Glenrothes 1995 - it's a lively one

Initially launched at Whisky Live Tokyo in February, the Glenrothes 1995 Vintage (abv 43%, rrp £45.00 Berry Bros & Rudd) is now being rolled out internationally.

Insieme - Fairtrade meets natural wine

Stefano Girelli, from organic Sicilian estate, Feudo di Santa Tresa and Fair Trade South African producer, Stellar Winery, have teamed up to create Insieme (rrp £7.99).

John Radford: my thoughts on Valencia's new Vino de Pago

With the news that the regional government of Valencia has ratified its first (and Spain's tenth) Vino de Pago - Finca Terrerazo - perhaps it's time to clear up the confusion about what a 'pago' really is.

Vinexpo 2011: An independent merchant's view

Karl Walton, the manager of Hennings Wine Merchants in Petworth, West Sussex gives his views of his trip to Vinexpo

Vinexpo news - varietal wines find favour in UK

Varietal wines are perceived as the "most dynamic sector" in the UK drink's market, according to findings revealed at Vinexpo in Sopexa's 2011 Wine Trade Monitor.

Vinexpo - visitor numbers up on 2009

Early indication of final visitor numbers to Vinexpo 2011 show a rise of 3% on 2009, suggesting that around 48,000 wine and spirits professionals attended the exhibition.

Origin Wine launches premium Fairtade wine as part of new launches at Vinexpo

Origin Wines is set to introduce three new ranges in to the UK and international wine markets covering low alcohol, organic, Fairtrade and premium wines.

Vinexpo - US finds UK market a 'tough nut to crack'

US producers are finding the UK market a 'tough nut to crack' due to production costs, and a more rigorous UK pricing structure, according to US producers and exporters at Vinexpo.

Vinexpo blog: Bordeaux and en primeur rock

Harpers news editor Gemma McKenna blogs on the lively scenes in Bordeaux from Vinexpo

Vinexpo blog - what does it take to be crowned Best Sommelier of the World?

Harpers features editor Laura Clark blogs from Vinexpo 2011.

Spanish producer Vicente Gandia signs deal with Bottle Green

Spanish wine producer, Vicente Gandia, said it has signed a deal with UK wine agency Bottle Green to help drive its wines in the UK off-trade.

Collaboration and partnership is way forward for global wine industry, says Vinexpo's Robert Beynat

A key consequence of the 2009/2010 global financial crisis has been the willingness of international wine players to work far more collaboratively and for the world wine industry to act far more as one, according to Robert Beynat, chief executive of Vinexpo.

We must do more to fight "Ayotallahs" in health sector, warns Vinexpo's Robert Beynat

The global wine industry needs to ensure it does everything it can to take the "fight to the Ayotollahs" in the health sector that are threatening to restrict the responsible way in which it sells and promotes its wines, according to Robert Beynat, chief executive of Vinexpo.

Vinexpo to retun to the United States but not as an exhibition

Vinexpo is set to return to the United States with an as yet to be confirmed event, but it would not be a full blown exhibition similar to the ones in Bordeaux and Hong Kong, revealed chief executive Robert Beynat at Vinexpo 2011 today.

New Zealand harvest up 23%

The 2011 New Zealand grape harvest has seen 23% more grapes being picked in response to rising sales.

Rubaiyat Chardonnay - a bit special

It was the first time at the LIWF for the Bulgaria Wine Club.

Freixenet claims Mia is biggest still wine launch of the year

Freixenet has launched a new mainstream Spanish wine brand aimed at attracting more women to the Spanish wine category.

LIWF - De Bortoli to present Rococo rosé

Australian winery De Bortoli will have chief winemaker Steve Webber on hand, who remains true to the De Bortoli belief that "wine should reflect site and season and have a sense of place".

LIWF - What's new at Boutinot?

Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson head line up for Wine Future 2011 in Hong Kong

Robert Parker and Jancis Robinson MW are two of a stellar line up of wine personalities from around the world for WineFuture 2011 which is being held in Hong Kong between November 6-8.