The Benevolent turns silent auction live

The Benevolent has this morning turned its second online auction live.

North South Wines partners with Vallformosa Cava

North South Wines has signed a distribution deal with Cava producer Vallformosa.

WSET signs three-year deal with The Wine Show

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has announced a three-year deal with The Wine Show, making it the show’s official wine education partner.

Lidl claims ‘value for money’ supermarket gong

Lidl has been awarded the Wotwine supermarket wine retailer gong based on delivering best value for money for consumers, making it the fourth year in a row for the discounter to claim the title.

Naked announces Gormley’s retirement and appoints Devlin as its new CEO

FDF urges next government to champion the UK’s food and drink sector

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has launched its manifesto in which it has called on the next UK government to champion the nation’s food and drink industry, and support long-standing industry proposals to “boost the thriving sector’s productivity”. 

Speciality Brands signs distribution deal for Beluga

Speciality Brands has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor for vodka brand Beluga.

Wine Paris reveals conference programme

Wine Paris has revealed the themes of its 2020 Wine Talks conference programme.

IMW welcomes Grupo Rioja to its fold

The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMV) has welcomed Grupo Rioja to its family of international supporters.  

E&J Gallo acquires Napa’s Pahlmeyer winery

E&J Gallo has acquired Napa Valley winery Pahlmeyer as part of its ‘super premium’ strategy.

Howard’s Folly launches online wine shop and club

Howard’s Folly has launched an e-commerce platform and wine club to enable consumers to buy their wines direct from the vineyard.

Fever-Tree UK sales hit by retail slump

Fever-Tree has announced a slowdown in UK sales as the premium mixer brand is hurt by the depressed retail scene.

Piedmont declares 2019 a ‘classic and traditional’ vintage

Consorzio Barbera d’Asti e Vini del Monferrato has declared 2019 a “classic and traditional” vintage with the quality of Piedmont grapes “impressive”, leading to a double digit drop in yields.

Soave launches project to tackle soil erosion

The Consorzio of Soave has embarked on a pioneering project to study the impact of soil erosion in its vineyards and to help producers develop and maintain techniques to protect their soil.

D&D London to launch ‘wine insights’ initiative

D&D London is poised to launch an initiative offering guests insights into wine and winemakers, and the chance to try “the finest wine at truly accessible prices”.

The Alchemist gears up to open London flagship site

Cocktail bar and restaurant The Alchemist is gearing up to launch its biggest venue yet in London. 

The Benevolent launches auction to raise £10,000

The Benevolent has launched its second online silent auction in a bid to raise £10,000. 

Coming into port

Despite its best efforts, the famous fortified is failing to make any real headway. But producers are putting their faith in premium and innovation, reports Lisa Riley

WSTA and UKHospitality welcome Tory pub support but say it ‘needs to go further’

The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) and UKHospitality have welcomed the pledge announced today by the Conservative Party to support the UK’s pubs.

Noble Rot to open second site at Gay Hussar

Noble Rot has signed the papers allowing it to become the new custodians of the historic Gay Hussar in Soho.