Chianti classico could have own 'icon' wine

Chianti classico's governing body is considering proposals to introduce an "icon" top-level wine above riserva.

Supply shortages for Spanish bulk wine

Spanish co-operatives are going to find it difficult to cope with demand for their bulk wines this year, a leading brokerage company has warned.

Strong first half results from South Africa's Distell

South African drinks firm Distell delivered strong first-half results, with revenue up 16% and operating profit up 22%.

Bumper harvest for Australia

The Australian harvest is estimated to be up 1% on last year, reducing hopes that the country can overcome its major oversupply problems.

David Copp: Travels and insights in to Romanian wine Winegrowers insights of Romania

Romania: four days, seven wineries, 134 wines, 945 kilometres, David Copp reports on the recent Circle of Wine Writers trip to Romania

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.

Drought ends in south-east Australia

Aussie producer bemoans bulk wine "dealers"

One of Australia's leading producers has blamed bulk wine dealers for dragging down the country's image.

South Africa - Growth Spurt

With the WOSA Mega-Tasting days away Andrew Catchpole asks if South Africa can keep its enviable recession-beating momentum going.

Spanish wine exports fall in May

Spanish wine exports fell by around 11% in value and volume terms in May, according to figures released by the Spanish Tax Agency.

Australian wine exports still falling in UK

UK imports of Australian wine fell by 8.7% in the year to February, according to new figures from the Australian Wine & Brandy Corporation.

Scheid Vineyards loses $2.7m in Q1

Scheid Vineyards Inc announced today its financial results for the first quarter ended May 31, 2008.

NICHE WORK

Set against a backdrop of socio-economic problems - urban drift, antiquated production values - and the controversial application for EU admission, Cyprus' wine industry is battling gamely to convert its export profile from bulk to alternative wines. Joanne Simon reports on the positive mood at the island's four big producers

GRECIAN TURNS

It was the ancient Greeks who introduced the Romans to wine. Over two millennia later, some believe that the world is about to experience a Hellenic comeback. Joanne Simon encounters an upbeat mood among producers in the Attica and Peloponnese regions of Greece.

UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY

Portugal is bouncing back to form with a bumper 2001 harvest. Richard Mayson appraises the current crop of Portuguese wines, the key factors behind the recent upturn, and the shifting balance of power within the regions

SOFTWARE OVER THE RAINBOW

There is a new reality in the virtual world, with developments in software promising to change the day-to-day business practices of companies large and small. So if AOC means more to you than ADSL and ASP, you need to read on. Especially when ASP may be the last thing your IT team will tell you about. By Neil Beckett

Global Surplus - part II

The global wine lake is getting deeper and wider. But it does not engulf everybody and everything. In the second of a two-part investigation, Neil Beckett asks who and what will be most affected and what, if anything, can be done about it?

CHILEAN EXPORTS TO UK UP 34%

By Jack Hibberd

UK RETAILERS 'ABUSE POWER', PARIS CONFERENCE HEARS

By Christian Davis

MIXED FORTUNES FOR OZ

By Jack Hibberd