Published: 23 January, 2013
We Londoners are lucky. We can see screen legends on our West End stages, hear virtuoso musicians of every genre in our concert venues and look at Holbeins, Raphaels and Monets or the latest installations any day of the week. A steady flow of temporary exhibitions means everyone - yes everyone- can look at Gauguin, van Gogh or Brueghel. No, I am not sponsored by Boris or the Arts Council. I am just reminded how great it is to get to see, taste and experience originals. That's presumably why so many braved the weather for The Wine Barn's Annual Trade Tasting at the German House in Belgravia on Monday.
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Published: 21 January, 2013
With Christmas safely out the way, the next seasonal trade push is Valentine's Day and neatly jumping on that...
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Published: 21 January, 2013
I fancy myself an old hand at Bordeaux en primeur tastings. I'm used to gums, teeth and elbows feeling decidedly battle-scared after the assault of youthful tannins and overly-enthusiastic attendees chasing the last sip of Cheval Blanc or D'Yquem.
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Published: 18 January, 2013
PLB is to launch its second UK Regional Roadshow tour with its specialist portfolio and has further announced it will join forces with Hatch Mansfield for the Scottish leg of the tour.
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Published: 18 January, 2013
Global wine consumption has risen despite the global economic crisis, according to Vinexpo chief executive Robert Beynat.
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Published: 17 January, 2013
Leading English sparkling wine producers have called for estates to shout about their individual growing areas in a bid to communicate their regional differences better.
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Published: 16 January, 2013
Christmas might be over, but readers can re-live the festive fun with Harpers' latest competition.
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Published: 16 January, 2013
Harpers hears from Hubert de Billy, sales manager for France at Champagne Pol Roger, who will be exhibiting at SITT Spring 2013.
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Published: 15 January, 2013
Legal action against the Scottish Government's minimum unit pricing legislation by European drinks bodies has begun today.
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Published: 15 January, 2013
The Chablis commission of the Bureau Interprofessionnel des Vins de Bourgogne (BIVB) has revealed the award winners from the 2013 annual Chablis wine competition.
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Published: 11 January, 2013
Mangrove has been appointed UK distributor to Cognac distillery Louis Royer in a bid to increase distribution in the UK.
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Published: 10 January, 2013
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte has strengthened its position among the leading Champagne brands by posting its second most successful performance ever for 2012.
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Published: 08 January, 2013
Vinexpo has begun its six-month countdown to its 2013 wine and spirits exhibition, which will take place in Bordeaux from June 16-20.
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Published: 02 January, 2013
2012 is not a year many drinks businesses will look back on fondly. The economy stalled again, the expected Olympic boost never materialised, several very good companies failed to survive and the government continues to threaten us with restrictive legislation.
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Published: 28 December, 2012
Wine production and consumption in Russia have been through a turbulent history. Whilst it was vigorously...
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Published: 21 December, 2012
Wines of Germany have announced a series of events for 2013 which includes the continuation of the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign and Dragon's Den-style competition, called 'Get it on'.
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Published: 21 December, 2012
Wines of Germany have announced a series of events for 2013 which includes the continuation of the 31 Days of German Riesling campaign and Dragon's Den-style competition, called 'Get it on'.
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Published: 19 December, 2012
The Leventhorpe vineyard near Leeds has launched Yorkshire's first sparkling rosé wine in time for Christmas and end-of-year celebrations.
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Published: 19 December, 2012
The Champagne market is unlikely to pick up in 2013 - and not before 2014/15 - according to Dr Steve Charters MW, professor of Champagne management at Reims Management School.
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Published: 19 December, 2012
New Zealand Winegrowers has appointed Chris Stroud to head up its European operations.
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