Devon winery continues to raise profile with Enotria&Coe partnership

Devon-based winery Lyme Bay has announced a new partnership with leading UK wine and spirits distributor, Enotria&Coe. 

Vinisud goes annual

The trade tasting which puts wines of the Mediterranean in the spotlight has become annual fixture on the international's trade's calendar.

DEFRA approves application for Sussex wine PDO

Wine produced in Sussex is one step closer to gaining protected status on a par with Champagne and Bordeaux.

Major English vineyard proposition brings on board new brand ambassador

Rathfinny Estate has appointed a new brand ambassador to drive awareness of the Sussex winery ahead of the launch of its first sparkler in 2018.

Rioja champions awarded at second Rioja Recognises

Four "ambassadors" for Rioja were given nods by the DOCa Consejo Regulador at the second Rioja Recognises last night for their contribution to Spain's flagship wine region.

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New Kent vineyard celebrates first harvest

Another English vineyard is officially open for business, having completed their first harvest and opened their winery.

Champagne harvest "isn't all doom and gloom", says Bollinger

Champagne has had its fair share of challenges so far this year, with a slew of bad weather meaning that crop loss is as severe in some parts - as is the case in he Aube - according to Champagne Taittinger.

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Chapel Down H1 sales grow over a quarter to hit £4m

England's leading winery has seen its sales grow by 26% over the past year to over £4 million - growth which company expects to continue.

Aldi launches first English sparkler

In response to increasing consumer demand for home-grown fizz, Aldi is launching its first English sparkling wine.

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English sparkling wine had its best summer yet, says Vivino

English sparkling wine hit an all time high in the UK this summer, according to wine app, Vivino.

National Champagne Week aiming to improve Champagne's approachability

National Champagne Week returns for the fourth time next month, aiming to bring the ever popular French fizz to a new audience.

Chapel Down launches in the US

UK Indian Summer and frost in Champagne spells success for English wines

Winemakers at Naked Wines are predicting a top vintage for English Sparkling wine thanks to a September heat wave and low rainfall.

Trade reacts to government's publication of CMO's new drink guidelines

Yesterday the government published the UK Chief Medical Officers' Low Risk Drinking Guidelines, which reflected the new moderate drinking guidelines that were introduced in January of this year.

Naked Wines launches English sparkler to be named by British public

An online crowd-funded wine business is asking the British public to get involved in the production, branding and naming of a new English sparkling wine.

New Zealand wine hits 21st consecutive year of 'significant' growth

In New Zealand Winegrowers' 2016 annual report, the country has achieved yet another year of double digit growth, with exports rising 10% to $1.6bn.

Inverarity Morton appoints former brewery boss to board

Inverarity Morton has appointed former chief executive officer of Tennent Caledonian Breweries, Brian Calder, to its board.