When the ruble collapsed in December 2014, the impact on the Russian wine market was immediate, with business closures and supplier squeezes. Anton Moiseenko speaks to the trade to make sense of what happened and what the consequences will be.

Norwegians have been Mjød beer drinkers since Viking days, only taking to wine in recent years. Yet today, Norway is an important monopoly market. Mai Tjemsland MW looks at who dominates the wine trade.

Litmus Wines is a one-stop shop consultancy who can offer a winery everything from winemaking through to marketing, says Adam Lechmere. Its greatest asset is its founder, who can claim to have played a role in shaking up the wine world.

The German wine market can be complicated for outsiders. However, those who understand the market structure and have key contacts with specialist dealers can bypass the large importers, finds Jürgen Mathäß.

Although Germany is the world’s largest import market, it’s always been perceived as difficult, with consumers who are only interested in price. Jürgen Mathäß discovers new research that offers a different way of looking at the market.

Ian Harris has been the head of the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) since 2012. In that time, he's seen how the global wine scene has changed. He speaks to Robert Joseph.

Paul Molleman represents the Wine Institute of California in the Netherlands. He spoke about his role to Felicity Carter

The family behind the famous Spanish brand Vega Sicilia are in dispute with one another. James Lawrence takes a look at what can happen to a wine business when family members disagree.

When Mads Stensgaard took control of Copenhagen’s venerable wine shop Kjær & Sommerfeldt, everything looked rosy. Then came the global financial crisis. Elsebeth Lohfert reports on how a new style of management turned things around.

Oscar Farinetti’s Eataly food chain has a turnover of €300m and ambitious plans for further international expansion, but he is also a major player in the Italian wine industry. Michèle Shah reports.

While the Spanish economy is still in crisis, its wine sector is a financial bright spot. James Lawrence identifies some of the industry leaders.

At an age when many men are considering retirement, Aurelio Montes is more vital than ever, with plans to expand the Viña Montes brand he co-founded in Chile in 1987 – with a little help from feng shui. Dr Stephen Quinn reports.

From the outside, the UK market looks to be dominated by supermarkets and big wine chains. But it still has a thriving independent sector. Richard Woodard identifies the top ten independents.

Bordeaux-based Castel Group, a wine empire whose interests span the globe, work to a simple principle: if consumers want something, then provide it. Sophie Kevany reports.