Virgin Wines see sales rise from Eastern Europe and own label Port
Virgin Wines see sales rise 15% over the Christmas trading period boosted by Eastern Europe and own label Port.
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Wine News Archive
Wineries selling direct to consumers is growing trend in the US
Wineries in the US are expected to ship US $3 billion of wine directly to consumers in 2018, accounting for 10% of wine drunk at home.
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Vegans are getting more wine and better labelling, but what does it mean?
Vegans are getting more wine and better labelling, as plans to improve labelling have been expanded in Majestic and the Co-op.
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The WSET held their graduation and awards ceremony this week
The WSET’s now annual graduation and awards ceremony was held on Monday in London.
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Is Australia cashing in on China with supply problems in Europe?
China now accounts for 33% of all of Australia's exported wine, rising by a whopping 68% in 2017.
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Robots are taking over the vineyard
TED the robotic weeder was recenlty trialled at Château Clerc Milon
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Bubble size, now they can measure it with a microphone
If Champagne bubble size is important to you, and for some it is, then you will be relieved to know that the bubbles hum as they are formed, telling the listener how big they are.
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Australia has overtaken France in China
For years the French have dominated China, but in 2017 Australia has now become Chins, main wine supplier.
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Europe is creating the first inter-country wine PDO Maasvallei Limburg
Europe is creating the first PDO Maasvallei Limburg, that spans two countries, the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Wine sales fuelled by fizz and low/no alcohol white wine.
Wine is set to continue growth in UK due to a boost from sparkling wines, white and low/no alcohol wines.
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The Wine Show Season 2 will feature Jancis Robinson
The successful TV program The Wine show is set to return to the UK in January 2018. This time the group will be in the South of France, with Jancis Robinson appearing.
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UK producer Chapel Down amazes the Spanish with English Albarino
Chapel Down's Albarino has impressed a group of experts in Spain’s Galicia, the location of Rias Baixas, the home of Albarino.
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Duty frozen on wine in Budget
Wines, spirits and beer duty was frozen by UK Chancellor Philip Hammond in his Budget this week.
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Tesco start the week with 25% off all wine
Tesco has launched a 25% off deal across all wine when purchased online.
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Beaujolais Nouveau day on Thursday 16th November
Beaujolais Nouveau is the light fruity wine that is the first wine released in any vintage, with the 2017 vintage now available.
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Evidence of wine making in Georgia 8,000 years ago
Georgia’s claim to be the birthplace of wine has been reinforced.
Recent evidence puts the earliest traces of wine at 8,000 years old and coming from Georgia.
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The UK Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland can set a minimum price for alcohol
On Wednesday the UK Supreme Court ruled that the Scottish minimum alcohol pricing legislation created by Scotland did not break European law.
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Prosecco Bar to open in London
Prosecco House will be London’s first bar selling only Prosecco.
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Single bottle of wine sells at Charity Auction for $350,000
Most expensive bottle ever was sold at Carnivale du Vin, US chef Emeril Lagasse’s annual charity wine auction, on 4 November in New Orleans for US $350,000.
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St Emilion going enviro-mental
St Emilion Appellation and its satellites have decided that all producers from the 2019 vintage onwards must be environmentally friendly to use the St Emilion Appellation.
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Welsh government to introduce Minimum Pricing
The Welsh government is to introduce Minimum Pricing legislation for alcohol, but its not likely to be made into law for years.
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Faulty corks cause loss of 3000 cases of wine
Several batches of corks infected with paraffin, has cost a Washington winery nearly $3 million worth of sellable wine.
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Number of UK wine producers reaches a new high, with the Welsh growing strongly
The number of UK wine producers reaches a new high at 397, with the Welsh growing strongly to reach 25 producers.
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Amazon to close its Amazon Wine division in the US
The US grocery colossus is shutting its Amazon Wine business in the US, after concerns about the complexity of the different US states' laws.
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2017 shortfall in wine production
2017 wine production is down overall by 8% around the world. France, Italy and Spain, which produce half the world's wine, have been hit by severe frosts and fires.
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South African drought brings threat of lower production
South African drought continues, lower volumes of grapes will put further pressure on wine prices.
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Fires hit Galicia and California is still burning
Arsonists set Galicia on fire, while California still burns.
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Wineries in Catalonia instigate plans to leave the region
Cava producer Codorníu may move its head office from Catalonia to Rioja according to reports.
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Swedes have the best palates in the world
Sweden wins award for best palate, with France in the middle of the pack and Italy last.
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Blue wine, now blue fizz, but you’ll have to look fast
Scientist discovers blue cloud of gas escaping Champagne bottle when opened at a warmer temperature.
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Sparkling wine sales continue to climb
Sparkling wine sales grew by 9% in the last year.
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Fires rage across California in Napa and Sonoma
Fires are raging across California Napa and Sonoma counties destroying wineries and killing 31 people.
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US takes protectionist Canadian wine industry to the WTO
US takes protectionist Canadian wine industry to the WTO over unfair trading practices.
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Lafite releases first Chinese wine, as local producers struggle
Lafite releases first Chinese wine, as the local producers struggle.
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New wines and styles, as the trade gets ready for Christmas
This week saw the trade jockeying for position getting ready for Christmas, with a slew of new products being released by brands and retailers.
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Facebook allows users to ban alcohol ads
Facebook trial allows users to turn of alcohol and parenting ads.
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Forest fires taint wine, now scientist understands how
Scientists now understand how forest fires can make wines taste like ash.
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If you prefer corks you may be mentally deluded
In a recent study it was shown that there is a bias in the UK to wines under cork, even when served the same wine.
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Aldi launches Wine Advent calendar
Aldi launches an advent calendar with 24 miniatures for Christmas.
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New Terroir game for wine lovers
A new PC simulation game known as Terroir has been released this week. The game pits you as a vineyard owner growing, making and selling your wines.
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Wine Shops - the New Renaissance
Changing habits give Specialist wine merchants a leg up.
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The winners of the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards 2017
Jamie Goode takes the Louis Roederer International Wine Writers Awards 2017 for Best Book.
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The Robotic vineyard worker is underway with trial of Vine Scout
Vine Scout, the Robotic vineyard worker, has undergone further trials at Symington Family Estates.
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Laithwaites goes live on QVC
Laitwaites. a leading mail order wine company. is presenting its wines on QVC the shopping channel.
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The big boys are moving into premier French wine regions
Both Louis Jadot and E.Guigal have been snapping up properties in some of France's finest wine regions.
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Australia export growth soars by 10% in 2017
Australia export growth soars with exports to China up by 44%
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Bolney Estate is the UK Wine Awards top winery 2017
The UK Wine Awards where held on Wednesday and the winner of the UK Vineyard of the Year went to the West Sussex Bolney Estate.
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Liv-Ex releases updated Right Bank classification based on 1855 criteria
Liv-Ex's biannual update of the right bank classification based on 1855 'left bank' criteria.
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Madeira from 1796 found in New Jersey Mansion
Several cases of 221 year old Madeira found, but people are worried it may not taste good.
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Waitrose launches mid priced bag in box format
Waitrose launches a mid priced bag in box wines with a top priced wine selling for the equivalent of £7.49/750ml
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