Government extends off-sales licence after backlash

The government has announced that it will extend the alcohol off-sales easement, introduced during the pandemic, to September 2023, following a campaign led by UKHospitality and other sector bodies.

Zweigelt waltzes into town as red counterpart to Grüner

Austria’s Zweigelt may be 100 years old, but on the evidence of a tasting laid on by Neusiedlersee DAC at London’s Trivet restaurant, the variety is as fresh as they come.

Cadman Capital launches new-look website with crypto payment option

Following research earlier in the year to better understand its customer’s needs, Cadman Fine Wines has announced the launch of a new website for its wine retail businesses, complete with crypto payment functionality.

Friday read: Why bulk is the hot ticket in the face of climate change

In a rapidly warming world the wine industry needs to modernise and that means embracing bulk, argues Richard Lloyd, general manager at The Park, Europe’s largest wine packaging facility.

Bordeaux Day 2022: Uncovering hidden gems

Now in its second year, Bordeaux Day returned to Manchester and London this week for two days of tastings, meetings and conversations. 

Majestic re-enter En Primeur market with Bordeaux ‘21 campaign

After a fourteen year absence; the UK’s largest specialist retailer, Majestic, is reentering the en primeur market with a new campaign for Bordeaux’s 2021 vintage.

Justerini & Brooks in South African Expansion

Hospitality sector recovery stymied by labour shortages, rising costs, and a drop in consumer confidence

A new report, Future Shock – Leaving Covid Behind, shows sales are back to pre-pandemic levels, but 15% of roles remain vacant, costs are spiralling, and the cost of living challenges is impacting consumer spending.

Herdade dos Grous joins IWCA

Herdade dos Grous has joined the International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA), committing to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions annually and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Artesian launches Artesian Atelier

Award-winning London bar, Artesian, will launch Artesian Atelier this month, a workshop and guest bar series for mixologists.

Exton Park Announces New CEO Appointment, Robin McMillan

Hampshire-based Vineyard, Exton Park, has announced the appointment of Robin McMillan as its new CEO.

June online retail growth remains negative, but freefall eases slightly

Capgemini has announced its June IMRG Capgemini Online Retail Index, which tracks the online sales performance of over 200 retailers.

African spirits group Spearhead announces $3million investment

Spearhead, the Black-owned African spirits group, has raised $3 million.

Low and no moves to the mainstream as moderate drinkers drive boom

New research has shown how the booming low and no category has established a new middle ground, where moderate drinkers are increasingly the ones pushing the category to new levels of growth.

Ardbeg enthusiast buys one-of-a-kind 1975 Islay single malt for £16million

A one-of-a-kind 1975 cask of Ardbeg Islay single malt Scotch whisky, which survived the distillery’s two brushes with closure, has sold to a private collector in Asia for £16million. 

Study predicts growth in UK wine production due to climate change

New research has revealed how climate change is likely to increase potential wine production in the UK, with conditions projected to resemble those in famous growing regions of France and Germany.

Wine Australia news: Mapping out the road to zero emissions for Australian wine sector

Australian wine will soon have a clear roadmap to achieve net-zero carbon emissions after a new investment was announced by Wine Australia.

IWC Awards 2022: See the results

The International Wine Challenge (IWC) awards were announced on a fine summer’s evening last night at London’s Hurlingham Club, where the achievements of both on and off-trade were celebrated alongside a number of new award categories.

Vins de Provence Vintage 2021: An eventful year leading to a great crop

As 2021 bottles hit shelves, a summary of the Vins de Provence harvest has been released.

English wine news including new Hattingley Valley winemaker

Award-winning English winery, Hattingley Valley, has appointed a new head winemaker, Robert MacCulloch MW.