Talking heads: Oz is back in style

Producers and importers share with James Bayley their thoughts on the hot trends with Oz wines shaping Australia’s present and future offer in the UK market.

Cross-industry call for permanent lower VAT rate

Following the recent call from The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) for the Treasury to extend the hospitality VAT reduction, leading trade bodies from the hospitality and tourism sector have aligned to add their voice to the plea.

First digital LWF "exceeds expectations" though numbers fall

Sogevinus releases 2018 vintage Ports

Sogevinus has announced the release of four 2018 vintage Ports, one from each of its four Port houses.

Rising price of wine threatens half of UK shoppers

The average retail price of a bottle of still wine will break the £6 barrier in the UK for the first time this year, according to new figures from the WSTA.

Avoiding the low/no Frankenwine monster

In the battle for low/no customers, Frankenstein wine may not be the answer, writes Chris Losh

Low alcohol wine still losing out to mocktails and beer

We know that consumers are more health conscious than ever before, with sustainably sourced avocado on toast becoming the zeitgeist for a generation which is also increasingly moderating its alcohol consumption.