Gallo 'the most powerful wine brand in the world'

Gallo Family Vineyards, the American winemaker, has been awarded the title of the most powerful wine brand in the world - for a fifth consecutive year.

Cloudy Bay releases 2006 Riesling

Cloudy Bay, the New Zealand winemaker renowned for its sauvignon blanc, has released 1,500 bottles of 2006 Riesling for sale in the UK.

Sir George Fistonich accepts charity role

Founder and managing director of Villa Maria Estate, Sir George Fistonich, is to replace the role left by the late Sir Edmund Hillary, as vice patron of Variety - The Children's Charity of New Zealand.

Parker says parts of Bordeaux 09 are the best he has ever tasted

Robert Parker has revealed that that some wines of the wines in the 2009 Bordeaux vintage are the best he has ever tasted with 21 having the capacity to go on and score a perfect 100 points.

Harpers to discuss UK's role in global wine market at LWIF

The UK's position in the global wine market will be the subject of the Harpers Debate at this year's London International Wine Fair.

Draycott to head Gonzalez Byass sales

Former First Quench buyer Melissa Draycott has been named sales director of Gonzalez Byass UK.

Rebecca Gibb - Winery workout - Marlborough day 6

It's only been a week since I arrived in Marlborough to work part of the 2010 vintage but I'm already in need of a rest!

My Taste - big v small

Carol Emmas takes part in a blind tasting that pits the big brand Champagnes against the small growers.

First Taste - Wairarapa

A snapshot of wines from New Zealand's Wairarapa region.

Rebecca Gibb - Harvest hen do: Marlborough day 5

Winery dogs are so last year. The ultimate winery accessory this season is...a hen.

Rebecca Gibb - Weather-watching wineries: Marlborough day 4

Harvest time is all about the weather. And in true British style, the weather's one of my favourite subjects. It continues to turn out nice every day in Marlborough and, for those producers with grapes still to come in, that's great news. But for the crew at Jackson Estate, a nice bit of rain would be ideal.

Rebecca Gibb - Milk Round: Marlborough day three

I have never seen 3000 cartons of milk in a vineyard but I had to believe my eyes this morning at Jackson Estate's newly-planted Pinot Noir site.

Rebecca Gibb - Good things come in small packages: Marlborough day two

Angela Mount to head up Gondola Wines

Angela Mount is to be announced as the new head of Gondola Wine, the new online wine retail site from Dragon's Den entrepreneur Peter Jones.

Rebecca Gibb - Vintage Boots: Marlborough day one

I swore I would never work in a cellar again after a terrible vintage experience in Australia in '06. Rose-tinted glasses firmly on, I've agreed to do a week's work at Jackson Estate in Marlborough.

UKVA to set out sustainability policies

A United Kingdom Vineyards Association (UKVA) industry-wide policy on sustainable viticulture and winemaking is expected to be announced by the end of 2010.

Argentina Wine Awards' winners announced

A record-breaking number of entries in the Argentina Wine Awards has resulted in 30 gold medal and 18 trophies which have been selected by an international panel of wine experts at the judging session in Mendoza last week.

Liberty take on Laroche wines in the UK

Liberty Wines is to be the exclusive UK importer for three Laroche estates: Domaine Laroche (Chablis), Mas La Chevalière (Languedoc) and Viña Punto Alto (Casablanca Valley, Chile).

Chilean earthquake update

More producers and importers of Chilean wines have been outlining the impact the earthquake has had on their business.

Matthew Clark backs Chile and Rhône in the on-trade