GrapePip.com looks to increase buyer platform

GrapePip.com "the eBay of the wine world" is looking to increase its buyer platform after seeing a demand from merchants to ease the pressure on their cellars.

Tesco introduces 30 new lines to its premium spirits range

Tesco is this week adding over 30 new lines to its premium spirits range in selected stores including Kavalan, a Taiwanese whisky.

Treasury Wine Estates purchases Tasmanian winery White Hills

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has signed an agreement to purchase the White Hills vineyard in Tamar Valley, Tasmania from Brown Brothers with the final purchase expected to go through in late July 2013.

Nomacorc releases portable oxygen analyser

Alternative wine closures and oxygen management technology company Nomacorc has launched a new generation portable NomaSense "oxygen analyser" system for wine.

Treasury Wine Estates purchases Tasmanian winery White Hills

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) has signed an agreement to purchase the White Hills vineyard in Tamar Valley, Tasmania...

The Beautiful South tasting signs up 280 exhibitors

'The Beautiful South', a new tasting featuring wines from South Africa, Chile and Argentina, in September has already signed up 280 exhibitors.

Sign up for Sud de France festival promotion

There is still time for independent wine merchants to sign up to a Harpers promotion with Sud de France to help...

Record number of foreign visitors to Vinexpo

Vinexpo 2013 was attended by a record number of foreign visitors at last month's exhibition in Bordeaux.

China leads foreign visitors to Vinexpo 2013

Vinexpo 2013 was attended by a record number of foreign visitors at last month's exhibition in Bordeaux.

Liberty Wines to represent Hattingley Valley in the UK

English sparkling wine producer Hattingley Valley announced today it has appointed Liberty Wines as its exclusive agent for the UK and Ireland.

Grain Store: Bruno Loubet's latest venture

Grain Store is the latest restaurant venture from Bruno Loubet, the brains behind Bistrot Bruno Loubet at the Zetter Hotel.

Blog: Carol Emmas on the rise of Naked Wines

The fact that Slurp - one of the most established online retailers - has gone into administration is a bit of a reminder to the industry that even those who are seemingly doing things by the book are not exempt from failure.

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Simon Rimmer to open Liverpool restaurant

Celebrity chef Simon Rimmer is to open his first venue in his hometown of Liverpool in a partnership with DoubleTree by Hilton Liverpool.

Taittinger declared official Champagne of World Cup

Taittinger has been declared the official Champagne of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Prix Raisin competition gears up for 2014

Bordeaux wine consultant Olivier Dauga and Jean-Pierre Xiradakis, a restaurateur in Bordeaux, have announced the third Prix...

Blog: Anne Krebiehl on why 'Cab is king'

Cab is King - it was with that assertion that André van Rensburg, winemaker at South Africa's prestige estate Vergelegen, invited sommeliers and journalists to taste a vertical of his flagship wine "V" and seven barrel samples of 2012 wines that could - potentially - end up in the blend for the 2012 "V".

EU funding for traditional rum producers

Traditional Caribbean rum producers are to be given a push in the UK and key markets across the world thanks to a new EU-backed generic funding campaign.

The Benevolent to offer skills bursaries

Drinks industry charity The Benevolent hopes to double the number of people it can help by 2017 by offering training and skills bursaries to the trade, as well as looking after people when they fall on hard times.

McWilliam's appoints Stevens Garnier in UK

Australian producer McWilliam's Wine has appointed Stevens Garnier as its new UK agent, to represent its premium range of brands including Evans & Tate from Margaret River, Brand's Laira from Coonawarra and Mount Pleasant from the Hunter Valley.