World wine consumption and production have plummeted to their lowest levels in over 60 years as the wine industry grapples ...

Bicester-based importer North South Wines has announced the appointment of two new team members. Holly Ninnes (pictured, left ...

The wine industry, like many others, faces two common pitfalls. First, saying too much without proof. Claims such as “sustainably made” or “eco-conscious packaging” sound attractive but often lack ...

The Australian producer, Hill-Smith Family Estates, owner of 22 wine brands across its estates in Australia and New Zealand including Oxford Landing and Jansz Tasmania, has announced a 38% reduction ...

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET), the global leader in drinks education, has announced the launch of two new Diploma centres in Toronto, Canada. The centres in the Ontarian capital will enable ...

The report details how many consumers are scaling back their social media feeds and are keen to pursue more mindful and memorable experiences in the real world. Bars are one such place where people ...

Becoming the drinks industry’s answer to the Michelin Guide is no easy feat. As Hannah Sharman-Cox, co-founder of The Pinnacle Guide, says: “It’s one of those things where other people have said ‘I ...

There are a few grapes still out there on the vines, but the verdict on the quality of the 2025 crop was harvested some time ago. After a run of challenging years, South Africa is completing one of ...

I have got to be honest about natural wine. I am not a fan. As a pioneer of organic wine distribution in the UK it hurts me to say that. I started back in 1985. I am a believer that less is more when ...

Total volumes for alcohol declined by 1% in 2024 according to data from the IWSR data, as markets including the US, China, India and Europe failed to live up to forecast expectations. However, pockets ...

Reserve Wines’ willingness to keep things fresh and adapt in an ever-evolving wine market has meant accolades and praise have continued to come the Manchester-based merchant’s way. When one digs a ...