Constellation's Amberley Estate sale 'atypical'
Drinks giant Constellation insists its retention of the Amberley Estate brand name after selling off the assets does not set a precedent for future divestments.
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Great Western Wines founder explains sale decision
The founder of Great Western Wines has revealed why he sold his business to London importer Enotria.
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South African wine plan breaches European laws
A South African proposal to allow producers to water down musts would flout European law, says the WSTA.
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Brown Bros buys Tamar Ridge Estates
Leading Victorian winery, Brown Brothers, has acquired Tasmanian producer Tamar Ridge Estates.
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Champagne best served like beer, say French
French scientists have discovered the secret to keeping the fizz in a glass of Champagne: pour it like a beer.
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High prices, low stocks stifle Asia’s appetite for 2009s
The 2009 vintage was billed as the year Asian markets would jump aboard the en primeur train but small allocations, high prices and a continued reluctance to buy wine as futures in China have been blamed for a less successful campaign than expected.
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Berry Bros launches publishing division
Britain’s oldest wine and spirit merchant has launched a publishing arm.
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Bordeaux aims to sweeten up US market
Bordeaux’s sweet wine producers are heading to the US to host after-work parties in a bid to make the category 'young' and 'fun'.
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Bordeaux 2009 allocations questioned by merchants
A leading fine wine merchant has questioned 'inadequate' allocations by Bordeaux negociants, and called for them to review their distribution in time for the 2010 campaign.
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Asia fails to fulfil en primeur promise
The 2009 vintage was billed as the year the Asian markets would jump aboard the en primeur train but leading merchants are now admitting it did not live up to the hype.
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Broadbent: Consumer 'so confused' by wine
Big business and a lack of consumer knowledge are the latest challenges facing the wine industry, says Decanter columnist Michael Broadbent.
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'Old-fashioned' Bordeaux leaps into 21st century
Bordeaux aims to banish its 'old-fashioned' reputation with the launch of an iPhone App in the autumn.
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Cork uses environmental card in latest campaign
As alternative closures now account for a third of the total market, the cork industry is mounting a new consumer campaign focusing on natural cork’s green credentials.
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Madiran producer sells en primeur
A leading Madiran producer is launching the region’s first-ever en primeur campaign in the UK.
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EU says no to organic wine
The European Union has rejected a proposal to create an organic wine category, despite regulation being 'urgently needed'.
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Australia welcomes reduced harvest
Australia is making 'good progress' in reducing its wine glut and now needs to start rebuilding its reputation, a leading industry body says.
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Small New Zealand harvest welcomed
New Zealand wine producers are welcoming a smaller harvest than expected.
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New Zealand plans US push
A government-funded campaign promoting premium New Zealand wines in the United States is expected to launch this autumn.
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Champagne discounting will damage image for years
Deep discounting by Champagne producers is 'very dangerous' if the region wants to maintain its long-term health, a senior Champagne academic has said.
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One-third of Australia's vines 'should be grubbed up'
A leading academic has claimed Australia needs to reduce its vineyard area by as much as 30%.
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New Zealand 'could lose top slot'
The New Zealand wine industry could lose its premium reputation if government does not support its marketing efforts.
