Sales and temperatures rise in tandem for UK wine industry

Much has been made of the growth of the UK wine sector and how climate change is slowly emerging as a net benefit for vineyards across the country.

Lanchester Wines launches canned wine range

Lanchester Wines has launched its latest range of wine in cans. The new ‘Wallflower’ range of 187ml Spanish wines comprises easy-drinking red, white and rose wines.

Relief for New Zealand's ‘severely depleted’ cellars

New Zealand has reported a healthier harvest and a boost for the country’s inflation-hit supply chain after 2022 delivered in terms of size.

Early harvest in Roussillon after July heatwave

Roussillon is the latest French wine-growing region to announce an early 2022 harvest due to soaring temperatures.

Early Rhône Valley harvest looks promising despite drought

France’s second-largest appellation, Rhône Valley AOC, began its 2022 harvest on Monday, 22 August, eight days earlier than last year.

One of UK’s oldest vineyards hits the market for £2m

Chilford Hall Vineyard and Winery, one of England’s oldest established commercial vineyards, has hit the open market with a guide price of £2 million.

Looking ahead: Anne Bousquet, Domaine Bousquet

Cotswolds Distillery looks to export market after £3m cash injection

Cotswolds Distillery has unveiled plans to ramp up its production of English whisky and gin with the support of Santander UK.

Record-breaking early harvest for Spain

Spain has recorded some of its earliest ever harvests this year, with many parts of the country bringing picking forward in order to mitigate a barrage of wildfires, widespread drought and “constant heat”.

WineGB tasting looks to capitalise on rising sales

WineGB will be returning to London this September for a celebration of all things English wine – including another year of rising sales.

Scorched vineyards in Europe add to inflationary woes

Inflation has reached boiling point for the wine sector – with climate change adding to a melting pot of pressures which are placing increasing strain on the industry. 

Pinot Noir renaissance continues in Alsace

The ratification of Pinot Noir for use in of two Alsace's grand cru is opening up “new possibilities” as well as reviving a key part of the history of the region, an Alsace official has said.

Amathus Drinks announces several new agencies ahead of Autumn tasting

Importer, wholesaler and distributor Amathus Drinks will showcase six new agencies during its September portfolio tasting, to be held at the Central London Royal Society of Chemistry on Piccadilly.

New director confirmed for Bureau du Champagne UK

Comité Champagne, the trade association representing Champagne Growers and Houses, has appointed Victoria Henson as the new director of its Bureau du Champagne UK.

Familia Torres will supply 50% of its own energy at its Pacs del Penedès winery by 2023

The forward-thinking Spanish winery, Familia Torres, aims to supply 50% of the energy at its Pacs del Penedès facility by early 2023. 

The Islay Boys secure planning for new distillery

The Islay Boys have announced planning permission for a distillery and brewery building at Glenegedale in Laggan Bay on Islay. 

Re-elected Cava president pledges to build ‘prestige’

Javier Pagés has been re-elected to the post of president of the Cava DO – a role he has pledged to use to continue to raise Cava’s status to one of “world’s highest quality sparkling wines”.

Champagne shipments on the up as harvest approaches

Following a review with growers and houses in the region, Comité Champagne has announced a 13.8% uplift in shipments in the first half of 2022, the equivalent of 130 million bottles.

Sustainability Update: Grupo Avinea joins global “4 per 1000” initiative

Grupo Avinea, the wine group behind Bodega Argento, has become the first Argentinian wine producer to join the '4 per 1000' initiative, a global movement that aims to demonstrate the crucial role of agriculture, and in particular agricultural soils, in tackling the issues of food security and climate change.

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.