The Wine Society CEO McMillan steps down

The Wine Society has announced its CEO of almost six years,Robin McMillan, will be stepping down at the end of this month.

Conviviality signs deal as Marqués de Riscal distributor

Conviviality has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Marqués de Riscal, taking over from Barwell & Jones.

Newcomer Wines launches Central European wine fair

Newcomer Wines has revealed it is to hold its first UK fair to promote Central European wines.

Wine Intelligence predicts bright future for sparkling in China

Wine Intelligence has predicted sparkling wine consumption in China is poised to take off boosted by a wave of more affordable options.

UK organic wine market back on track

Paused by the recession, the UK market for organic wine is back on track, boosted by millennials and their quest for healthier living, alongside consumers in general paying increasing attention to the origins of both food and drink.

Vinventions grows global market share as volumes rise

Wine closures specialist Vinventions has reported ‘considerable’ volume growth, delivering 2.7 billion closures in 2017 compared to 2.5 billion the previous year.

Scotch Whisky enjoys record-breaking year for exports

Scotch Whisky has enjoyed a record-breaking year for exports with both value and volume sales on the rise.

CA Grand Crus appoints commercial director for Santenay

CA Grand Crus has appointed Stéphane Charreyron as commercial director of Château de Santenay.

Calabria promotes Emma Norbiato to chief winemaker

Australian winery Calabria has promoted Emma Norbiato to the role of chief winemaker.

WSTA strengthens board with two new appointments

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has added two new members to its board - Tesco’s commercial director, Kari Daniels and The Wine society’s Robin McMillan.

UK alcohol prices the fourth most expensive in Europe

Britain has been revealed as the fourth most expensive country in Europe when it comes to alcohol.

Frizzenti expands on tap offering with cocktails

Justerini & Brooks takes on distribution of Swartland producer David & Nadia

Justerini & Brooks has signed a deal as UK distributor for Swartland producer David & Nadia.

Halewood acquires Dead Man’s Fingers as rum sales soar

Halewood Wines & Spirits has acquired spiced rum brand Dead Man’s Fingers for an undisclosed sum.

Mar de Frades appoints Enotria & Coe as UK distributor

Mar de Frades, the Albariño-specialising Rías Baixas sister to Rioja’s Ramón Bilbao, has appointed Enotria & Coe as its UK distributor with immediate effect taking over from Cellar Trends.

Dark Horse posts ‘outstanding’ UK performance

E&J Gallo has reported a 54% hike in UK sales of its Dark Horse Californian wine brand for the year ending 31 December, 2017.   

The indie retailer where the customer is king

With a no-nonsense attitude to wine retailing and a true focus on the customers’ needs, The Vineking in Surrey is approaching 2018 with a renewed focus. Lisa Riley reports

Moldovan winery Chateau Vartely sets sight on UK

Moldovan Chateau Vartely has revealed a new strategy to target the UK market.

Think Rum reveals this year’s winners

Think Rum revealed the winners of this year’s awards at the second annual event held last week, with Sly Augustin taking the prestigious Rum Champion of the Year gong and the Best Individual Rum Bar award.

Barolo producer Alessandro Rivetto acquires Barbaresco DOCG vineyards

Azienda Agricola Alessandro Rivetto, a winery producing Barolo from the plots within the municipality of Serralunga d’Alba, has invested in another Langhe wine - Barbaresco DOCG.