Trend watch: Premium Australia and New Zealand on the rise
On Trade sales of Australian and New Zealand wines over £25 are up, while sales of entry level wines are dipping. Are consumers starting to head south of the equator for that special bottle? Read More
New Zealand – more than a one-trick pony
The last few years have seen a new era for New Zealand wine. For one thing, the vines have gotten older and wiser – and so have the producers tending them. Elegance, freshness and balance have become core values of the country’s premium offering. Read More
Top 8 wine trends for 2018
It’s time to reflect on the year that was and look ahead to what the New Year might have in store for the UK On Trade. Our customers, sales teams and award-winning market insights team picked eight top wine trends to look out for in 2018. Read More
Biodynamics - just a load of manure?
It's a topic that causes debate in the wine world, but biodynamic winemaking appears to be here to stay. But what is it really all about? We talk to our resident expert Gergely Barsi Szabo and biodynamic winemaker James Millton to find out... Read More
Biodynamic and Organic Wine: A Grower's Perspective
We caught up with Clare Allan from Huia, one of our organic and biodynamic growers.
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March - Just Like the 'Transitional Man'
A wine recommendation for this 'in-between season' Read More
Judging a book by its cover: Beautiful label design
Why a great wine label can generate even greater sales. Read More
Seriously cool: the allure of cool-climate wine
Cool-climate wine is, well… cool. Changing temperatures and rising levels of carbon dioxide are gently moving the best, most interesting, coolest vineyards further north – in the north – and south – in the south. Read More
Huia Pinot Noir (Marlborough, New Zealand)
Huia is a tiny operation based in Marlborough, creating delicious, biodynamic wines and all in small quantities.
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MANA: Natural Winemaking in Marlborough, New Zealand
MANA promotes environmentally-friendly biodynamic viticulture in Marlborough.
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Te Awa Left Field Merlot/Malbec (Hawkes Bay, New Zealand)
The Left Field Merlot/Malbec proves there is much more to New Zealand than just Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir.
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The Deep South: Winemaking at the end of the world
We spoke with Paul Pujol, winemaker at Prophet's Rock, about what inspires him and what makes Prophet's Rock different to other New Zealand wines.
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Interview with Amber from SOHO
We caught up with Amber from SOHO Wine Co. while she is visiting the UK.
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Friday Quiz: Australia and New Zealand
Everyone’s tasted wine from Australia and New Zealand, but how well do know these countries’ grapes, regions and styles?
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Sommelier Wine Awards 2017: the lowdown
Our fantastic producers have won a host of awards this year - check them out.
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