UK wine tourism up 55% in two years
WineGB has released its first wine tourism report which shows that visits to UK vineyards and wineries have risen by 55% in two years.
Austria defines legal basis for vineyard classification system
Austria has established the legal basis for the official classification of single vineyards, which will see plots defined as Erste Lage (premier cru) and Große Lage (grand cru).
Treasury Wine Estates to acquire Frank Family Vineyards
Treasury Wine Estates, one of the world’s largest wine companies, has announced an agreement to acquire Frank Family Vineyards including the historic winery, brand and vineyard holdings.
Severe frost devastates French vineyards
Vineyards across France have been hit hard by overnight frosts, partially compromising the 2021 harvest.
Bollinger to acquire US-based Ponzi Vineyards
The Bollinger family has announced the acquisition of Oregon-based Ponzi Vineyards which will be its first winery in the US.
Lebanese winery Ixsir gears up for export drive
Lebanese wine producer Ixsir is ramping up its focus on exports after the domestic market was hit by a double whammy of hyperinflation and Covid-19.
English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber expects to increase its production capacity by 220,000 bottles per year after expanding into Kent.
Prosecco: The sweet spot
Prosecco producers are looking for ways to beat the ravages of climate change in the vineyards. Shay Waterworth reports from Italy
CEDC takes Barefoot to Poland
Central European Distribution Corporation (CEDC) has extended its links with Gallo Vineyards to include the distribution of Barefoot wines in Poland.
Napa Valley trade association appoints 2012 board
Napa Valley Vintners (NVV), a non-profit trade association, has announced its new board of directors for 2012.
Gallo launches nail wraps that smell of merlot rosé
Gallo Family Vineyards has announced a partnership to launch the world’s first-ever scented nail wrap.
NZ: Winegrowers aim for organic
New Zealand: An organic wine group has set a goal for 20% of New Zealand vineyards to be organic by 2020.
Graham Beck dies
Graham Beck, the name behind one of South Africa’s best-known wine brands, has died aged 80.