Top 10 wine consuming countries
Still light wine consumption across the world is expected to grow well into 2014, but will the traditional countries head the table in two years time?
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 1 Comment »Wine
Rising alcohol not nature’s fault
Increasing alcohol levels among Napa Valley wines was attributed to viticulture and winemaking, not climate change, during a tasting of labels from the region in London yesterday.
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 3 Comments »Australian wine exports slide
The UK remains Australia’s top destination for exports, despite volumes falling by 7% in the 12 months to March.
Tuesday, April 24th, 2012 No Comments »Spain excites with its cool-climate whites
UK buyers are embracing wines from Ribeiro and Ribeira Sacra in the search for new Spanish whites from Galicia.
Monday, April 23rd, 2012 3 Comments »Nigeria develops thirst for wine
The value of Nigeria’s wine industry is expected to reach US$370 million by 2015, as Nigerians develop a thirst for high end wine and spirits.
Monday, April 23rd, 2012 No Comments »Burgundy grabs headlines but claret buying sees a shift
Burgundy was the star attraction at last week’s auctions in Hong Kong and London but it was the sales of claret that most betrayed changing buying trends.
Monday, April 23rd, 2012 No Comments »California grape shortage: a crisis for 2012?
Wineries in California are scrambling for grapes and wine.
Monday, April 23rd, 2012 5 Comments »Trade predicts limited demand for 2011
Liv-ex’s trade survey has revealed that its members predict little demand for the new vintage and rated Lafite as the major disappointment.
Friday, April 20th, 2012 No Comments »Drinkaware chief exec resigns
Drinkaware chief executive Chris Sorek has resigned three and a half years after he was appointed to head up the alcohol education charity.
Friday, April 20th, 2012 No Comments »Magrez adds to Bordeaux empire
French wine magnate, Bernard Magrez, has added three Bordeaux properties to his extensive portfolio of estates.
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