Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has released its fiscal report for FY26, describing a loss of around AU$1 billion (£523 million) on its net profit after tax (NPAT) this year.
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According to new analysis from Liv-ex, Burgundy has overtaken Bordeaux as the most traded wine region by value in a single month, for the first time since 2022.
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Researchers working at Heriot-Watt University have identified some of the chemical compounds behind the mango-like aroma found in some Scottish and Irish whiskies.
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The MD of Sustainable Wine Solutions and co-founder of Thirsty Birds continues our Summer Q&A series.
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According to the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) UK Brewery Tracker, the rate of brewery closures has slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025.
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This autumn, Vagabond Wines is set to open a new location in Brighton’s Duke Street, its second bar outside London.
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The Quality Food & Drink Awards (QFDA) has relaunched its alcoholic drinks section for 2026, aiming to recognise excellence across the sector.
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Scotland’s largest whisky trail, Whisky Week, is set to return on 20 August, with more than 50 venues across Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh participating.
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Iconic St James’s venue Quaglino’s is set to reopen its doors on 7 October 2026 after a significant restoration by new owners The Evolv Collection.
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Henry Sugden, CEO of leading English contract-only winemaker Defined Wine, continues our Summer Q&A series with a bird’s eye view on the latest in the homegrown wine world.
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Influential UK wine writer Matthew Jukes died on Thursday (6 August) in Portugal, aged 58.
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Wine GB has said that it is “optimistic” about the size and quality of the UK harvest, in response to speculation about this year’s crop.
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Next up in our annual summer Q&A is Paul Morgan, owner of dynamic Brighton wine hub Fourth and Church. Here he reflects on the year to date for his restaurant-cum-bar-cum-wine shop; his hopes for the future; the challenges of operating an indie business; and what the decision makers in Whitehall could do to ease the burden.
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A new report from the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking (IARD) has found that globally, deaths linked to alcohol fell by over a quarter (26%) between 2010 and 2024.
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Fine wine ‘has stopped behaving as one market’, as it recovers from two years of decline, according to a new report from Cult Wines.
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Gredos producer El Reventón has confirmed the extent of the damage to its San Gregorio vineyard following the horrific recent wildfires to the west of Madrid.
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In a move that sends a strong signal of support for sustainable agriculture across the drinks world, Heineken UK has today announced a new regenerative malting barely programme.
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Barossa-based winery Yalumba has announced the global launch of its 2026 Rare & Fine Collection, led by The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2023, which will be available exclusively through The Wine Society in the UK from 19 August.
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Wines of Georgia UK is launching a new Georgian Wine Month initiative, inviting wine shops, restaurants and bars to take part in a celebration of the ancient winemaking country.
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The MD and founder of North South Wines continues our Summer Q&A series with a typical ‘glass half full’ take on the drinks world.
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