Happy anniversary

Time and place
New Zealand Annual Trade Tasting 2006
Lord's Cricket Ground, London NW1
Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 January
10am-5pm
Contact Alison Power at New Zealand Winegrowers
020 7973 8079

Event info
This year's tasting will feature a selection of gold medal-winning wines from the Air New Zealand Wine awards, while central varietal tables will focus on aromatics, red blends and Syrahs. On Tuesday 17 at 3.30pm, a seminar titled New Zealand Syrah - New World Fruit and Old World Structure', looking at viticultural and vinicultural influences and Hawkes Bay's dominance with Syrah, will be held in the Lord's Media Centre. Speakers include Steve Smith of Craggy Range, Kate Ormond of Te Mata, Anna-Barbara Helliwell of Unison, and Ronan Sayburn, executive head sommelier at Gordon Ramsay restaurants in London. Call Alison Power on the above number to reserve your seat.

Escarpment joins Seckford

Seckford Wine Agencies has added New Zealand's Escarpment range to its portfolio. Escarpment is made by Larry McKenna, former chief winemaker and general manager at Martinborough vineyard. The range consists of a Pinot Gris (RSP 8.99) and a Pinot Noir (RRP 14.99).

Going Deutsch

I think UK consumers are absolutely ready for German wines. In fact, they already prefer them - they just don't know it yet.' With these bold words, Nicky Forrest of Phipps PR puts the
case for a Teutonic revival. Phipps was appointed UK agent for the German Wine Institute in 1998, and Nicky has been directly involved ever since. Yet, given a history of year-on-year decline and margins cut to the bone, as well as the level of ingrained prejudice among consumers and the trade, she and her company face one hell of a challenge.

Cloudy Bay founder keeps it in the family

David Hohnen, the man behind Cloudy Bay and Cape Mentelle, has launched a new range of Margaret River wines with the help of his daughter and brother-in-law.

Masterminding a Kiwi coup

Following an introduction by Harpers editor Christian Davis, Sam Harrop MW kicked off the Harpers New Zealand Pinot Noir Seminar by posing a question that has been vexing many in the wine industry.

Leading from the front

What makes great leaders in our industry?' asked Lulie Halstead at the LIWSF Wine MBA seminar.

Wine MBA event

Five high-profile leaders in the world wine community are set to be quizzed by Harpers editor Christian Davis at a special event at this year's London International Wine & Spirits Fair.

THE INTERVIEW - LUDOVIC PECH

Ludovic Pech - Assistant manager, Chapter One, Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, Kent Interview: Christian Davis

THE INTERVIEW - RACHEL BROOKER

Rachel Brooker, Wine supervisor, Quaglino's, London. Interview: Josie Butchart

THE INTERVIEW - JAMES HOCKING

James Hocking, General manager, The Vineyard Cellars, Interview: Christian Davis

REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES

Increased use of screwcap closures has highlighted the problems of reduction in wines. But is reductive winemaking always a bad thing? Jamie Goode explains both sides of this complex topic and argues that more research could paint a different picture of terroir-driven wines

A STING IN THE TAIL

The attacks on America and recent accidents have left the airline industry with a monumental task in restoring passenger confidence. But what effect has the downturn had on airline wine suppliers? Jo Burzynska explores the damage to the airline sector, and asks whether an upturn in trade is a flight of fancy

CLOUDY BAY GOES SCREWCAP

ASDA BACKS SA AND CHILE

By David Williams

DAYS OF CHAMPAGNE DISCOUNTING ARE OVER

By Christian Davis

FORGET TV ADS, SAYS RITSON

By David Williams

CL FINANCIAL BUYS PARAGON

By David Williams

FISTONICH HAILS NZ CHARDONNAY

By Josie Butchart

DAVID HOHNEN RETIRES

By Max Allen

PINOT NOIR MAKING GROUND IN OTAGO