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World of wine heads to ProWein 2013

Published: 24 March, 2013

ProWein 2013 opened today in Düsseldorf looking to cement its increasingly respected position as the...

Brancott Estate anticipates quality vintage

Published: 15 March, 2013

New Zealand winery Brancott Estate is anticipating a balanced, moderate yield for the 2013 vintage, following a disappointing harvest last year.

Brancott anticipates quality vintage

Published: 15 March, 2013

New Zealand winery Brancott Estate is anticipating a balanced, moderate yield for the 2013 vintage, following...

London International Wine Fair will be "solid event" say organisers

Published: 12 March, 2013

The London International Wine Fair organisers have said they are positive that "2013 will be a solid event", despite some high profile dropouts. LIWF anticipates the fair at London's ExCeL centre will have over 500 exhibitors and 10,000 trade visitors.

Chile puts faith in virgin terroir

Published: 01 March, 2013

In the second instalment of our Chile focus, Laura Heywood meets the winemakers exploring new territory in a bid to push terroir-driven wines

Q&A: Gaia Gaja, Head of global wine sales, Gaja

Published: 01 March, 2013

Gaia Gaja, daughter of Angelo Gaja, celebrated winemaking owner of the leading Italian brand, is in charge of global markets for the family's wines. Geoffrey Dean caught up with her at the winery in Barbaresco

Penfolds releases 2013 Bin Collection

Published: 01 March, 2013

Penfolds has released more wines from the 2010 vintage - described by its chief winemaker as the "finest since 1990" - as part of its 2013 Bin Series collection.

Jacob's Creek launches True Character campaign

Published: 19 February, 2013

Jacob's Creek has released a new series of short films called the True Character Series in a campaign that includes...

Rioja enjoys record export highs

Published: 19 February, 2013

The DOCa Rioja has kept its sales over 355 million bottles for the third year in a row, with exports growing by 5.5%, offsetting the decline in sales in Spain.

Brancott Estate releases first limited edition Sauvignon Blanc

Published: 18 February, 2013

Pernod Ricard has launched the first limited edition Sauvingon Blanc for its Brancott Estate brand.

Jacob's Creek launches low-alcohol rosé

Published: 15 February, 2013

US wine giant Jacob's Creek has launched low-alcohol Summer Blush, at 5.5% abv, just in time for the summer months.

Matthew Clark to distribute Bodegas Baigorri

Published: 15 February, 2013

Wholesaler Matthew Clark, has taken on the UK agency for Bodegas Baigorri, securing exclusive distribution rights in the UK on and off-trade.

International Gamay Competition announces 2013 winners

Published: 14 February, 2013

The third annual International Gamay Competition has announced the winners from its 2013 awards, which included a new category of sparkling wine.

International Gamay Competition announces 2013 winners

Published: 14 February, 2013

The third annual International Gamay Competition has announced its winners from its 2013 awards, which included a new category of sparkling wine.

Gérard Bertrand signs up with Hallgarten Druitt

Published: 08 February, 2013

Hallgarten Druitt, the national wine distributor, has added south west French producer, Gérard Bertrand, to its growing branded wine portfolio.

Take 5 With Weingut Bischel's Christian Runkel

Published: 05 February, 2013

Harpers hears from Weingut Bischel's Christian Runkel, who will be exhibiting at SITT Spring 2013.

South Africa wine collective in premium push

Published: 05 February, 2013

Premium Independent Wineries of South Africa, a collective of like-minded, independent producers, has been launched in a bid to to raise the profile of premium South African wine.

Name change for Grupo Codorníu

Published: 04 February, 2013

Grupo Codorníu has changed its name to Bodegas y Viñedos Codorníu Raventós as it looks to draw attention to its broad portfolio of products and heritage.

New Zealand gets itself back on track

Published: 01 February, 2013

After a harvest shortfall in 2012, New Zealand may be struggling to cater for consumer demand, but winemakers are remaning positive and taking a long-term view, as Anne Krebiehl discovers

Diageo's global ambition

Published: 01 February, 2013

Diageo's UK chief Andrew Cowan tells Gemma McKenna why understanding consumers, customer partnerships and driving innovation are all vital to its success