Anne Krebiehl unravels the Pinot puzzle

The best thing about Monday's Pinot Puzzle was that all wines were served blind, having everyone guessing and trying to find common threads in the different country flights. London's wine glitterati (yes, they all turned up) were debating the comparative alcoholic heat, the integration of oak and the use of different clones in a spectacular line-up of Pinot Noirs from Oregon, Chile, New Zealand and Australia. Were those balanced, almost tender and pale wines at home in the Willamette Valley? Was the heat and power of one flight down to Californian, Australian or Central Otago sunshine? Did acidity and fruit-forwardness really point to Chile or was it Mornington Peninsula? Almost all got some flights spot on but mixed up others - also scrutinising bottles for clues via closures and bottle weight. The 66 wines were presented in Hardy's Brasserie, a small enough space to encourage lively discussion.

Expectations high for Bordeaux's 2010 vintage

Geoffrey Dean writes for The Times and is currently studying for WSET exams.

Gondola changes name to yourfavouritewines.com

Gondola.co.uk has rebranded its name to yourfavouritewines.com after feedback from a customer survey.

Burgundy harvest starts early

Burgundy harvest starts early

More bid speculation for Foster's wine interests

Rumours are circulating about another bid for Treasury Wine Estates, the wine division of Foster's.

Richard Siddle dines at The Milroy

Walking into The Milroy you feel like you've stepped up a notch or two in social class, which is all part of its new-found appeal.

Nine new MWs announced

The Institute of Masters of Wine has announced nine new Masters of Wine to its membership following the results of its 2010 examination.

Foster's EMEA becomes Treasury Wine Estates EMEA

Treasury Wine Estates EMEA will become the new identity for Foster's EMEA Limited, from today.

Pernod Ricard ups investment by 30% for Christmas

Pernod Ricard has unveiled the firm's Christmas plans ? it has upped marketing investment by 30% for this year's focus on premium brands across TV ad campaigns, sponsorships and new packaging.

Berry Bros & Rudd to match red wine with fish

Berry Bros & Rudd is using science in an attempt to prove that red wine does go with fish after all.

Head winemaker for Mont Tauch

Mont Tauch, Fitou's largest cooperative, has appointed Jean-Philippe Trollet as head winemaker.

Vinea to hold its 17th annual wine fair

Switzerland's most important wine fair Vinea is to run its 17th show offering several new features.

Andrew Catchpole's final Regional Heroes blog from Australia

From the Hills to Clare Valley, where a cracking turn out of winemakers reinforces one of the best masterclass tastings of the trip, fronted by the region's lime-slaked, bone dry signature style of Riesling.

Carol Emmas reviews Roux at Parliament Square

It was a sad day for me when the peace protesters were removed from Parliament Square - where some had camped for almost a decade.

Speaker highlights at Top Merchants, Bristol conference

Speaker highlights from the Top Merchants conference held in Bristol on July 19.

Carol Emmas reviews Inter Beaujolais

Unless you've been residing on another planet these past few weeks, it's unlikely the hype of the 2009 Beaujolais vintage has passed you by. Xavier Barbet, vice-president of Inter Beaujolais, says this is the best vintage he's ever seen.

Richard Siddle dines at The Milroy

Walking into The Milroy you feel like you've stepped up a notch or two in social class, which is all part of its new-found appeal. Previously you were only able to dine here if you were rich enough to pay the membership fee for what is essentially a private casino - Les Ambassadeurs Club.

JF Hillebrand acquires Bora Shipping

Logistics supplier to the wines and spirits industry JF Hillebrand has acquired Bulgarian beverage logistics specialist Bora Shipping.

Connoisseur Estates takes on Adelaide Hills producer

Connoisseur Estates has been appointed as the UK agent for Sidewood Estate from the cool climate Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.