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Thirst for Sherry drives Sherry Festival 2016

Published: 26 April, 2016

Sherry is no longer purely a "London phenomenon" - and merchants across the UK should take advantage of its growing popularity.

Boutinot brings new off-trade ranges from Spain

Published: 22 April, 2016

Boutinot has unveiled two new additions to its Spanish portfolio.

Earliest Rioja vintage in history given official thumbs up

Published: 20 April, 2016

The D.O.Ca. Rioja Control Board has given the 2015 vintage an official Very Good rating.

A sommelier on Spain: Quality wines at value prices

Published: 19 April, 2016

Spain has become the country of choice for one Canadian sommelier working in the UK.

Wines from Spain: Up close and personal

Published: 15 April, 2016

One thing that stuck out from the 27^thWines from Spain fair yesterday was the level of diversity of wines coming out of regions across the country.

Wines from Spain: spotlight on Navarra

Published: 15 April, 2016

Long recognised internationally for its rosés, Spain's Navarra region has undergone something of a winemaking revolution over the past two decades and the number of red wines now coming out of the area is increasing.

Sherry en vogue at Wines of Spain masterclass

Published: 15 April, 2016

"We have to keep the fire burning". This was the message from distinguished Jerez winemaker Beltran Domecq at the sherry masterclass at Wines from Spain's yesterday, when quizzed on the future of the category and maintaining the wave of popularity that sherry is currently enjoying.

González Byass' Tio Pepe En Rama shipped to 19 countries this month

Published: 05 April, 2016

Tio Pepe En Rama is due to ship more of its unfiltered and unclarified fino sherry to more countries than ever before.

Boutinot's parent-company In Vino buys Moreno Wines

Published: 04 April, 2016

In Vino, which is an investment company that owns Boutinot, has bought Spanish specialist Moreno Wines.

Sales of Rioja up 35% in China in 2015

Published: 01 April, 2016

Sales of Rioja in China rose by 35% in 2015, according to figures from the Consejo Regulador DOCa Rioja.

González Byass adds Pazos de Lusco winery to portfolio

Published: 23 March, 2016

Leading Spanish wine and sherry producer González Byass has acquired the Pazos de Lusco winery in Rías Baixas for an undisclosed sum.

United Wineries and North South Wines sign exclusive distribution deal

Published: 21 March, 2016

Independent wine supplier United Wineries has appointed North South Wines as the sole UK and Ireland agents for both its Berberana and Monistrol still and sparkling Spanish wine brands.

Enotria & Coe takes on J Chivite Estates premium portfolio

Published: 18 March, 2016

Leading UK importer Enotria & Coe is to become the exclusive distributor for Spain's J. Chivite Estates premium wines portfolio in the UK.

Hallgarten marks International Women's Day with Women With Bottle promotion

Published: 07 March, 2016

Leading UK distributor Hallgarten Druitt & Novum has launched a three-month promotion celebrating women winemakers to coincide with International Women's Day on March 8.

Spain: a winemaking revolution is brewing

Published: 04 March, 2016

In January 2016, respected winemaker Telmo Rodríguez unveiled a controversial document that caused a surge of excitement across Spain's viticultural landscape

Wines from Spain to showcase innovation and diversity at 2016 tasting

Published: 03 March, 2016

Wines from Spain will this year be hosting its 27th annual trade fair at London's Tobacco Dock on Thursday, April 14.

Harpers offers independents all-expenses-paid trip to Rioja

Published: 15 February, 2016

Harpers is partnering with Wines from Rioja to offer independent retailers the chance of an all-expenses-paid trip to some of the most respected and innovative bodegas in the beautiful Rioja region.

Rioja winery CVNE hosts major Caro exhibition

Published: 11 February, 2016

Leading family-owned Rioja winery, Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana, is to host an exhibition by British scultor Sir Anthony Caro at its Cune Winery in Haro this year.

Wine world prepares for Vinisud 2016

Published: 10 February, 2016

Over 1,700 exhibitors will converge on Montpellier next week for Vinisud, the biennial International Mediterranean Wines and Spirits Exhibition.

Rioja strategy bears fruit as domestic sales strengthen

Published: 09 February, 2016

Sales of Rioja hit a record 388 million bottles in 2015, with domestic growth for the iconic Spanish wine region matching export growth for the first time since the recession.