Colin Ford

Whitehaven Senior Winemaker Diana Katardzhieva has been named “Best Woman Winemaker” for still white wines at the 2025 Sakura Women’s Wine Awards.

For all the handwringing in Westminster about the perils of alcohol, the numbers tell an awkward story. In 2023, the UK registered 10,473 alcohol-specific deaths, yet alcohol consumption has been on a steady decline, especially among the younger generations.

One of the best new drinks to enter the market this year is, a) not a beer and, b) contains zero alcohol.

Step up Peckham’s Apple Zero.

New Zealand offers some of the greatest wines in the world, at some of the most attractive prices.

New Zealand offers some of the greatest wines in the world, at some of the most attractive prices.

New Zealand offers some of the greatest wines in the world, at some of the most attractive prices.

Pristine, idyllic with an unprecedented trajectory of success and global recognition, Destiny Bay offers an extraordinary chance to “escape from the chaos and invest in paradise,” says co-owner and co-founder Mike Spratt.

World-class local winery Church Road took home six awards across the categories as the Hawke’s Bay Wine Awards showcased the best the region has to offer.

The UK Autumn Budget offered a mixed picture for the drinks industry, with the incoming increase in non-draught duty leaving a bitter taste for many in the sector.

It was announced earlier this year that Paul Mason would be leaving Martinborough Vineyard to join Nga Waka.