Roux leaves Graham Beck after 15 years

Jacques Roux, marketing and sales director of Graham Beck Wines in South Africa, is to leave the company after 15 years.

Showcase Showdown

2005 is already a landmark year for the International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). In March, the company opened its new, customised premises in Dunsfold Park, Surrey, with a 25,000-bottle capacity and room for expansion.

IWSC trophy winners announced at Vinexpo

The International Wine and Spirit Competition used the opening day of Vinexpo earlier this week to announce the first round of Trophy Winners in this year's competition.

Leading from the front

What makes great leaders in our industry?' asked Lulie Halstead at the LIWSF Wine MBA seminar.

Vergelegen launches most expensive SA wine in history

Award-winning producer Vergelegen has launched V', the most expensive South African wine ever released.

Wine MBA event

Five high-profile leaders in the world wine community are set to be quizzed by Harpers editor Christian Davis at a special event at this year's London International Wine & Spirits Fair.

THE INTERVIEW - LUDOVIC PECH

Ludovic Pech - Assistant manager, Chapter One, Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, Kent Interview: Christian Davis

THE INTERVIEW - NELEEN STRAUSS

Neleen Strauss, Co-owner, Vivat Bacchus, London. Interview: Josie Butchart

ANALYSE THIS

The drinks industry - where has it been, who are the top performers and where is it going? Matt Guarente and Rob Griffin ask the Square Mile's top equity analysts to crystallise their thoughts

TARGET PRACTICE

Having jettisoned the arrogance of Apartheid-era South African winemaking, Cape producers have made significant inroads into the lower price points in the UK market. Now, key exporters are targeting the higher price points, with greater emphasis on premium wines. Tim Atkin MW reports on their chances of making the leap

SUNSHINE AND SHOWERS

Europeans often fall into the trap of thinking that Southern Hemisphere summers are as consistent as ours are fickle. But the 2002 vintage confounded that notion, with Australia experiencing its coldest-ever summer in some areas, and the south of Chile one of its wettest. Harpers reviews the mixed harvest in key New World countries

LET'S PUT ON THE SHOW RIGHT HERE . . . .

The 21st London International Wine & Spirits Fair is almost upon us, and this year it's all change, as the fair heads east to take up residence at ExCeL in London's Docklands. Jack Hibberd looks at the reasons behind the move and its chance of success, while David Williams previews the producers and wines on show

RED RIBAND

Despite differences in classifications and hierarchies between the Old and New World, there's one list that every Cabernet Sauvignon producer would love to be on. Anthony Rose presents his top 20 Cabernets from around the world

STELLENBOSCH AND VINFRUCO MERGE

KWV SACKS TWO WINEMAKERS IN SA SAUVIGNON SCANDAL

By Stuart Peskett

17 GET PLATTER FIVE-STAR TREATMENT

STELLENBOSCH AND VINFRUCO MERGE

FRIDJHON UNREPENTANT

By Stuart Peskett

BOUTINOT BUYS SOUTH AFRICAN WINE FARM

By Jack Hibberd

BOSCHENDAL SOLD

By Jack Hibberd