Berry Bros & Rudd sell Cutty Sark

South Africa reduces bottle weight

South Africa is lowering the weight of its wine bottles in a move to help reduce the industry's carbon footprint.

Rueda production up 5%

Rueda production increased by 5% in 2009, according to official data released by the Spanish wine region.

Whisky festival picks six of the best

More than 50 Speyside malts were tasted by a panel of expert judges at the first stage of its annual whisky competition.

First flavours for Diageo's Ciroc

Diageo has launched two flavoured versions of its Ciroc vodka.

Cockburn's of Leith rescued

The Cockburn's of Leith name will survive thanks to a deal between its administrators and Edinburgh Wine Importers.

California hit by UK decline

A decline in exports to the UK has contributed to a fall in California wine shipments for the first time in 16 years, according to data published this week in the USA.

Green charter for Bordeaux producers

Bordeaux wine consultant Olivier Dauga is launching a Green Winemaking Charter for producers in the region.

Consumers reassured on chemicals in wine

A new logo could soon be appearing on wine labels, assuring consumers that the product has only received minimal chemical treatments.

Wolf Blass launches sporting themed campaign

Wolf Blass is launching its largest ever £2 million, sporting themed campaign, which will run throughout 2010.

Bidders interested in stricken wine merchant

Administrators for Cockburns of Leith say they are hopeful of finding a buyer for Scotland's oldest wine merchant.

Buckley leaves Oddbins

Staff changes on Oddbins buying team will see Julie Buckley, leave the company and promotions for its two other buyers.

Clink Wines forges new Australian partnership

Australian wine producer Qualia Wines will join forces in a strategic partnership with UK based, Clink Wines Ltd.

Wines in the press January 29-31

The Guardian

South Africa increases market share

The UK's love for South African wine is growing after it achieved the largest increase in UK market share during 2009.

Wines of Germany launches buy direct website

Wines of Germany has re-launched its website for UK trade and consumers which allows direct links to retailers' websites to enable consumers to buy direct.

Scotland's oldest wine merchant goes into administration

Scotland's oldest wine merchant, Cockburns of Leith, whose customers once included writers Sir Walter Scott and Charles Dickens has been placed into administration.

Mumbai wine conference plagued by Indian customs issues

Up to 90 Spanish wines were removed by Indian customs on the second day of the three-day Taste food and wine conference held in Mumbai.

Aussie crush down but exports rise

Australia's grape crush was down 5.4% in 2008-09, according to official data released this week by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Rise in alcohol-related deaths

Trade groups have responded to government figures showing a rise in the number of alcohol-related deaths.