D&D takes on French agencies

D&D Wines International has been appointed as the principal off-trade agent for Jeanjean Languedoc and RIGAL.

Sam Harrison, owner, Sam's Brasserie & Bar & Harrisons

It's been an interesting month so far with the weather causing havoc. Nevertheless this has not dampened our spirits at Sam's Brasserie + Bar or over in Balham at Harrison's

Breaking new terroirs

If you're visiting Terroirs for the first time, the thing to do when you turn into the road it's on is to look out for a blackboard with an eccentric slogan.

Carol Emmas - Is this the future direction of Sauvignon Blanc?

New Zealand must not hike up Pinot Noir prices

New Zealand must not miss its opportunity to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer of affordable Pinot Noir, members of the UK wine trade have claimed.

New Zealand must not hike prices on Pinot Noir

New Zealand must not miss its opportunity to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer of affordable Pinot Noir by pushing prices up members of the UK wine trade have claimed.

New Taste

The first commercially available blend of Malbec and Torrontés and a sweet Kiwi Riesling are among the new releases reviewed by Claire Hu.

Villa Maria joins forces with Journeys of Distinction

Villa Maria has joined forces with the luxury travel company Journeys of Distinction, to put together a new wine holiday package to New Zealand.

Mumbai wine conference plagued by Indian customs issues

Up to 90 Spanish wines were removed by Indian customs on the second day of the three-day Taste food and wine conference held in Mumbai.

Chablis winners announced

Guy Anderson strengthens position in France

My Taste: Chile

Carol Emmas reports from a wine tour through Chile.

The UK's best wine lists recognised

Harpers Wine & Spirit today reveals the shortlisted restaurants for our Drinking Out Excellence Awards, the UK's first dedicated gongs for wine lists.

Fiona Sims examines the wines at the Galvin brothers' new London eaterie

Fiona Sims examines the wines at the Galvin brothers' new London eaterie, La Chapelle.

Raising the Bar in Excellence Awards

The UK has arguably the most exciting restaurant wine and spirits lists in the world, yet the efforts of those who create them is frequently overlooked. It often seems it's the chefs who get all the glory in terms of awards and press, and the sommeliers, restaurant owners and buyers who work so hard to create the drinks offer are forgotten.

New premium wines from Cellier des Dauphins

Carol Emmas- What's hot in Chile

Tarred with the brush of having "safe and reliable" wines, after a recent visit to Chile it was interesting to view how producers are embracing the new diversity that cooler climates are offering. With a near perfect climate for grape growing, vast tracts of land and little disease, Chile is beginning to resemble a giant vinous playground where excited producers can toy around with land and terroir as much as they like.

La Tour D'Argent raises €1.5 million in wine sale

The sale of part of the legendary La Tour D'Argent's cellar in Paris raised €1.54 million following a two-day auction.

First promotion for rescued Wine Racks

All of the Wine Rack stores saved from administration by Venus Wine & Spirit are to hold in-store tastings this Saturday (December 12) on a range of promotional wines.

Agency's Taste: Charles Taylor Wines

Charles Taylor Wines was established in 1986 and is agent and importer for a selection of leading estates from traditional regions of France and Germany.