Richard Siddle: comment August 26, Let's all get behind South Africa

It is said there is no such thing as bad publicity, well try telling that to the South African wine industry this month sent reeling from allegations of human rights infringements of workers at some wineries.

Richard Siddle, comment: August 12, where do you stand on a supplier's charter?

Richard Siddle, comment, July 29: Top Merchants prepare for good times

It may be very tentative, but certain parts of the trade are beginning to dust themselves down from the long hibernation, otherwise known as the recession, and prepare themselves for when the rest of the economy wakes up.

Richard Siddle, comment, July 15: Get behind Responsibility OK

The news agenda has been dominated over the last fortnight by people who have been accused of not taking responsibility for their actions. Yes, on the face of it the trials and tribulations of Rebekah Wade, Rupert Murdoch and News International may appear a million miles away from the concerns of the drinks trade. But think again.

Richard Siddle: comment July 1 on why you should put your money on low alcohol wine

Whisper it gently but low alcohol might wines just be about to have their moment in the sun. The prospect may send many in the trade rushing for the nearest highly concentrated 15% plus Australian Shiraz, but at the other end of the spectrum low alcohol wines are very much on buyers' if not necessarily consumers lips - at least not yet.

Richard Siddle: life as we know it at Vinexpo

You know that feeling when you walk through passport control and in to the departures lounge of an airport and it is like stepping in to a parallel universe. A place where nothing seems normal and whatever you do or how much money you spend will have any bearing on life in the real world?

Richard Siddle: Quince with Silvena Rowe, restaurant review

If you're the kind of person who can never make up their mind what to eat in a restaurant, then you might want to give Quince with Silvena Rowe at the helm a wide berth.

Richard Siddle, comment, June 3: Why Bibendum has potentially trade changing ideas

When deciding which wine to order in a restaurant you would not expect the sommelier to ask what kind of coffee you like. Or if you add salt to your food. But that is how we could soon be choosing our Garnacha over our Grüner Vitliner if a radical new approach to wine ranging from Bibendum takes off.

Richard Siddle blog: Final thoughts on LIWF 2011

Waking up after the last day of the London International Wine Fair is a little like the first day back after all the festive Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Richard Siddle, comment May 6: let's get behind National Wine Month

Whether you were front of the crowds on the Mall, happily taking part in a local street party or hiding away in a darkened room, you cannot deny the wonderful sense of celebration that passed over the country for last Friday's royal wedding.

Richard Siddle, comment April 27: we need to put climate change back on the agenda

Considering the amount of press coverage given to climate change in recent months you might be forgiven for thinking Jeremy Clarkson has taken over the news agenda of the UK media.

Richard Siddle on lessons learnt at the World Congress on Climate Change and Wine

If you thought the wonders of wine were all about tastings, great food matchings and the enjoyment of what is in the bottle then think again.

Richard Siddle comment April 8: Impact of Oddbins fall out on trust in the industry

One of the biggest consequences of Oddbins, oh, so public fall into administration this week is the large numbers of creditors, both very big and very small, that have been left high and dry by the collapse.

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.

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.

Jeremy Beadles has his say

Amidst the excitement and shifting polls generated by last week's first ever televised Party leaders' debate there is less focus than usual on alcohol in the current political debate.

Angela Mount, comment March

The 1st Taste of India food and wine conference and exhibition held in Mumbai at the end of January, highlighted just how far India has come, but equally how far it has to go in terms of developing an infrastructure for its burgeoning wine market, and its own domestic wine production.

Richard Hitchcock, Bottle Green guest comment

It's the 150 million bottle question. Has the French category now found its natural level in the UK off-trade or are we seeing the lull before a further storm? Or on the other hand, are we about to see the sunshine break through the clouds as producers, retailers and brand-owners alike re-assess their options in this "new" world.

Dominic Walsh comment February

When the government announced its latest strategy to tackle binge drinking and town centre disorder last month, it did not take me long to decide who to go to for a reasoned response. Steve Thomas, founder and chief executive of Luminar, Britain's biggest nightclub operator.

The World According To... Robert Parker

Love him or hate him, Robert Parker continues to take the crown as the world's most important wine critic. In his first interview with the British press for years, "Bob" shares his vision for the future with Harpers Wine & Spirit, in advance of his appearance at the Wine Future conference.