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Fine Wine beats hedge funds and art works as stable investment

Published: 11 April, 2019

Fine wine is a less volatile investment than all other major alternative assets, according to a new report released today by fine wine investment management specialist Cult Wines.

Doña Paula gains sustainability certification

Published: 10 April, 2019

Santa Rita producer Doña Paula has been certified as a sustainable winery.

Gusbourne to grow its West Sussex vines in 2020

Published: 10 April, 2019

Gusbourne Estate is planning on increasing its acreage in West Sussex with vines to be planted across 57 acres.

González Byass acquires Ribera del Duero winery Fournier

Published: 10 April, 2019

González Byass has acquired Ribera del Duero winery Fournier for an undisclosed sum.

Moreno returns to roots with Flora Fine Wines

Published: 10 April, 2019

Wine trade veteran Abbi Moreno is opening a new venture, Flora Fine Wines, on 11 April bringing a mix of organic, biodynamic and natural wines to northwest London.

Tesco boss hails turnaround

Published: 10 April, 2019

Tesco is celebrating the biggest leap in profits since it was shaken by an accounting scandal five years ago, having seen annual pre-tax profits jump 28.8% to £1.67 billion.

E&J Gallo adds Provence rosé Fleur de Mer to UK portfolio

Published: 10 April, 2019

E&J Gallo has added Provence rosé Fleur de Mer to its UK fine wine menu as part of its strategy to expand its 'super premium' portfolio.

Lanchester expands regional sales team

Published: 09 April, 2019

Lanchester Wines has bolstered its growing sales team with two new hires in the north and south west.

Californian wine under £20 boosts UK sales

Published: 09 April, 2019

US wine exports to the UK have seen a slip in value but a rise in volume, thanks largely to a growth in buyer interest in a previously difficult-to-source section of the market.

Symington announces first consecutive Vintage Port declaration

Published: 09 April, 2019

The Symington Family Estate has announced 2017 as a Vintage Port year, marking the family’s first ‘back-to-back’ general declaration in its history.

Vermouth and Japanese whisky among top serves in high-end London bars

Published: 09 April, 2019

Vermouth and Japanese whisky are among the most fashionable drinks in London’s top high-end bars, according to the latest CGA and DrinkUp.London's 2018 Influencers Report.

FMV adds Vigneti Tardis to its Italian portfolio

Published: 08 April, 2019

Fields, Morris & Verdin (FMV) has extended its Italian portfolio with the addition of Vigneti Tardis.

Davy’s teams up with New Zealand winery

Published: 08 April, 2019

Indie wine merchant and wholesaler Davy’s has announced an exclusive distribution partnership with New Zealand estate, Te Kano.

German drinkers drinking less but trading up

Published: 08 April, 2019

The latest Wine Intelligence report on Germany says consumers are drinking less but buying more expensive wine when they do.

Parkinson steps down as WineGB CEO

Published: 08 April, 2019

David Parkinson is to step down as chief executive officer of WineGB.

Denbies winery investment to create new jobs

Published: 08 April, 2019

Denbies Wine Estate will increase its winery workforce by a third this year to handle an increase in production.

Plumpton climate change research could help boost English vine productivity

Published: 05 April, 2019

Soon to be released research carried out in Sussex could help unlock the secret of yields – and discover why they fluctuate so wildly from year to year in the UK.

SWA doubles support to projects combatting alcohol misuse

Published: 05 April, 2019

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced it will to double its support to projects that work to combat alcohol misuse to £1 million

Chablis steps up sustainability focus with new methanation system

Published: 05 April, 2019

The Chablis Winegrowers Union (FDAC) has embarked on a €4.8 million project to implement a new methanation system in a bid to improve sustainable practices across the region.