Raventos i Blanc to quit Cava appellation
Signs of a confidence crisis among Cava producers are growing after leading sparkling winemaker Raventos i Blanc announced it will leave the appellation.
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Barclays' Sark vines vandalised
The wine estate on the Channel Island of Sark belonging to billionaire brothers the Barclays has been vandalised by local protestors.
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Producers desert Cava DO for its 'detrimental' image
Sparkling producers in the Penedes wine zone of Spain are abandoning the Cava appellation and branding their wines 'Spanish sparkling wine'.
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Cloudy Bay unveils Otago Pinot Noir
Celebrated New Zealand producer Cloudy Bay has unveiled plans to launch a new Central Otago Pinot Noir this year.
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David Cox leaves New Zealand winegrowers
New Zealand Winegrowers has announced the surprise resignation of its European director, David Cox.
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Russian floods 'destroy' state winery
Devastating flash floods have claimed more than 170 lives and entirely destroyed at least one winery in the Krasnodar region of southern Russia, local industry members say.
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China to drink more white wine, says study
White wine consumption in mainland China is set to rise significantly over the next five years, according to a study undertaken by analysts Wine Intelligence.
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California grape prices rise
Californian grape prices are expected to rise significantly this year as demand continues to exceed supply, although talk of a crisis is overstated, say industry insiders.
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Abrau-Durso to release still wine
Russia's oldest sparkling wine producer is planning to release a new range of still wines.
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Surge in imports into China as consumers look beyond France
Wine imports into China reached record levels in 2011, while there is evidence that the Chinese demand for imported wine is continuing to diversify.
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Australian floods blight vintage in Riverina
Wine growers in the Riverina district of Australia are recovering from a series of 'unprecedented' floods, which have blighted an otherwise promising 2012 vintage.
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First Costa Rica winery launched
Napa Valley wine consultant Kerry Damskey has pioneered Costa Rica's first commercial winery.
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'Corruption and smuggling' damaging Thai import prospects
The market for imported wine in Thailand is being hampered by a draconian tax regime, and has subsequently led to high levels of corruption, senior wine professionals say.
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Vega Sicilia to release Rioja wine
Renowned Spanish producer Vega Sicilia will release its new Rioja wine – a joint venture with a member of the Rothschild family – next year.
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Wineries report damage to vines 'minimal' in Margaret River fires
The evacuation of the Margaret River region has ended, as the devastating bush fires that swept through a series of National Parks last week are brought under control.
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Antinori to open up cellars
The wine cellars of renowned Tuscan producer Antinori are to be opened to the public for the first time.
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Vega Sicilia legal battle to last 'up to 5 years'
Renowned Spanish producer Vega Sicilia has become embroiled in a 'lamentable' family conflict as managing director Pablo Alvarez battles his father for control of the estate.
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Stalemate in Margaret River battle against miners
The continuing battle to prevent mining exploration in the Margaret River region has reached an uncertain stalemate, with little sign that a quick resolution will be forthcoming.
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Margaret River faces threats from mining and breweries
Margaret River wine producers are fighting a continuous battle to protect their region, as further mining proposals and new brewery developments encroach on vineland.
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Champagne copes with 'difficult' vintage
The 2011 Champagne vintage is being hailed as one of the most unusual in the region's history, as vignerons deal with the aftermath of one of the most difficult growing seasons on record.
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India inches towards lower taxation on alcohol
India and the European Union are in the final stages of negotiating a free trade agreement that could result in a substantial reduction in India's high tariffs on imported alcohol.
