A jaunt to Spain’s sunny Rías Baixas, a club full of artisan Aussie winemakers and a sweet tasting at BAFTA make up another interesting week for the drinks trade.

A winery in Chicago is tapping into the ceaseless demand for all things Harry Potter by hosting a four-course Harry Potter wine pairing dinner.

The trend for sparkling Albariño is on the rise as winemakers in Rías Baixas in northwest Spain seek to capitalise on the global popularity of sparkling wine.

Gin is very much on trend at the moment, and with its surge in popularity not looking like slowing down we bring you five gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on a gin lover’s face.

A synthetic alcohol that reduces the risk of a hangover could replace fermented and distilled alcohol by 2050, claims its inventor.