João Portugal Ramos releases exclusive wines

Portuguese producer João Portugal Ramos has launched a premium Albariño, to be stocked exclusively by Marks & Spencer, and a red called F'OZ, to be stocked by Waitrose.

Cono Sur claims title of largest global Pinot Noir producer

Cono Sur is claiming to be the world's biggest producer of Pinot Noir in the wake of diminished harvests for New Zealand and Burgundy.

Wine merchants complain London rents 'absolutely insane'

Independent wine merchants in London have branded rents "absolutely insane" and one of their main business gripes, while outside the capital increases are more moderate.

Supermarkets see sales slowdown ahead of Christmas

Supermarket sales of beers, wines and spirits remain flat, reflecting what retail analysts believe is the cautious mood among consumers ahead of December and the festive period.

Barriques d'Or auction breaks record for second year

The 11th Barriques d'Or auction, organised by Plaimont Producteurs and Cave de Crouseilles, has broken its highest barrel sale record for the second year in a row.

BWS figures remain flat heading in to festive period

Supermarket sales of beers, wines and spirits remain flat reflecting what retail analysts believe is the cautious mood amongst consumers ahead of December and the festive period.

EWBC conference hosts 280 bloggers from 40 countries

The fifth annual EWBC - Digital Wine Communications Conference saw communicators from 40 countries attend and 280 wine bloggers and wine industry professionals take part.

It's a Lodi Boneshaker from Hahn Family Wines

Hahn Family Wines must hope the growing cycling community will get behind its new Californian wine from Lodi, Boneshaker.

Aldi launches super premium wine range

Discount retailer Aldi has launched a super premium wine range which it claims seriously undercuts prices in other specialists.

Perrier-Jouët sparkles with gift box

Anyone looking for a gifting idea for any occasion, can't not be attracted by the Perrier-Jouët collaboration with British artist and designer Claire Coles.

Yealands Estate scoops sustainability award

Yealands Estate has been awarded Most Sustainable Medium Business at the International Green Awards 2012, making it the only New Zealand organisation, and only winery globally, to receive the accolade.

Australia's leading family wineries focus on China

Australia's top family wineries have turned their attention to the Chinese wine market.

Chile, Argentina and South Africa join forces for annual wine tasting

Three of the UK's most important generic bodies have ditched their individual tastings and instead have joined forces to offer a larger event in September 2013.

Southern hemisphere generic bodies team of for tasting

Generic bodies Wines of Argentina, Wines of Chile and Wines of South Africa have teamed up to launch a collaborative generic tasting for September 2013, The Beautiful South.

Food and wine matching focus for new boot-camp

Hailed as one of the most "intensive, thorough and rewarding wine courses" around, The Extreme Wine Experience 2013 will give delegates a chance to gain an official WSET qualification and learn about food and wine matching.

WSTA accuses government of 'empty rhetoric' if it presses ahead with minimum pricing

The WSTA's chief executive has accused the government of "empty rhetoric" if it doesn't drop its proposal for a minimum unit pricing policy.

Harvest report: Muscadet 'superb keeping potential'

Vinexpo 2013 to take place from June 16-20

Vinexpo has confirmed that its 17th trade show will be held from June 16 to 20, 2013, at Bordeaux's Lake Exhibition Centre.

Majestic Wine profits grow as customer numbers jump

Majestic Wine's profits are up by 3.9%, driven by an 11.2% jump in customer numbers, according the the group's half year results to October 1, 2012.

Asian bidders boost takings at Hospices de Beaune auction

The 152nd Hospices de Beaune wine auction has announced record results, with Asian bidders becoming the second most important after those from Europe.