John Pollaers to head up Foster's beer arm after demerger

The Foster's Group has named John Pollaers as the new chief executive officer of its beer division should its proposed demerger continue.

Constellation US announces "outstanding" wines from 2010 vintage

Constellation Wines US, has announced the 2010 vintage will produce "outstanding" wines across its Mondavi and Ravenswood range.

Hardys owner to sell wine brands, says report

Constellation may be about to sell most of its wine businesses outside America, reports suggest.

Geoffrey Dean's Ashes and wine blog: how inspiring Aussie winemakers make up for Perth defeat

If it was back to earth with a bump after England's thrashing at Perth, what better way to soothe the disappointment than to spend some time with one of Australia's pioneering winemakers, Bill Pannell.

Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards shortlist announced

The shortlisted restaurant and bars in this year's Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards have been announced.

Geoffrey Dean: Ashes and wine blog reports on impact of rain to 2011 vintage

This has been a good week to be an Englishman in Australia following England's crushing victory in the second Test.

Ehrmanns adds Kiwi producer to its portfolio

Ehrmanns has been appointed as the UK agent for family owned New Zealand producer Giesen Wines.

Geoffrey Dean: our man Down Under's Ashes and wine blog, Adelaide

The Adelaide Test has always been my favourite in an Ashes series Down Under. It's not just because the Oval is the most attractive in the country - with its cathedral, scores of trees and stylish stands including a brand new Western Grandstand that cost £50m - but because the whole occasion is the most social of the Australian cricketing calendar.

Geoffrey Dean: our man Down Under's Ashes and wine blog, Adelaide

The Adelaide Test has always been my favourite in an Ashes series Down Under. It's not just because the Oval is the most attractive in the country - with its cathedral, scores of trees and stylish stands including a brand new Western Grandstand that cost £50m - but because the whole occasion is the most social of the Australian cricketing calendar.

#winedealfriday gathers momentum

Wine with a quick response

One of the first wines in the UK that precedes the rush to include a quick response code on the label is the Vinultra Insight Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (Laithwaites Wine, rrp £11.99).

Pernod Ricard launches campaign for Brancott Estate

Pernod Ricard UK is launching a marketing campaign for its New Zealand brand, Brancott Estate, to raise awareness with UK consumers.

Cheval Blanc smashes wine auction record

An imperial of Cheval Blanc 1947 has broken the record for a price paid for a single bottle at auction.

Cheval Blanc smashes wine auction record

An imperial of Cheval Blanc 1947 has broken the record for a price paid for a single bottle at auction.

Pernod Ricard campaign against drink driving

Richard Siddle: Argentine Adventures, Part Two

Famous last words...having said I was sure I would be back in Mendoza city one day it did not expect to be walking back in to the Diplomatic Hotel some 14 hours later.

Richard Siddle: Argentine Adventures, Part Two

Famous last words...having said I was sure I would be back in Mendoza city one day it did not expect to be walking back in to the Diplomatic Hotel some 14 hours later.

Richard Siddle: Argentine Adventures, Part Two

Famous last words...having said I was sure I would be back in Mendoza city one day it did not expect to be walking back in to the Diplomatic Hotel some 14 hours later.

Richard Siddle does Argentina

Harpers Wine & Spirit editor Richard Siddle is in the clutches of Wines of Argentina...

Richard Siddle, Chilean adventures: winery opening Errazuriz style

When I was first told that as part of the Errazuriz Don Maximiano winery opening event in Chile I would be expected to wear a dinner suit for the gala dinner, the prospect of lugging the full paraphernalia half way round the world did not flll me with excitement.