Wine

‘Government hell-bent’ on ignoring wine and spirits sector

23-Sep-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The UK Government has neglected the importance of the wine sector to the country’s economy, according to the head of the wine and spirits association (WSTA).

Wine sales still in decline

03-Sep-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Total wine and Champagne volume sales in the UK remain in decline and have dropped by 2.4% year on year in pubs, according to new figures.

Star introduces own wine brand

20-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Star Pubs & Bars has launched its own wine label in a bid to introduce ethical wines and expand premium options in its pubs.

Bibendum boss: 'No such thing as inexpensive wine anymore'

19-Aug-2019 By Ed Bedington

The wine sector is failing to bring younger drinkers on board which could lead to a "slow motion car crash" for the category, according to Bibendum’s Michael Saunders.

Crisp white wines are UK drinkers' favourite, survey reveals

14-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Wine has been revealed as the nation’s most widely drunk alcoholic drink, in a new YouGov survey.

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Sandro Bottega: Prosecco is the greatest wine in the world

26-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

Present in more than 130 countries worldwide with its own wines and spirits, Bottega Spa stands out for its production of Prosecco and well-known sparkling wines.

Jon Bon Jovi launches super-premium rosé in the UK

24-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

American singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi has launched a rosé wine in the UK – which will be available to the on-trade.

Brancott Estate low-calorie wine is relaunched

24-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

Pernod Ricard has entered the lower-alcohol wine UK market – four years after its Brancott Estate wines were last available.

Prosecco bubble hasn’t burst yet, says Bottega boss

17-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

The founder of Prosecco producer Bottega has bitten back at claims that the UK has reached ‘peak Prosecco’ and shared his thoughts on why quality is of the utmost importance to the category.

CannaWine: a company leading the cannabis wine wave

06-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

With attitudes towards cannabis softening in many parts of the world in recent years, there are many new ideas about how to use the plant – including adding it to wine.

UK wine exports set to break new records

05-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

English wine exports could reach £350m by 2040 as the industry targets emerging markets.

Chapel Down releases its first sparkling Bacchus variant

04-Jun-2019 By Robert Mann

Chapel Down put some sparkle into English Wine Week last week by issuing a new release.

Combined Chapel Down Group sales exceed £13m

03-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

The owner of Chapel Down Wine and Spirits and Curious Drinks registered a 10% year-on-year increase in combined sales for the 12 months to 31 December, according to its latest figures.

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What’s on at Imbibe Live 2019?

30-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Celebrating its 10th year, Imbibe Live is back at the London Olympia with a raft of expert speakers, along with new products and exhibitors, as The Morning Advertiser reveals in this guide to the show.

UK is ‘one of the world’s fastest-growing wine regions’

28-May-2019 By Robert Mann

To celebrate English and Welsh Wine Week, industry body WineGB has announced that 3m vines are due to be planted this year – resulting in a 24% rise in land under vine in Britain in just one year.