Last chance to win Gonzalez Byass trip to Spanish wineries

This is your last chance to win a trip to visit González Byass's Spanish wineries in a competition being run in association with Harpers Wine & Spirit.

New Zealand wine industry awarded Government support

The New Zealand Government has announced a promotional package of support for the country's wine industry, to help overcome its current challenges.

Vinexpo Asia-Pacific sees visitors up by 40%

Vinexpo Asia-Pacific closed today after what it claims was its most successful ever show with a 40% increase in visitors on its last show in 2008.

Win a trip to Spain with González Byass

González Byass is offering a trip for six independent merchants to visit the Spanish wineries in its portfolio.

Draycott to head Gonzalez Byass sales

Former First Quench buyer Melissa Draycott has been named sales director of Gonzalez Byass UK.

My Taste - big v small

Carol Emmas takes part in a blind tasting that pits the big brand Champagnes against the small growers.

First Taste - Wairarapa

A snapshot of wines from New Zealand's Wairarapa region.

Restaurant Taste - The Obsidian, Manchester

A look at how Manchester's Obsidian restaurant manages to cover every base.

Restaurant Taste - Carol Emmas reviews the Obsidian

New Taste- A selection of what's new in the trade

New Zealand overtakes Germany in UK wine sales

New Zealand is claiming to have overtaken sales of German wine in the UK when looking at country of origin percentage shares.

Specialist June tastings for Murcia wines

The UK wine trade is to get the chance to explore the grape varieties from the Spanish region of Murcia at a series of tastings in June.

A deeper shade of pink

Carol Emmas considers the differences between rosé fizz at the Champagne Summit's masterclass.

Champagne Summit tasting

Claire Hu and Carol Emmas tasted their way round the tables at the inaugural Champagne Summit, at the Soho Hotel, in February.

New Taste - Feb 26, 2010

A new rosé Champagne and a sparkling Moscato are among this week's new drinks releases.

New Zealand expects small vintage decline

New Zealand wine producers will harvest slightly fewer grapes this year, despite an increased vineyard area, it has been predicted.

New Zealand must not hike up Pinot Noir prices

New Zealand must not miss its opportunity to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer of affordable Pinot Noir, members of the UK wine trade have claimed.

New Zealand must not hike prices on Pinot Noir

New Zealand must not miss its opportunity to strengthen its position as the world's leading producer of affordable Pinot Noir by pushing prices up members of the UK wine trade have claimed.

New Taste

The first commercially available blend of Malbec and Torrontés and a sweet Kiwi Riesling are among the new releases reviewed by Claire Hu.

Rueda production up 5%

Rueda production increased by 5% in 2009, according to official data released by the Spanish wine region.