Renewed investment in Japanese wine as beer sales contract

Japan's drinks manufacturers are exploring the potential for winemaking in the country as the nation's drinkers turn away from beer, according to a report in the Nikkei Asian Review.

Oslo distillery launches with Marka Nordic bitters

Oslo Håndverksdestilleri (OHD), the first distillery to open in Norway since 1927, has announced the launch of its first product.

Morrison's listing for Cellers Unió Priorat

Leading wine supplier Buckingham Schenk has secured a Morrisons listing for Señorio de Convey Priorat from its Spanish producer Cellers Unió.

Instil Drinks to unveil new portfolio in March

Instil Drinks Company, the beer and niche spirits trading arm of Bibendum PLB, has revealed plans to relaunch on March 1.

Strong Cockburn's Port sales drive category growth

Sales of leading Port brand Cockburn's rose 14% in 2015, owner Symington Family Estates announced today.

Sales rocket at Fever-Tree

Sales at Fever-Tree, the premium mixer manufacturer, grew 71% in 2015, according to the latest trading update from the company, announced today.

Opened wines best preserved in a vacuum, new study shows

A vacuum is the best method of preserving the quality of a wine once opened, an study by the University of Burgundy has revealed.

Taylor's releases limited edition 1966 Single Harvest Port

Taylor's Port has announced the release of a 1966 Single Harvest, the third in a series of 50-year-old, limited edition Ports.

Maison M Chapoutier extends into Provence with new acquisition

Leading Rhône winery Maison M. Chapoutier has announced its acquisition of the Château des Ferrages vineyard in Provence for an undisclosed sum.

London Wine Fair launches pop-up tastings for 2016

The London Wine Fair returns for its 36th annual show this year with the addition of a new pop-up tastings area.

SVB predicts US wine consumption to decline for the first time in 20 years

In the Silicon Valley Bank's annual State of the Wine Industry 2016 report released yesterday the financial services firm predicts that this year US wine consumption per capita will fall for the first time in 20 years.

Gisborne to host New Zealand's first Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium

New Zealand's first Chardonnay and sparkling wine symposium is to be held this February in Gisborne, in the country's far north east.

Nederburg inks three-year sponsorship with African pro-cycling team

Leading South African wine brand Nederburg has agreed a three-year sponsorship deal with Africa-based professional cycling team, Team Dimension Data Qhubeka.

Glenmorangie adds seventh to award-winning Private Edition series

Glenmorangie has announced the release of the seventh in its award-winning Private Edition series of whiskies.

Wines from Spain 2016 tasting date revealed

Rémy Cointreau bounces back with third quarter growth

Rémy Cointreau returned to growth in its third quarter, driving sales for the first nine months of its financial year to some £616 million, the company announced this morning.

Casillero del Diablo drives Concha y Toro to new heights

Strong Christmas sales for its flagship Casillero del Diablo brand ended a successful 2015 for Concha y Toro, the company has announced.

Matthew Clark adds Remoissenet to premium portfolio

Leading on-trade distributor Matthew Clark has added Burgundy producer Remoissenet Père et Fils to its premium Wines of Distinction portfolio.

Skin Côntact reform to raise money for Comic Relief

Wine trade supergroup Skin Côntact is reforming for a one-off gig at Islington's O2 Academy to raise money for Wine Relief, the wine trade's fundraising initiative which supports Comic Relief.

Morrison Bowmore CEO Keiller joins board of The Last Drop

The Last Drop Distillers has appointed Mike Keiller to its board directors, the company has announced.