Geoffrey Dean on the 2012 vintage from the Centre-Loire

Those Sauvignon Blanc drinkers that have had their fill of New Zealand examples of the varietal, should know how good the 2012 vintage was in the Centre-Loire.

Drinks leaders on route to raise £25k for Benevolent in charity cycle ride

A group of hardy leading drinks figures are currently mid way through a five day 600 km charity bike organised by Mentzendorff that ends later this week in the Douro Valley.

Naked Wines appoints former Treasury chief winemaker

Naked Wines has appointed former vice-president and chief winemaker for the Americas at Treasury Wine Estates, Matt Parish, as chief winemaker.

WOSA Sommelier Cup heats under way

Following the success of 2010's Sommelier Cup, Wines of South Africa is holding another competition to find a sommelier with a superior knowledge of the country's wines.

WOSA Sommelier Cup calls for entries

Following the success of 2010's Sommelier Cup, Wines of South Africa is on the lookout for entrants to this year's competition.

Mangrove appoints new account manager

On the back of company expansion spirits specialist Mangrove has announced the appointment of Andy Balsillie as account manager for Leeds and the surrounding area.

Sud de France publishes Top 100

The results for the Languedoc-Rousillon Sud de France Top 100 wines have been listed on its website after being announced at the Sud de France Trade Day last week.

Bollinger head winemaker heads to Germany

Former Bollinger head winemaker Mathieu Kauffmann has been recruited by Reichsrat von Buhl in Germany in time to direct the 2013 harvest.

Iain Muggoch returns to Direct Wines in newly created role

Iain Muggoch has returned to Direct Wines, to a newly created role, after leaving the company in 2004.

UK RumFest returns for seventh year

As rum lays claim to being the fastest-growing spirits category in the UK, RumFest has announced its return...

Pernod Ricard releases Formula One jeroboams of Mumm Champagne

Pernod Ricard is gearing up for the British Grand Prix by releasing limited edition jeroboams of Mumm Champagne in the UK, to highlight the brand's long-running sponsorship of Formula One.

Champagne Bruno Paillard releases 2002 vintage

Champagne Bruno Paillard has launched its 2002 vintage Blanc de Blancs after more than 10 years of ageing.

Amici di Bacco to unveil eclectic new list

Specialist Italian wine importer Amici di Bacco has announced it will unveil its eclectic new list at this year's Definitive Italian Tasting.

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China threatens to restrict EU wine imports

China has threatened to restrict wine imports from the European Union in a tit-for-tat dispute over tariff barriers.

Living Ventures scoops top Cocktail in the City award

Living Ventures-branded bar The Alchemist has won the Overall Winner title at Leeds inaugural Cocktails in the City event.

Diageo appoints Syl Saller as chief marketing officer

Diageo has appointed its long-standing innovation director, Syl Saller, as its global chief marketing officer.

Berkmann to distribute Champagne Drappier in UK

Berkmann Wine Cellars has announced it will distribute Chapmagne Drappier in the UK from August.

Californian UK market is wide open for new brand launches reveals California Summit

Despite the dominance of Californian wine brands the category is still wide open for new brands to enter the market and gain significant market share.

Kingsland Wines & Spirits scoops environmental accolade

Kingsland Wines & Spirits has won two accolades at the Salford Business Awards 2013.