Spier pulls out of multiples

South African producer Spier is pulling out of multiple retailers, saying they are "detrimental to the long-term ambitions of the brand."

Australia addresses oversupply problems

At least 20% of Australia's vineyards are uneconomical and producers need to take "tough, informed decisions" if the country is to end its over-supply crisis, according to a new study.

Patricia Langton looks at the emergence of sherry-specific bars

Let's not lament the declining sales figures for sherry. This classic wine's future lies in smaller volumes and higher quality wines and encouragingly more people are getting behind serious sherry, especially in the on-trade. Indeed, a closer look at current trends could reveal where sherry is headed and, hopefully, how to win the customer over.

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Olivier Gasselin, head sommelier, Bluebird, Chelsea

I know the whole organic and bio-dynamic thing a bit of a trend at the moment, but still my philosophy is to be conscious of producers who respect their terroir and don't use chemicals and pesticides.

Don't miss - Whisky Tutorial & Sommeliers for Spain Tasting

The Academy of Food & Wine is holding its first ever whisky tutorial at the Renaissance Chancery Court, London, November 23, it is also holding a 'Sommeliers for Spain' tasting on November 21.

Jury's out on the miracle vintage

Everyone and everything is pointing to a near perfect Bordeaux harvest, but as Richard Siddle discovers it is too early to say what effect that will have on UK prices for the 2009 vintage or eventual quality and styles of the wines

Olivier Gasselin, head sommelier, Bluebird, Chelsea

I know the whole organic and bio-dynamic thing a bit of a trend at the moment, but still my philosophy is to be conscious of producers who respect their terroir and don't use chemicals and pesticides.

Andrew Catchpole reviews this year's WOSA Mega Tasting

This year's WOSA Mega Tasting behind the art deco façade of Earl's Court Exhibition Hall was a calm and focused affair, perhaps reflecting the country's cautious optimism as it approaches the FIFA World Cup year.

IWC medal winners looking for representation in the UK - this week, Portuguese reds

Looking for a new wine to plug a regional or stylistic gap on your shelves? The IWC's Discovery Tasting medal winners feature the best new wines looking for representation in the UK. This week, Portuguese reds (non-fortified).

President of Irish Guild of Sommeliers disputes news article

The president of the Irish Guild of Sommeliers disputes a recent article that implied French and international sommeliers attracted to the country during the boom were leaving Ireland.

The president of the Irish Guild of Sommeliers disputes a recent article that implied French and international sommeliers attracted to the country during the boom were leaving Ireland.

Sparkling wine from the sea

The ?rnko winery near Maribor, Slovenia, has produced the European Union´s first sparkling wine to undergo maturation in the sea.

Terroir looks to open sister branch

The much-lauded wine bar Terroirs has revealed it hopes to open a second site in central London next year.

Rosé port made an official category

The Port Wine Institute has made rosé port an official category following the high-profile launch of Croft Pink last year.

Regionality is the only solution, warns Tyrell

Regionalist Bruce Tyrell is the latest high profile Australian winemaker to return to the UK to make his case for the country's focus on regionality and re-assure buyers that it is listening to their needs.

Don't miss

Borsa Vini- The Excellence of Italian Wines
London, Thursday October 8, 10-5pm
The Dorchester, Park Lane, London W1K 1QA

The Italian Trade Commission will be hosting a one day show where over 40 regionally diverse producers will gather to present their classic wines and talk about new developments and most recent vintages.

Review - The Forge

Hiding discreetly in the basement in Covent Garden's popular, The Forge, is a recently opened small "but perfectly formed space" offering a selection of modern European quality food for competitive prices and a wine list boasting over 500 wines.

New Taste

First taste presents medal winners from the International Wine Challenge's Discovery Tasting.
The competition features the best new wines from around the world that are looking for representation in the UK. This week we look at Italian reds.

Peter Avis wins Dalmore Award for Excellence

Peter Avis, restaurant manager of Babylon Restaurant at the Roof Gardens, London as winner of the Dalmore Award for Excellence.

'Facebook is free market research'

The future is already here with regards to new media, and it's very easy to promote businesses freely online, said media consultant, Ryan Opaz at the seminar Social Media in Action, held at the Boutique Wineries Tasting.