Francis Ford Coppola appoints Château Margaux winemaker

Francis Ford Coppola has appointed current estate director at Château Margaux, Philippe Bascaules as estate manager and winemaker at Inglenook, his newly named Napa Valley vineyard.

En primeur blog: J&B's Tom Jenkins

Tom Jenkins, Bordeaux buyer for Justerini & Brooks, blogs from the en primeur tasting

Bordeaux 2010: the round-up

This has been a busy week for the trade, who headed off en masse to deliver their verdicts on the en primeur tasting for Bordeaux 2010's "stunning", monumental" wine.

Bordeaux 2010 tipped for success

Early indications show that Bordeaux 2010 looks set to be an impressive vintage, according to Berry Bros & Rudd's fine wine director Simon Staples.

WaverleyTBS announces record attendance at portfolio launch

WaverleyTBS announced a record attendance at the launch of its re-vamped wine portfolio, that begins the first of a series of national tasting events.

Corney & Barrow Beaujolais ad ruled irresponsible

Wine bar operator Corney & Barrow has got a slap on the wrist from the ASA over its Beaujolias breakfast ad, which was ruled irresponsible for encouraging people to drink early in the day.

Goedhuis second summer charity rosé tasting launched

Goedhuis & Co, Savills and Weatherbys Private Banking are to launch the second Goedhuis Summer Rosé Tasting in aid of the Starlight Children's Foundation.

Richard Campbell reviews Hallgarten Druitt and Novum Wines annual tasting

Hallgarten Druitt & Novum Wines Annual Tasting reviewed by Richard Campbell, director, Woodbridge Wine Company, Suffolk.

Centre-Loire Wines appoints Sopexa for 2011 programme

Centre-Loire Wines (BIVC) has appointed Sopexa UK, to manage its 2011 UK public relations trade campaign.

First Gamay Symposium attracts 11 countries

The first Gamay Symposium, aimed at raising consumer and professional awareness of the grape, saw over 600 entries from 11 different countries and 167 medals won.

D&D to slash prices on top-end wines

Former Conran restaurants, D&D London, has announced a wine spending review that includes slashing the mark-ups on top-end bottles.

Domaine Paul Mas - the new releases

If you're looking for something new and exciting, says Paul Mas, then try the Domaine Paul Mas, Mas des Mas Pinot Blanc 2010.

Chris de Burgh to auction wine

Chris de Burgh is the latest celebrity to auction off his a selection of wines from his private collection ? expected to raise £200,000 next month.

Blog: Panos Kakaviatos tastes Burgundy 2009

Panos Kakaviatos tastes his way around Burgundy 2009.

Blog: Anne Krebiehl's Ravenous for Riesling

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

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.

Skalli opens tourist centre in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

French wine producer, Skalli has opened a new tourist centre at its winery in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

Roberson Wine & Orbiel & Frères

Fed up with the lack of wine available in the UK at a low enough price for Roberson Wine to retail it sub-£6 and wholesale at around £4, senior buyer Mark Andrew embarked on a hunt for a range of great, superb-value wines.

Burgundy harvest starts early