Naked Wines offers $1million in global winemaker competition
Online wine retailer Naked Wines, is launching a global winemaking competition, that will guarantee $1million investment fund for the winners. Judged by hundreds of consumers, the aim of the $1million Zero to … Continue reading
ProWein 2013 set to expand
ProWein, the international wine and spirits fair which took place in Düsseldorf last week, is expanding next year in Germany, and considering taking the fair overseas. Show organiser Danila Avdiu … Continue reading
Chocolate wine takes US and UK by storm
A chocolate infused wine called Chocolate Shop has surprised its creators with surging demand from a wide range of consumers in the US and UK. “We thought the market would … Continue reading
Is California Facing a Grape Shortage?
Grape prices are going up, but consumers have grown accustomed to bargains California’s grapegrowers finally have something to cheer about—grape prices are going up. But does that mean higher prices … Continue reading
Camel Valley and Ridge View top latest blind test
English sparkling favourites Camel Valley and Ridge View came out ahead in a major tasting of 94 sparkling wines – most of them from the UK – held in London … Continue reading
Moet embarks on major expansion
Moet & Chandon is undertaking a major expansion of its production facilities, in anticipation of rising global demand for Champagne. // Moët: ‘anticipate capacity’ The company has been focusing on … Continue reading
Negociants UK to sell direct to independents
Yalumba owned, Negociants UK is to begin selling its wines direct to independent merchants and restaurants. It has added wines from Barossa Valley’s and Brokenwood from the Hunter Valley, as … Continue reading
Rioja produces first commercial sweet wines
Two Rioja producers have revived the region’s tradition of producing late-harvest wines. Raisined Viura in January, Bodegas Loli Casado Dinastía Vivanco and Bodegas Loli Casado, both in Rioja Alavesa, are among the … Continue reading
English Wine Producers announces summer trade activities
English Wine Producers (EWP), has announced two key activities this year to help the trade work more closely with the industry during the Queen’s Jubilee and London Olympics. The Annual English Wine … Continue reading
François Lurton Sells His Portuguese Wineries
Global vintner bids farewell to the Douro Valley because of tough local economy French vintner François Lurton has sold his ownership stake in his two high-quality Portuguese estates, Quinta do … Continue reading
Competition. UKVINE – UK Wine Label of the Year 2012.
www.ukvine.com Do you think your wine label designs stand head and shoulders above the competition? On the first anniversary of the launch of ukvine.com, the website’s founders James Graham and … Continue reading
Marlborough touted as next big Pinot region
Marlborough is emerging as one of the most exciting regions to watch for New Zealand Pinot Noir, according to a number of the country’s top producers. Steve Smith MW, founder … Continue reading
