Friday Read: Reviving Armenia

Justin Keay speaks to Armenian star, Zorik Gharibian, who grew up in Italy and turned his back on a successful career in fashion in order to make wine in his ancestral homeland. As the founder and winemaker of Zorah Wines, Gharibian has played a pivotal role in helping shape the country’s modern wine industry, most recently having just revived a range of once-extinct native varieties.

Producer Q&A: Stellios Boutaris, Ktima Kir-Yianni

Wine has long run in the family of Stellios Boutaris, winemaker & CEO at Ktima Kir-Yianni, and the tradition shows no signs of ending. Andrew Catchpole dropped by.

Jansz Tasmania announces new winemaker

Teresa Heuzenroeder, a winemaker with a vast array experience both side of the Bass Strait, has been appointed to the role of senior sparkling winemaker by the Tasmanian winery.

Sustainability Report: Social responsibility at the cellar door

Andrew Catchpole shares highlights from Harpers’ recent Bibendum-partnered webinar on the human side of sustainability.

Producer Q&A: Cyril Brun, Ferrari Trento

Jason Millar catches up with native Champenois winemaker Cyril Brun to assess his impact on the sparkling wines of Trentodoc’s market-leading Ferrari Trento.

Alejandro López appointed new winemaker of Bodegas Beronia

Alejandro López has been named as the new winemaker and technical manager of Bodegas Beronia, taking over from Matías Calleja, who held the position for 42 years.

Lea & Sandeman expands English wine range with Black Chalk addition

Lea & Sandeman has expanded its 30-producer sparkling wine portfolio with the addition of Hampshire-based Black Chalk. The Test Valley winery becomes the independent wine merchant and wholesaler’s main on-trade partner for English wines.

Guy Woodward: LVMH and the cult of personality

I copped a bit of flak recently for heading to Spain for the global launch of Dom Pérignon’s 2015 vintage, rather than attending the London bash. It’s a fair cop. Though if you felt a 48-hour London-to-Barcelona jaunt was indulgent, you should have seen the press corps from Japan, Korea and the US. I trust there was plenty of carbon-offsetting to cover those business-class flights…

Amandla celebrates Matthew Clark partnership

Progressive new South African wine brand Amandla is launching in the UK on-trade market this month via a new partnership with leading drinks distributor Matthew Clark.

Producer Q&A: Sanket Gawand, Vallonné Vineyards

Sanket Gawand was one of the youngest winemakers in India when he started working at this boutique Nashik winery in 2009. Sophia Longhi went to visit to talk innovation and Indian wine.

Trentodoc welcomes its first Champagne 'émigré'

Cyril Brun has become the first French national to take up residence at a Trentodoc winery, accepting the position of technical director at Ferrari Trento.

Producer Q&A: Rebekah Wineburg, Quintessa

Howard Ripley Wines branches out with Jay Somers and Bob Lindquist

Independent wine importer Howard Ripley Wines has announced the signing of two US growers to its portfolio as it looks to expand beyond its long-standing flagship regions.

China to fast evolve beyond ‘safe’ Bordeaux blends

China’s burgeoning wine industry is set for its next phase of evolution, with dozens of ‘new’ varieties in the offing, according to Christelle Chene, international affairs director at Xige Estate.

Alpha Omega At Frog by Adam Handling

Alpha Omega At Frog by Adam Handling

Producer Q&A: Praisy Dlamini, Adama Wines

Following on from the Her Wine Collection range from all-female South African company Adama Wines, Praisy Dlamini, winemaker and general manager, Adama Wines, talks to Andrew Catchpole about her new Amandla brand, inspiring the next generation and the importance of mentors.

Q&A: Peter Vinding-Diers – the 'viking in the vineyard'

Viking in the Vineyard author Peter Vinding-Diers has had a one-of-a-kind winemaking life. Jo Gilbert catches up with the Danish-born vigneron on his latest venture – a selection of standout Sicilian Syrahs at his Montecarrubo winery.

Producer Q&A: Andrés Valero, Grupo Avinea, talks organic

Eighteen months into his role as head of sustainability for Grupo Avinea (Argento), Andrés Valero explains to Andrew Catchpole how organic provides a pathway into sustainability.

Five minutes with Teresa Heuzenroeder, Petaluma Wines

Teresa Heuzenroeder, senior winemaker at Petaluma Wines, talks to Andrew Catchpole about the marked differences on dealing with the world’s most celebrated whites – Riesling and Chardonnay – as a winemaker.

Q&A: Vanessa Cherruau, Château De Plaisance

Vanessa Cherruau, co-owner and winemaker at Château De Plaisance, picked an interesting time to take over 22ha of vineyards in Anjou’s prestigious Rochefort-sur-Loire region – home to the only Premier and Grand Cru in the Loire – in 2019, just before the pandemic and with a baby on the way. She speaks to Jo Gilbert about past and future, sweet and dry, and why being biodynamic isn’t ‘crazy’ at all.