New grapes on the block: Varieties to watch
New wine grapes are being created all over the world...
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Pre-French Revolution Cognac auctioned by La Tour d'Argent
Famous Paris restaurant sells rare bottles...
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Paris restaurant 110 de Taillevent arrives in London
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Gusbourne plans expansion and export drive after £7m takeover
The new majority owner of Gusbourne Estate plans to double the English winery's size within two years.
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Mountford Estate winemaker CP Lin quits
Winemaker CP Lin is understood to have left New Zealand's Mountford Estate after 16 years due to a dispute with the owners.
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A glimpse into the Court of Master Sommeliers as SOMM opens in US
SOMM, a documentary that charts the rigours of achieving the elusive Master Sommelier qualification, went on general release in the US last week.
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'Big changes' in sparkling wine to be discussed at symposium
Radical changes in the sparkling wine world caused by climate change and the opening up of new regions, will be one of the key discussion points at the next International Sparkling Wine Symposium this December.
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UK government to auction top wines from official cellar
The UK Government will auction wines from its official cellar for the first time, selling off valuable wines that are 'approaching or are at peak drinking'.
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Healthy January auctions bolster predictions for increase in prices
The UK trade is predicting a sustained increase in fine wine prices, encouraged by ongoing interest following the Chinese New Year.
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Christie's breaks records with Tour d'Argent sale
Christie's Finest and Rarest Wines and Spirits sale last week, featuring spirits from Paris's Le Tour d'Argent restaurant, fetched nearly £4.2m (US$6.7m) and broke several records.
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Gavin Chanin leaves Au Bon Climat for Price
Gavin Chanin, assistant winemaker at Santa Barbara wineries Au Bon Climat and Qupé for eight years, has left to launch a winery with Bill Price, whose Classic Wines portfolio includes Durell Vineyard and a share of Kistler.
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Ex-Noma sommelier to pour own wine in London
Anders Selmer, former Noma sommelier-turned-winemaker, will be pouring his own wine in London this September, at the Design Junction furniture show.
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Quinta do Noval announces chocolate shortlist
Port house Quinta do Noval has announced the finalists for its second chocolate matching competition.
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Wealthy wine investors ‘not out for financial gain’
Wine isn’t seen as a worthwhile alternative investment by the rich, according to a new report commissioned by Barclays.
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London Olympics 'absolutely disastrous' for restaurants
Trade during the London Olympics has been 'absolutely disastrous' for restaurants in the capital, with trade down 40% on normal levels, they say.
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Motörhead adds beer to drinks portfolio
Heavy metal legends Motörhead have launched Bastards Lager, adding to their portfolio of alcoholic beverages.
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Paulo Pong launches premium retail chain in Hong Kong
Wine entrepreneur Paulo Pong has launched a mini-chain of wine shops in Hong Kong, each focusing on a different region of France.
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Eurozone crisis may trigger wine bubble, say experts
Uncertainty over the viability of the European Monetary Union and volatility of the euro may incite investors to seek refuge in wine, suggest financial experts including John Authers, FT columnist and author of The Fearful Rise of Markets.
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Mosel bridge work halted
Construction on the controversial Mosel bridge has been stopped due to missing or faulty documentation or calculations, according to reports.
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Kurniawan arrest tip of the iceberg, say Koch and Frye
The arrest by the FBI of Rudy Kurniawan is not enough to deter the tide of fake wine, alleged victims of counterfeiting say.
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Spectrum and Vanquish aim to bring 'fun and flair' to London auction scene
Spectrum Wine Auctions and Vanquish Wines will host their first Hong Kong-style sale on the evening of 8 February at London’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
