Markets

New opportunities in the UK

The UK is a tough market to enter, with high competition and low margins. But Patricia Langton says an opportunity for wine producers is opening in the premium on-trade.

Who’s Who in Poland

Poland is one of Europe’s fastest-growing wine markets. Wojciech Bońkowski analyses who really influences it.

Austin wine powers

The city of Austin, capital of the state of Texas, is known for its live music and film industries, as well as its hipster vibe. Here are some of its most exciting wine retailers.

Retail in the Windy City

Chicago in the state of Illinois, one of America’s largest cities, is famed for its architecture and museums.

Notable retailers of three US cities

As the United States becomes the biggest and most exciting wine market in the world, wine stores are popping up everywhere. Here is Scott Saunders’ guide to some of the most intriguing retailers in major cities. First up, Seattle.

Aussie leviathan

Although Woolworths is almost unknown outside Australia and New Zealand, it is one of the world’s top 20 retailers and it dominates Australian wine sales. Jeni Port takes a look.

Australia opens its doors

Its proximity to Asia coupled with a largely European population has given Australians a diverse and adventurous approach to food and wine. Jeni Port says this makes for a market that’s increasingly open to imports.

Beijing connections

Given the incredible diversity of the wine market, it isn't surprising to find a wide range of retail models in China. Jim Boyce identifies seven companies that got their start in Beijing.

Hong Kong’s independents

Opening a wine establishment in Hong Kong is an act of faith, because the person most likely to profit is the landlord. Yet some businesses are thriving. Annabel Jackson takes a look.

London’s wine heart

Berry Bros & Rudd has been an integral part of the British wine trade since the seventeenth century. Yet it’s their ability to grasp the future before others that is the secret to their longevity. Adam Lechmere pays them a visit.

Who’s Who in Russia

The Russian market was thrown into turmoil after the 2014 annexation of Crimea and the subsequent devaluation of the ruble. Anton Moiseenko identifies the major players – both new and established – of Russia’s wine trade.

Best in class

Their wines stunned the world when they not only came trumps at the famous Berlin tasting, but they continued to triumph at such tastings thereafter. Adam Lechmere visits Errazuriz in Chile.

Brazil’s vibrant market

Inflation may be rampant and the currency may be fluctuating, but Brazilian consumers are continuing their love affair with wine. Christian Burgos looks at the past year and identifies the winners and losers.

Championing wine in India

The Indian wine market has performed very poorly in recent years when compared with its counterpart in China, but one dynamic company has bucked that trend. As Subhash Arora reports, Rajeev Samant of Sula Vineyards is quietly revolutionising his country.

The wine companion

James Halliday has been one of Australia’s most authoritative wine voices for more than four decades. He may have cut down the number of wines he tastes per day, but he remains as important as ever, finds Jeni Port.