Two executives at UK wine merchant Jascots have purchased a controlling share in the company from founder Jack Scott, who will remain as a non-executive director.

Beaujolais producer Xavier Benier is to release a Viognier from the region under a Vin de France label.

The poor quality of low-priced Sherry is turning potential consumers away from the category, says the export manager of one of Jerez’s most historic wineries.

The first written elements of the Bible may be much older than previously thought, some scholars now think, thanks to new studies based on detailed wine and food rations for soldiers in ancient Judah.

The scorching summer weather in 2015 has driven some Beaujolais wines to previously unknown alcoholic heights, but many producers are not overly bothered.

The terroir conversation has taken so long to come to California as the state has chosen to focus on winemakers rather than the land, according to one producer.

Leading Cava producer Freixenet has launched a new Cava which is designed to be enjoyed over ice.

Natural wine bar The Remedy in Fitzrovia has hooked up with French burger specialist Big Fernand on a pop-up natural wine bar and gourmet hamburger “salon”.

With pop-up stands showcasing unsung regions, the launch of a first-of-its-kind data platform and a tie-in with May’s International Cool Climate Symposium, the London Wine Fair taking place at the beginning of May will present its most diverse offering yet.

A new wine dispenser, claiming to pour the perfect glass and learn a user’s preferences, has been launched on crowdfunding site Kickstarter, earning its target of $100,000 in just 15 hours.