A poor vintage in the Northern Hemisphere is starting to influence the wines we drink
A recent survey by Accolade Wines suggests trends to Prosecco, Eastern European and New Zealand wines continue.
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Wine News Archive
2016 looks like a vintage year for Port producers
2016 has been declared a vintage year for many of the top Port producers and is widely thought to be a vintage that most, if not all, will declare.
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An injectable bio chip has been created that can monitor alcohol levels in blood.
A new injectable bio chip has been created that can monitor blood alcohol levels in real time.
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Wine Rack and Bargain Booze sold to Bestway after Conviviality collapse
The second major business owned by failed drinks company Conviviality has been sold to Bestway in a £7 million deal.
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Conviviality Direct bought by Magners Cider owners
Conviviality Direct, the wholesale arm including Matthew Clark and Bibendum Wine, has been bought by Magners owners C&C Group.
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Brown Brothers pull out of the unforgiving UK market
Australian producer Brown Brothers has pulled out of the UK market after struggling to make in-roads.
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Cornish wine producer Camel Valley gets Royal Warrant
Camel Valley, the Cornish Wine producer, has been given the Royal Warrant in recognition as a supplier to the Royal household.
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Genetically engineered yeast can produce hop like flavours in wine
Yeast has been engineered to produce hop like flavours, it is a small step to producing similar flavoured wines.
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France has been rocked by two massive wine frauds
Two wine frauds involving millions of bottles of wine are currently being prosecuted in Bordeaux and the Rhone Valley.
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Conviviality plans share launch to fill debt holes
Conviviality, the company behind Bargain Booze and Wine Rack, has announced plans to raise £125m in capital from the sale of new shares.
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Wine Rack and Bargain Booze owner has shares suspended after not accounting for a £30m tax bill
Conviviality shares are suspended on the AIM market after it found a tax bill amounting to £30m, piling pressure on the company after a profits warning.
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The EU trade body is pushing for more calorie information on labels
The European CEEV has announced plans to include the calorie content of wine on labels.
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Aldi joins the pack by launching a range of half bottles from Eastern European wines
Aldi has joined the Co-op and Waitrose to launch a range of 37.5cl half bottles from Eastern European producers
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Wine Intelligence report on world's most powerful wine brands
Wine Intelligence's Global Wine Brand Power Index for 2018 has been released, giving the top brands in wine.
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London plays host to the first Chinese wine tasting
London held its first Chinese focused wine tasting on Wednesday, with the IWSC showing of the medal winners from its Asian competition.
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Masters of Wine Institute has only 4 new Masters of Wine for 2018
The latest crop of MWs has been announced by the Institute of Masters of Wine. Two from the UK and two from the US.
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This week in the press: it's all about different formats for packaging wine
Bag in box, Imperial Pints and Screw caps for English producers. This week in the press, it's all about different formats for packaging wine.
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New Zealand wines thriving in the USA
New Zealand wines take on the US, with the Kiwi minnow now the 3rd biggest exporter by value.
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Cellars in the Sky wine awards results
The Airlines wine competition Cellars in the Sky results have been announced.
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UK's casual dining restaurants feel the pinch
UK casual dining feels the pinch after a series of restaurant closures from Jamie's Italian, Strada and Byron's.
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Red wine polyphenols may help protect teeth and gums
A recent study suggests that two polyphenols found in red wine may help protect teeth by stopping harmful bacteria.
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Oxford wine tasting team beats Cambridge in annual taste off
The 65th Varsity blind tasting was taken by Oxford over a less experienced Cambridge team.
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Wines of GB unveil new brand identity
Wines of GB launched their new brand identity this week, receiving a mixed response from wine critics and the trade.
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Chile could become the UK's 2nd biggest exporter of wine by 2020
Vinexpo research predicts Chile will become the number 2 supplier of wine in the UK by 2020.
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China prefers wines with corks over screw caps
98.6% of Urban Chinese prefer wines with corks over screw caps.
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Champagne house Pommery first to release English Fizz!
Vranken Pommery Monopole launches English Fizz grown and made for them by Hampshire wine producer Hattingley Valley.
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UK the fourth most expensive place in Europe for a drink
The UK average drink price is 43% above the average in Europe.
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Canadian province Alberta has banned British Columbian (BC) wines
Canadian province Alberta has banned British Columbian (BC) wines, after BC raised concerns about a proposed pipeline running through the state.
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Sassicaia 2015 claimed to be one of the best vintages
Armit wines is preparing to sell Sassicaia 2015 en primeur, with the vintage claiming to be the best in 30 years.
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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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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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