The likes of Bonny Doon and Schug have teamed up with the world’s first smart wine bottle, Kuvée, which promises to keep wine fresh for 30 days.

Fine wine merchants have largely predicted that the market will end in the black this year – though their predictions have been less bullish than in 2015.

The UK wine and spirits trade has overwhelmingly come out in support of Britain remaining in the European Union.

Japanese sake producers are to exhibit at the London Wine Fair for the first time, as interest in the Japanese rice wine grows across the on-trade.

A case against several leading Californian wine brands alleging that their wines contain “extremely elevated” levels of arsenic has been dismissed by a judge.

UK sommeliers are being invited to take part in the The Ruinart Challenge 2016 for the chance to win a 4-day educational trip to Champagne.

Sparkling wines from English estate Ridgeview in Sussex are proving a hit abroad, with 30% of the company’s sales now going to export markets.

The Co-op has refreshed its BWS sector, adding 33 new wines and adopting a tailored approach to different areas and customer profiles.

Battle over beer distribution hits Charlotte

Strongbow Cider debuts 'Made for Ice' program