The organisers of the London Wine Fair have reported a small decrease in visitor numbers for this year`s show. The Fair saw 14,401 attendees this year, 2% less than in 2015 (although still more than in 2014, the year that saw a return to London Olympia). Visitor breakdown by sector remained the same, with just under a third (30%) of visitors attending from the on-trade, and 10% of visitors from the independent sector.

New York, NY. May 16, 2016 –USA Trade Tasting 2017 will be held at The Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City on May 16-17.

A Vancouver-based lawyer specializing in the tricky rules around selling Canadian wine says winemakers are excited about a `breakthrough` court decision that could pave the way for regional vintages to be sold across provincial lines.

Diageo has named former Bacardi CEO Javier Ferrán successor to the group`s chairman, Franz Humer, who will retire on 1 January 2017.

The British Bottle Company has agreed a deal with US-based Vine Street Imports to distribute the wines of four English producers, making it the largest portfolio of English wines available in any market outside of the UK.

Coimbatore, 15th May 2016 - The first premium rum brand from India - Wild Tiger Special Reserve Rum (dark) is all set to be retailed in the skies. After a successful trade launch in the UK in November 2015 and official launch in UAE markets as well as Bangalore and Mumbai Duty Free, Wild Tiger Rum is now ready to foray into on board sales with its launch on the Tiger Airways, Singapore starting in July this year.

The App aimed at off-trade retailers to help maximize wine sales on the shop floor Called `WineWise`, retailers can access the app via their smartphones, which contains quick hints and tips covering topics including what to stock based on consumer trends and best-selling wines, advice on effective point of sale displays and advice on how to secure sales while on the shop floor.

GI Partners, which owns a controlling share of Duckhorn, has invested in the company founded by Gil Nickel.

Bipartisan effort would lower taxes on sparkling wine and still wines over 14% alcohol.

Crystal glass decanter has a plunger that forms an air tight seal inside. Oxygen in the air can cause wine to spoil over time, damaging its taste. When pushed down air is pumped out of the decanter, keeping it fresh.