Alcohol industry blamed for Neknomination
Neknomination craze causes outrage and calls for government intervention.
Full story »
Wine News Archive
Rioja has record-breaking sales
Sales of Rioja have broken a previous record set before the economic downturn, by selling 277 million litres in 2013.
Full story »
Tesco's coffee chain gets alcohol license
Harris + Hoole is the first UK coffee chain to sell alcohol.
Full story »
Fake university bar studies drinking behaviour
A fake pub has been installed at the London South Bank University (LSBU) by its psychology department, to study drinkers and their behaviour.
Full story »
Big boy Krug in dispute with small Austrian producer
Discussions continue over potential confusion with Austrian Krug wine.
Full story »
Former Eagle buys into New Zealand wine producer
Top New Zealand winery bought by former Screaming Eagle owner
Full story »
Bumper crop amid warnings of drought
California announces largest wine crop amid threats of drought.
Full story »
French grapevine collection to be uprooted and relocated
The world’s largest and most important living grapevine collection at the Domaine de Vassal vineyard, in the South of France, is to be relocated.
Full story »
That's the way not to do it!
Punch taverns slip into administration
Full story »
Hop aboard and discover Sussex's finest vineyards
English Wineries bus tour around top sussex vineyards
Full story »
Bordeaux demand wanes
Bordeaux prices continue to fall as investors lose faith.
Full story »
Chinese are no 1 Red Wine consumers
China now worlds largest consumer of red wine.
Full story »
Wines stored with a bang?
World War Two munitions bunker becomes fine wine vaults.
Full story »
A corking good shot!
Italian official causes damage by popping a cork through an 18th century oil painting.
Full story »
Big boys Veuve Clicquot sue small Italian winemaker
Label similarities prompt Veuve Clicquot to take legal action over small Italian winemaker.
Full story »
Aussie dollar drops but so do wine exports
Will cheaper Australian wines mean exports will increase this year?
Full story »
Ice Wine in Canada has a very cool harvest
Canada's icewine producers report a strong harvest following the deep freeze affecting large parts of North America.
Full story »
Grapes replaced by almonds in California
Californian vineyards ripped up to be replanted by almonds and other nuts and fruits.
Full story »
Government accused of cosying up to the drinks business
Government accused of cosying up to the drinks business but WSTA says British Medical Journal report is flawed
Full story »
Rudy Kurniawan convicted of wine fraud
Jury reaches guilty verdict on wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan.
Full story »
Odour research reveals we don't smell the same
DNA differences show we smell things differently
Full story »
New Zealand investing in low alcohol wine for UK
Major investment in low alcohol wines destined for UK market
Full story »
Tesco set new sales record pre-Christmas
Tesco has achieved a new record for pre-Christmas sales of wine online through its Wine by the Case site and Tesco.com with sales rising by 28% and 51% respectively compared to the same period a year ago.
Full story »
New study finds that drinking in moderation is best
New study finds that moderate drinkers have the lowest mortality rates and heavy drinkers live longer than abstainers.
Full story »
Counterfeiting kit found at Rudy Kurniawan's house
Fake wine fraudster Rudy Kurniawan on trial in New York.
Full story »
Alcohol doesn't make you fat says new book
New book claims alcohol doesn't pile on the calories.
Full story »
The future is robot-sorted grapes!
Napa Valley winemaker employs optical grape sorter.
Full story »
Russia played politics by banning wine
Moldovan wines and spirits banned from Russia but Moldova begins process of integration with the EU.
Full story »
Scotland's BOGOF ban hasn't reduced wine consumption
Alcohol Act 2010 hasn't reduced the consumption of wine, beers and spirits in Scotland.
Full story »
Biodynamic vineyards more important than rest of Burgundy!
Producer refuses to use insecticide to prevent spread of leaf disease.
Full story »
China Syndrome affecting the world wine industry
Worlds biggest producer and consumer of wine within 5 years but how does that affect those outside China?
Full story »
Woodzee shades made from old oak barrels
Sunglasses with frames made from oak barrels which have been used to age Robert Mondavi wines go on sale in December on the Woodzee website.
Full story »
Torres discovers new grape variety
Spanish wine producer preserves native Catalan grape varieties
Full story »
Give Chardonnay Another Chance!
Hardy's new campaign to put Chardonnay back on the menu
Full story »
Corking way to stop counterfeit wines
Cork ID system to help prove wines authenticity.
Full story »
Japan gets first taste of Beaujolais Nouveau
Beaujolais Nouveau arrives in Japan ahead of release date on 21st November
Full story »
Virgin Wines goes independent in bid to grow
Management buyout of Virgin Wines from Direct Wines
Full story »
Wine in a paper bottle goes on sale in the US
Paper bottle for wine is world's first.
Full story »
Wine investment firm's director banned from boardrooms
Director of liquidated Bordeaux UK is banned from the boardroom for 10 years.
Full story »
ThirtyFifty achieve 100% pass rate for WSET students
Outstanding results for first year offering WSET courses.
Full story »
Lifting the lid on supermarket wine promotions
The Guardian's Money section sets out to find out whether those half price deals and two for a tenner promotions are genuine.
Full story »
Yellow Tail sells its billionth bottle
Iconic Australian Yellow Tail brand has sold its billionth bottle since being launched just 11 years ago.
Full story »
The Xmas build up begins with discounted Champagne under £10
Christmas deals in the wine aisles begin.
Full story »
Penfolds hosts re-corking clinic in London
Penfolds has held its first re-corking clinic in London since 2008.
Full story »
Japanese wines start to measure up internationally
A Japanese wine has won a regional trophy in the Decanter Asia Wine Awards - the first time Japan has ever won a Decanter award
Full story »
Treasury Wine Estates claims the Chinese change of leadership is dampening demand
CEO warns that consumer demand for wine in China is softening following the change in leadership in March and austerity measures put in place by the communist government.
Full story »
Chile hit by early frost will push prices up
Chilean wine prices are expected to rise after an early frost hits vineyards.
Full story »
ASDA plans launch new online store
ASDA plan to double wine sales through online channel
Full story »
Clamp down on smugglers
HMRC clamping down on illicit wine smuggled into the UK
Full story »
IWSC results released and New Zealand storms in
New World wines sweep the board at IWSC
Full story »