Take 5 With Christian Runkel, Weingut Bischel

Bibendum adds "iconic" Penfolds label to portfolio

Bibendum Wines has been appointed distributor for Treasury Wine Estate's Penfolds label.

Anne Krebiehl assesses Germany's 2011 vintage at the Wine Barn tasting

We Londoners are lucky. We can see screen legends on our West End stages, hear virtuoso musicians of every genre in our concert venues and look at Holbeins, Raphaels and Monets or the latest installations any day of the week. A steady flow of temporary exhibitions means everyone - yes everyone- can look at Gauguin, van Gogh or Brueghel.

Anne Krebiehl blogs from The Wine Barn's annual tasting

We Londoners are lucky. We can see screen legends on our West End stages, hear virtuoso musicians of every genre in our concert venues and look at Holbeins, Raphaels and Monets or the latest installations any day of the week. A steady flow of temporary exhibitions means everyone - yes everyone- can look at Gauguin, van Gogh or Brueghel. No, I am not sponsored by Boris or the Arts Council. I am just reminded how great it is to get to see, taste and experience originals. That's presumably why so many braved the weather for The Wine Barn's Annual Trade Tasting at the German House in Belgravia on Monday.

Anne Krebiehl meets Santa Rita Estate's Sebastían Labbé

The dining table at the New Street Wine Shop in the City of London was sufficient to accommodate the small gathering of AWE wine educators to taste with Sebastían Labbé, chief winemaker at Santa Rita Estate's Carmen winery. What was billed as a "Coastal Chile" tasting in the end turned out to be a tasting of select wines from the Carmen stable - coastal and otherwise.

I Heart launches Valentine's Day limited edition

With Christmas safely out the way, the next seasonal trade push is Valentine's Day and neatly jumping on that...

Simon Woolf on what he discovered at the Flint Wines Burgundy tasting

I fancy myself an old hand at Bordeaux en primeur tastings. I'm used to gums, teeth and elbows feeling decidedly battle-scared after the assault of youthful tannins and overly-enthusiastic attendees chasing the last sip of Cheval Blanc or D'Yquem.

Paul Schaafsma "I'm having the time of my life"

Taking control of the UK's largest wine company is an opportunity Paul Schaafsma is not taking lightly. Here he talks to Richard Siddle about his vision for Accolade Wines and his hopes for the industry as a whole

BIVB Chablis wine competition winners revealed

The Chablis commission of the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) has revealed the award winners from the 2013 annual Chablis wine competition.

Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Armit Wines

To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tastings and related Burgundy events from members of the trade. Here Jenny Mackenzie of Early Bird Wine News reports from Armit Wines Burgundy 2011 en primeur tasting.

Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Berry Bros & Rudd

To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tasting from members of the trade. Here Jenny Mackenzie of Early Bird Wine News gives her view on this week's Berry Bros and Rudd Burgundy tasting.

Burgundy En Primeur 2011 Tasting Reviews: Institute of Masters of Wine Burgundy Seminar

To help you keep on top of the large number of Burgundy tastings this month for the 2011 en primeur campaign Harpers is publishing reviews direct from key tastings and related Burgundy events from members of the trade. Here Anne Krebiehl reports from the Institue of Masters of Wines seminar and debate on Burgundy held this week.

VIDEO: Harpers heads to Chile to unearth new varieties

Cool-climate wines made from experimental varieties could be the next big thing for Chile - but a strong marketing message is needed if the wines are ever to gain a loyal following in the UK.

Wines of Germany announces 2013 events

Wines of Germany have announced a series of events for 2013 which includes the continuation of the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign and Dragon's Den-style competition, called 'Get it on'.

Chilean winery Undurraga switches distribution to Gonzalez Byass

Chilean winery Undurraga has switched agency from Moreno to Gonzalez Byass in the UK.

Avignonesi Winery acquires third vineyard in 18 months

The Italian-based biodynamic producer Avignonesi Winery has acquired its third vineyard in 18 months, making it one of the region's largest producers of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

New Zealand Winegrowers appoints Chris Stroud to head up Europe

New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed Chris Stroud to head up its European operations.

Call for entries for the third International du Gamay competition

Inter Beaujolais is calling for entries to the third International du Gamay competition, which this year will also feature a new category for sparkling wines.

At Your Service events - Burgundy focus

It may be a quiet month in December, but there's a host of Burgundy tastings come January 2013. Here are just a few:

Wines from Rioja announces Cambridge Wine Merchants as Retailer of the Year Competition

Wines from Rioja has announced the winners of its Retailer of the Year Competition as Cambridge Wine Merchants with runner-up, The Longship, Orkney.