Wine declines in popularity among the young in France, survey shows

Still wine is the preferred alcoholic drink of the French, being the top choice of 34% of consumers. Spirits and cocktails come next (22%), followed by beer (16%), then Champagne and sparkling wines (15%), according to the latest annual SOWINE/SSI Barometer survey of French attitudes to wine.

Flint Wines to unveil the reborn Domaine Launay-Horiot at 2016 en primeur tasting

London-based on-trade supplier Flint Wines has added Burgundy's resurrected Domaine Launay-Horiot estate to its portfolio.

Jameson Experience recognised for contribution to Irish tourism

The Jameson Experience Midleton has won the 'Ultimate Ambassador Award' at the second annual #CorkNeedsYou Cork Conference Ambassadors Awards.

Graham Norton's Own Sauvignon Blanc proves runaway success

The first shipments of Graham Norton's Own Sauvignon Blanc have already sold out, the wine's producer Invivo Wines reports.

Champagne Taittinger to plant first English vineyard

Champagne Taittinger has bought land in Kent to establish an English vineyard, which will operate under the name Domaine Evremond.

Accolade's Kumala backs Botham's South African charity walk

Leading South African wine brand Kumala is to be the official wine sponsor of Sir Ian Botham's upcoming eight-day charity walk across South Africa.

Bibendum PLB adds Coates & Seely to English wine roster

Hampshire-based producer of sparkling wine Coates & Seely is moving its distribution to Bibendum PLB Group in January.

Napa Valley wins five-year battle for mark certification

The name "Napa Valley" has been granted a certification mark by the US Patent and Trade Mark Office, the Napa Valley Vintners trade association announced yesterday.

Sauvignon Blanc tops red-heavy Christmas sales at Laithwaite's

Sauvignon Blanc will be the most popular wine in the UK this Christmas, according to customer analysis from leading online retailer Laithwaite's.

Codorníu Cava launches major Christmas ad campaign

Codorníu Cava is launching a major new campaign today to promote its two most recent releases, Codorníu Cuvée Barcelona Brut 1872 and Codorníu Anna Blanc de Blancs.

Farr Vintners acquires Jackson Fine Wines

Leading fine wine merchant Farr Vintners has bought Jackson Fine Wines for an undisclosed, following the retirement of chief executive, Kit Jackson.

Co-op claims 66% market share of Fairtrade wine sales

The Co-op dominates Fairtrade wine sales in the UK, with a 66% market share, a new report on the mark reveals.

Distill Ventures invests £10 million in Denmark's Stauning whisky

Distill Ventures, the Diageo-funded accelerator programme for entrepreneurs in the spirits sector, has made its first major growth investment.

TWE to provide calorific information across entire bottled wine portfolio

Treasury Wine Estates is to provide calorific information across its entire portfolio of bottled wines for the first time.

Accolade signs three-year British tennis sponsorship for Anakena

Accolade Wines is to spend £500,000 on its newly acquired Anakena Chilean wine brand over the next year.

Vindpendents agency recruits three new members

Wine agency Vindependents has added three new independent wine merchants to its membership, taking its total to 21.

New managing director at Matthew Clark after Conviviality acquisition

On-trade distributor Matthew Clark is to get a new managing director following its acquisition by Conviviality Retail in a £200 million reverse takeover in October.

Wetherspoon cyber breach reveals 650,000 customer details

Popular pub chain JD Wetherspoon has been the victim of a massive cyber attack, the company revealed today.

Record numbers sign up to 2016 Millésime Bio organic wine fair

Cotswold Distillery announces Angel's Share crowdfunding round

The award-winning Cotswold Distillery has announced its first equity crowdfunding round, which it has named the Angel's Share.