Cheaper and mid-range Aussie wine imports boom as higher end slumps

Australian winemakers are struggling to capitalise on growing demand for premium wines in the UK, according to a report by the body representing the country’s wine industry.

ARC launches wine research centre in Adelaide

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has launched a wine research centre in Adelaide.

Accolade appoints account manager for Fine Wine Partners

Accolade Wines has appointed Hansi Baumann as account manager, UK & Ireland, for its recently launched fine wine division - Fine Wine Partners.

Bordeaux and Adelaide join forces to launch high-end business course

Bordeaux and Adelaide have joined forces to launch a high-end business course spanning two continents.

McGuigan Wines takes the 'craft' route with new duo

McGuigan Wines has launched a wine range designed to tap the boom for ‘craft’ products.

Casella becomes WSET Silver Corporate Patron

Casella Family Brands (CFB) has signed up as a silver Corporate Patron of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET).

Australian Vintage creates two new COO roles

Australian Vintage Limited (AVL) has created two new senior executive roles as part of a strategy to streamline its global sales.

Fells welcomes Yalumba into portfolio

Iconic Australian winery Yalumba is to join John E Fells, bringing its portfolio of antipodean estates into the fold, while also taking an equity stake in the UK-based company.

Hallgarten & Novum signs UK distribution deal for Jim Barry Wines

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Jim Barry Wines, taking over from Negociants UK.

McGuigan expands Black Label with first sparkling wines

McGuigan Wines has expanded its Black Label portfolio with three sparkling wines, including a red variant, marking the first fizz to join the range.

Aussie wine exports reach highest value in a decade

Total export of Australian wine increased 16% to $2.65 billion in the past year – the highest value in a decade, according to data released by Wine Australia today.

Australian wine gets broader powers to protect nation’s wine reputation

New regulations put in place to protect the reputation of Australian wine exports have been introduced.

Brown Brothers exits “unforgiving” UK market

Brown Brothers has announced it's exiting the UK market after more than 25 years.

Hallgarten signs deal to distribute McWilliam’s across Continental Europe

Hallgarten & Novum Wines has signed a deal as the exclusive distributor of McWilliam’s Wines Group (MWG) across Continental Europe.

China to squeeze bulk supply of Australian red to critical levels over next 3-5 years

Wine Australia creates new role to grow Chinese presence

Wine Australia has created a regional general manager position, covering greater China, to which it has appointed ‘experienced China hand’, David Lucas.

McGuigan adds first low-alcohol duo

McGuigan Wines has launched its first low-alcohol duo to tap Brits’ increasing thirst for such offerings.

Wine Australia reveals ProWein ‘wine bar’ feature

Wine Australia has revealed it is introducing a new free-pour tasting area at this year ProWein as part of its biggest presence at the show to date.

Highs and lows for Oz

Depreciation at the commercial end of the market and an upswing in sales of wine priced £10 and over are presenting an opportunity for Australia in the UK as premium price points grow, while the country’s bulk growth marches steadily towards China. Jo Gilbert reports

Following immersion in Riesling Downunder, Sarah Ahmed explores the variety’s potential in the UK

If the recent Riesling Riot was a litmus test, then Riesling is clearly starting to attract the cool crowd in Australia.