The premium spirits sector shows no signs of slowing down, and with winter around the corner, it's time to stock up on indulgent whisky.

Across the country, enterprises are adapting and changing the way they do business as the economy awakens from a coma.

A strong portfolio of brands and geographic diversification will stand the business in good stead over the medium term.

The United Kingdom market has been performing strongly for Australian Vintage, with the low $A a plus for its brands including McGuigan.

The bottler is temporarily withdrawing its dividend guidance after earnings fell about 15 per cent in the March quarter and volumes plunged 30 per cent in April.

Can't go out? Let the sommeliers and vintners come to you via virtual tastings, writes Max Allen.

Penfolds needs to prove that its Californian red wine extension and a French champagne under its banner can actually work over the long term.

CEO Mike Clarke says a separation is ''relatively easy'' and will allow French and US versions of Penfolds to be supercharged, as well as the Australian range.

Move over artisan gin: here comes artisanitiser, as a slew of local boutique distillers join the fight against COVID-19.

The founder of Fowles Wine is on a mission to get people closer to their food – with help from his grapes.