Blog: Anne Krebiehl's Ravenous for Riesling

Anne Krebiehl picks out her favourites from the Ravenous for Riesling tasting

New boss for Louis Latour Agencies

Louis Latour Agencies has appointed Bibendum's Dan Bolton as its new managing director.

James Lawrence blog: South African wine paradise

James Lawrence is wowed by South Africa on his latest wine trip

Delegat's moves for remaining Oyster Bay shares

Delegat's Wine Estate is in the process of taking outright control of Oyster Bay Marlborough Vineyards.

Wolf Blass signs two-year deal with England Rugby

Wolf Blass has signed a two-year deal with the Rugby Football Union to be the official wine of England Rugby until June 2012.

Viña Errázuriz awarded top Parker points

Viña Errázuriz wines topped Robert Parker's list of Chilean wines for the second year running.

Viña Errázuriz awarded top Parker points

Viña Errázuriz wines topped Robert Parker's list of Chilean wines for the second year running.

Geoffrey Dean Ashes and wine blog: soaring temperatures add to Victorian winemakers' troubles

Despite the wettest December in Victoria since records began - and that after a similarly damp November - there were widespread fire bans across the state on a roasting New Year's Eve when temperatures hit 42C in Melbourne.

Brown-Forman looking to sell Fetzer

Brown-Forman has confirmed that it may sell part of its wine business including Fetzer.

John Pollaers to head up Foster's beer arm after demerger

The Foster's Group has named John Pollaers as the new chief executive officer of its beer division should its proposed demerger continue.

Constellation US announces "outstanding" wines from 2010 vintage

Constellation Wines US, has announced the 2010 vintage will produce "outstanding" wines across its Mondavi and Ravenswood range.

Hardys owner to sell wine brands, says report

Constellation may be about to sell most of its wine businesses outside America, reports suggest.

Geoffrey Dean's Ashes and wine blog: how inspiring Aussie winemakers make up for Perth defeat

If it was back to earth with a bump after England's thrashing at Perth, what better way to soothe the disappointment than to spend some time with one of Australia's pioneering winemakers, Bill Pannell.

Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards shortlist announced

The shortlisted restaurant and bars in this year's Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards have been announced.

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.

Ehrmanns adds Kiwi producer to its portfolio

Ehrmanns has been appointed as the UK agent for family owned New Zealand producer Giesen Wines.

Geoffrey Dean: our man Down Under's Ashes and wine blog, Adelaide

The Adelaide Test has always been my favourite in an Ashes series Down Under. It's not just because the Oval is the most attractive in the country - with its cathedral, scores of trees and stylish stands including a brand new Western Grandstand that cost £50m - but because the whole occasion is the most social of the Australian cricketing calendar.

Geoffrey Dean: our man Down Under's Ashes and wine blog, Adelaide

The Adelaide Test has always been my favourite in an Ashes series Down Under. It's not just because the Oval is the most attractive in the country - with its cathedral, scores of trees and stylish stands including a brand new Western Grandstand that cost £50m - but because the whole occasion is the most social of the Australian cricketing calendar.

#winedealfriday gathers momentum

Wine with a quick response

One of the first wines in the UK that precedes the rush to include a quick response code on the label is the Vinultra Insight Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (Laithwaites Wine, rrp £11.99).