operations. Jo Wehring, market manager UK & Europe and Claudia Pritchard, PR & digital manager will both be leaving the organisation after the completion of their notice periods – at the end of May and April respectively.
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The volume of champagne shipments to the UK grew by +1.9% in 2025 compared to 2024, according to figures from Comité Champagne.
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Rosé wine sales are bucking the trend of declining still wine sales, according to the WSTA’s latest Market Report.
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Juvé & Camps are set to leave DO Cava and join the Corpinnat association, increasing the latter’s membership to 22.
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According to preliminary data released today by the IWSR, total beverage alcohol (TBA) volume declined in 2025 by -2% across 22 markets – representing about 75% of the global market.
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Leading specialist UK wine merchant Hallgarten & Novum Wines has become Harpers Wine & Spirit’s latest Sustainability Partner.
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In its Q1 2026 report, fine wine investment platform WineCap detailed that the fine wine market is stabilising. Reduced release prices from top names also indicated signs of a fresh pricing strategy following the market correction of recent years.
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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, wine museum and cultural centre the Cité du Vin is launching a ‘year of festivities’, with events and activities planned across 2026.
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The 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards has released its list of gold, silver and bronze medal winners.
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Fresh survey data from four leading hospitality trade bodies reveals that as a result of the government’s 1 April cost hikes 64% of on-trade businesses will cut jobs.
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In partnership with Harpers, APCOR (the Portuguese Cork Association) is launching the first UK Cork Harvest, an initiative to promote cork recycling amongst independent retailers.
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Wine business consultancy Wine Lister has released its tenth annual Bordeaux study, which shows that average trade confidence when it comes to the region's fine wine has increased to 6.4/10.
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New research from consultancy KAM, in partnership with the Drinkaware charity, has highlighted a -29% reduction in how often the users of GLP-1 drugs (Ozempic or Wegovy being examples) consume alcohol.
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Family-run online whisky auctioneer Whisky Hammer – which is based in Aberdeenshire – has expanded into Asia with the launch of a new hub in Hong Kong.
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Brunello di Montalcino producer Castiglion del Bosco has appointed Giuseppe Gorelli as its new winemaker.
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Under new owners Vindustrious, the London Wine Fair (LWF) has announced an increased investment in sustainability through its partnership with Impact Focus.
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Anishka Jelicich has been appointed as the new CEO of New Zealand Winegrowers (NZW).
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I’m a champion of all categories, right? It’s part of the job description. But there are some that just hold a special place in my booze cabinet – especially when they’re backed up by centuries old production methods and a sterling reputation with the best and boldest bars.
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Applications have opened for the ninth edition of the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge.
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