Hong Kong wine auctions set to overtake New York
With the Asian passion for wine intensifying, Hong Kong is fast becoming the world's leading wine auction centre.
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Wine News Archive
The Mexicans are coming
Wines of Mexico sets up in the UK to get a stronger foothold in the UK market.
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French wine region changes name to hide damaged reputation
A French wine region that shared its name with a nuclear power plant has won the right to change its AOC designation after a two-year campaign.
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William Koch advisor helps stop wine fraud
Bordeaux Winebank has hired Michael Egan to head up its authentication service for collectors who want their wine purchases authenticated.
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BYO wine comes to London
Bring Your Own (BYO) Wine Club has launched in London to encourage people to take their own wine to restaurants.
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Record-breaking wine auction
The second biggest wine auction of all time took place in Hong Kong of Eric Greenberg's Imperial Cellar.
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Keeping wine cool delays the ageing process
Research by The University of Auckland's Wine Science Programme has found that cold storage of Sauvignon Blanc can triple its shelf-life.
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Lafite sold short by Liv-ex
The 'short-selling' of Chateau Lafite 2009 which has not yet been released by the chateau has divided opinions in the wine trade.
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UK drinking habits changing
Reports shows changes in the habits of UK wine drinkers and alcohol consumption across the UK.
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Fosters to separate wine from beer
Australian drinks company Foster's has announced it will separate its wine business from its beer business over the next 12 months.
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English wine week is 29 May-6 June
English Wine Week kicks off this week from Saturday 29th May to Sunday 6th June with a countrywide campaign to promote English wines.
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Oddbins launch 'Natural Wines'
Oddbins is to experiment with a range of 'natural' wines in 10 stores and online as part of a push to increase its range of environmentally friendly wines.
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Heritage is key with Fine Wines
Latest research by Wine Intelligence shows that heritage and provenance of fine wines are by far the biggest motivators.
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IWC results out
Tesco and Marks & Spencer top the charts in International Wine Challenge competition.
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White wine in plastic has shorter life
A scientific study has shown that white wine in plastic packaging shows clear signs of oxidation after 6 months.
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English wine more than doubles
Production of English and Welsh wine more than doubled in 2009 to 2.5 million litres.
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Lean + Green bottles launched
Glass manufacturer, Owens-Illinois Inc has launched a new range of lightweight 'Lean + Green' wine bottles weighing in at less than 330 grams.
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US tighten imports of French Pinot Noir
US authorities have introduced new restrictions on imports of Pinot Noir from the Languedoc following the scandal of the fake Red Bicyclette Pinot Noir in February.
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UK drinkers trading up when out
A report by Datamonitor shows that UK drinkers are trading up to higher quality wines when drinking out.
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Co-op plants its own vineyard
The Co-op Group is planting a vineyard on its farm in Gloucestershire to produce a white English wine.
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Sounds may enhance sense of smell
New research suggests our hearing could enhance our sense of smell.
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2009 Bordeaux prices could rocket
Several wine merchants in the USA expect prices for the 2009 Bordeaux vintage to be high following the hype surrounding the vintage so far.
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Moths threaten Californian vineyards
A grape-eating moth is threatening crops in the Napa Valley wine region in California.
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Australia still too big say Rabobank
A report by food and agribusiness bank Rabobank says the process of removing vineyards to reduce Australia's over-supply of grapes is too slow.
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New legislation could halt direct selling in the US
A bill that could stop US wineries from selling direct to consumers is being opposed by wine producers.
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Villa Maria & Palliser now CEMARS certified
Villa Maria and Palliser Estate are the first wineries to achieve Certified Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme (CEMARS) certification in New Zealand.
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NZ bigger than Germany in the UK
According to latest data for the year ending March 2010 New Zealand has overtaken Germany in sales to the UK off-trade market.
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Oz wine company in fake Chardonnay scam
A former boss of Rivers Wines in Adelaide has been found guilty of selling Chardonnay adulterated with Sultana grape juice.
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Gerard Basset is world's best waiter
A competition to find the world's best wine waiter has been won by Gerard Basset who owns the hotel Terrafina in Hampshire.
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Oz Clarke joins IWC as co-chairman
Wine expert Oz Clarke is joining this year's International Wine Challenge (IWC) judging panel as a co-chairman.
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Denbies to plant SB
Denbies in Dorking, Surrey is about to expand its portfolio by planting three hectares of Sauvignon Blanc.
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VinItaly heading for Hong Kong
VeronaFiere, the organizers of wine exhibition VinItaly, has signed a key partnership with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to promote Italian wines in China.
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Second Growth Montrose grows bigger
Second Growth Chateau Montrose has purchased 22 hectares of vines from neighbour Chateau Phelan Ségur.
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Christies sued over fake wines
Billionaire wine collector William Koch has filed another lawsuit against auction house Christie's.
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Bordeaux 2009 lives up to hype
The 2009 Bordeaux vintage, hyped as the vintage of the century, surpassing 2005, has been unveiled at this weeks En Primeur tastings and reports suggests it is living up to expectations.
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Alcohol duty up 5%
Duty on beers, wines and spirits in the UK will increase by 5% in this year's budget.
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Chinese food is a match for wine
The food and wine matching category at a Cathay Pacific competition in Hong Kong reveals unconventional pairings for Chinese food.
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Sherry bar a first for London
London's first ever sherry bar has opened in London bringing with it an authentic taste of Jerez.
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BBR opens second shop in Hong Kong
Berry Bros & Rudd has opened its second store in Hong Kong in the city's financial district.
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Fake Bolly in London
Counterfeit bottles of Bollinger Champagne have been found in small retailers and bars in Holland Park, West London.
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Italy's first non-alcoholic wine
Italy's first de-alcoholized wine has been launched, called Winezero.
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Laithwaites opens flagship store
Laithwaites opens flagship store at Vinopolis with a focus on fine wine.
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White Burgundies peak too soon
Producers in Burgundy are under attack from critics who claim that many wines are undrinkable when they should be at their peak due to premature oxidation.
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NuKorc goes bankrupt
The world's second biggest synthetic cork maker, NuKorc, has gone bankrupt.
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Children's charities back minimum pricing
Children's charities in Scotland join forces to back plans to introduce minimum pricing for alcohol.
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Pernod Ricard Accepts Responsibility
Pernod Ricard UK has launched a campaign to tackle underage drinking as part of initiative to encourage responsible drinking.
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Tim Atkin MW moves with The Times
Tim Atkin MW is moving to The Times newspaper after 17 years at The Observer.
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New 'Malbrontes' wine blend
Argentinian producer Mauricio Lorca in Mendoza has launched what it claims to be the first commercially available blend of Malbec and Torrontés.
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Brits drink more South African wine than French
Latest figures show that for the first time, the British are drinking more South African wine than French.
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Prosecco laws leave M&S without fizz
A new EU law that came into force in August last year has caught out Marks and Spencer with their Rosecco brand.
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