THE INTERVIEW - LUDOVIC PECH

Ludovic Pech - Assistant manager, Chapter One, Farnborough Common, Locksbottom, Kent Interview: Christian Davis

THE INTERVIEW - RACHEL BROOKER

Rachel Brooker, Wine supervisor, Quaglino's, London. Interview: Josie Butchart

THE INTERVIEW - JAMES HOCKING

James Hocking, General manager, The Vineyard Cellars, Interview: Christian Davis

REDUCED CIRCUMSTANCES

Increased use of screwcap closures has highlighted the problems of reduction in wines. But is reductive winemaking always a bad thing? Jamie Goode explains both sides of this complex topic and argues that more research could paint a different picture of terroir-driven wines

A STING IN THE TAIL

The attacks on America and recent accidents have left the airline industry with a monumental task in restoring passenger confidence. But what effect has the downturn had on airline wine suppliers? Jo Burzynska explores the damage to the airline sector, and asks whether an upturn in trade is a flight of fancy

CLOUDY BAY GOES SCREWCAP

ASDA BACKS SA AND CHILE

By David Williams

DAYS OF CHAMPAGNE DISCOUNTING ARE OVER

By Christian Davis

FORGET TV ADS, SAYS RITSON

By David Williams

CL FINANCIAL BUYS PARAGON

By David Williams

FISTONICH HAILS NZ CHARDONNAY

By Josie Butchart

DAVID HOHNEN RETIRES

By Max Allen

PINOT NOIR MAKING GROUND IN OTAGO

KIWIS PICK UP SCREWCAP BATON

By Tim Atkin & Paul Tudor

Watch out France, the Kiwis are coming

NZ claims place as one of the great Pinot Noir producers

Co-op launches ethical water brand

UK: The Co-op Group is to dump its own-label water and replace it with an ethical water brand to meet consumer demand.

Degrees of success by Jo Burzynska

As New Zealand shivered through what has been for many the coldest December on record, global warming felt an ice age away. The world may be heating up, but one of the most conspicuous climate changes in this country has been the increased frosts.

One man's meat

New Zealanders have to endure being mistaken for their trans-Tasman neighbours with regular monotony. Yes, there's that antipodean twang, which as a new Kiwi I must admit to having confused myself. And the country does admittedly share numerous characteristics with Australia. However, those making the effort to take a closer look at the country's politics, climate, geography and indeed its wine industry, should detect some very different dynamics.

Letters: On New Zealand

I read with great interest your excellent supplement on New Zealand; it is always good to have a critical view from abroad. I would, however, like to take issue with Stephen Skelton MW in his article An English MW in New Zealand' (p.14), which lays several claims that are essentially incorrect.

Focus on-trade: The Analyst

John Hoskins MW is the MW student's MW, thanks to his ability as a communicator and taster. The admonishment is less stinging, and the encouragement more uplifting, because of his evident integrity, informed opinion and passion, and sound priorities. The same qualities shine through in his list at The Old Bridge Hotel in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (where he also
has three inns), making him the wine lover's restaurateur as well.