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Peter Gago: natural methods shouldn't govern winemaking

Published:  31 May, 2012

Penfolds chief winemaker Peter Gago has a lot of respect for natural winemaking, but believes it shouldn't govern the process of making a good wine.

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At Your Service blog

Published:  30 May, 2012

Bargain-basement branding and boredom blog by Christopher Piper, chairman of Christopher Piper Wines in Ottery St Mary, Devon.

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Speed dating with the suppliers

Published:  30 May, 2012

Thierry's Wine Services and Cavendish Wines share vital statistics in a quick-fire round of questions and answers. Could these be the suppliers for you?

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Pernod Ricard recreates Yellow Spot Irish whiskey

Published:  25 May, 2012

Pernod Ricard UK has recreated the 1960s Yellow Spot Single Pot Still Irish whiskey as part of its continued commitment to reinvigorate the category.

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LIWF: Day Two, Live Blog

Published:  23 May, 2012


The events as they happen on day two of the London International Wine Fair at ExCel.

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Harpers Awards 2012 winners

Published:  23 May, 2012

Bibendum, Majestic, Sainsbury's, The Sampler, Tanner's, Jose Pizarro and Pollen Street Social were some of the big name winners at last night's inaugural Harpers Awards.

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Treasury Wine Estates launches Beringer Classics to hit premium US wine market in UK

Published:  22 May, 2012

Treasury Wine Estates is launching Beringer Classics in a bid to capture a significant share of the premium £6+ US wine category in the UK.

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Jancis Robinson picks out lower alcohol, cooler climate and regional varieties as trends

Published:  21 May, 2012

Quality over quantity, celebrating wholesomeness, cutting down on oak and alcohol content, seeking out cooler climates and reintroducing regional varieties are just some of the trends in wine identified by Jancis Robinson MW.

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Michael Stoddart explores the 'economic deception' behind supermarket wines

Published:  21 May, 2012

Vino Ignobile?

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Malbec World Day boosts Argentinian premium sales at Majestic

Published:  18 May, 2012

Majestic Wine saw strong sales of premium Argentinian wines during the second annual Malbec World Day.

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LIWF - hidden gems at Treasury

Published:  18 May, 2012

There's a host of hidden gems over at Treasury Wine Estates, with launches from its world brands Penfolds, Beringer, Wolf Blass and Rosemount.

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Free Run launches its own French wine brand

Published:  18 May, 2012

Free Run Wines is launching its own French wine brand - Les Calades - to plug what it sees as a gap in the market.

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Full list of Harpers Awards finalists revealed

Published:  18 May, 2012


The full list of finalists for next week's inaugural Harpers Awards can now be revealed.

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Oxford Landing Estates launches Nice One Sunshine campaign

Published:  11 May, 2012

Oxford Landing Estates is to run a month-long Nice One Sunshine poster campaign in London Underground and National Rail stations to coincide with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

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Cono Sur unveils premium packaging for Bicicleta

Published:  10 May, 2012

Cono Sur is to unveil new premium packaging for its range of Bicicleta wines at this month's London International Wine Fair.

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New restaurant showcases Basque cuisine

Published:  10 May, 2012

A new restaurant inspired by the gastronomy of the Basque region is opening in London.

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Bodegas Riojanas opts for EWGA as UK agent

Published:  10 May, 2012

Bodegas Riojanas has appointed Lancashire-based EWGA as its agent for the UK.

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Brancott Estate 2012 vintage of "exceptional quality"

Published:  08 May, 2012

Marlborough-based winery Brancott Estate has indicated its 2012 vintage is "the finest Marlborough has ever experienced".

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Brancott Estate: 2012 is finest-ever Marlborough vintage

Published:  08 May, 2012

Marlborough-based winery Brancott Estate has indicated its 2012 vintage is "the finest Marlborough has ever experienced".

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Harpers Awards finalists revealed

Published:  04 May, 2012

The runners and riders for the inaugural Harpers Awards include leading players from the national and independent on and off-trade sectors, as well as major wine and spirits suppliers and distributors.

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