Laura Clark - Christmas time, mistletoe and wine

And so the seemingly endless stream of Christmas tastings that journalists finds themselves traipsing to in the sweltering heat of the summer has begun.

AdVini looks to drive quality French wine sales

Newly merged French wine giant AdVini has unveiled plans designed to keep the company at the top of quality French winemaking.

French launch first 3-D Virtual Wine Fair

The www.WineFair.com plans to help busy wine and spirit professionals network worldwide from the comfort of their desks

Liberty take on Laroche wines in the UK

Liberty Wines is to be the exclusive UK importer for three Laroche estates: Domaine Laroche (Chablis), Mas La Chevalière (Languedoc) and Viña Punto Alto (Casablanca Valley, Chile).

D&D takes on French agencies

D&D Wines International has been appointed as the principal off-trade agent for Jeanjean Languedoc and RIGAL.

Sam Harrison, owner, Sam's Brasserie & Bar & Harrisons

It's been an interesting month so far with the weather causing havoc. Nevertheless this has not dampened our spirits at Sam's Brasserie + Bar or over in Balham at Harrison's

Breaking new terroirs

If you're visiting Terroirs for the first time, the thing to do when you turn into the road it's on is to look out for a blackboard with an eccentric slogan.

Carol Emmas - Is this the future direction of Sauvignon Blanc?

Chablis winners announced

Guy Anderson strengthens position in France

Fiona Sims examines the wines at the Galvin brothers' new London eaterie

Fiona Sims examines the wines at the Galvin brothers' new London eaterie, La Chapelle.

New premium wines from Cellier des Dauphins

La Tour D'Argent raises €1.5 million in wine sale

The sale of part of the legendary La Tour D'Argent's cellar in Paris raised €1.54 million following a two-day auction.

Agency's Taste: Charles Taylor Wines

Charles Taylor Wines was established in 1986 and is agent and importer for a selection of leading estates from traditional regions of France and Germany.

Olivier Gasselin, head sommelier, Bluebird, Chelsea

I know the whole organic and bio-dynamic thing a bit of a trend at the moment, but still my philosophy is to be conscious of producers who respect their terroir and don't use chemicals and pesticides.

Olivier Gasselin, head sommelier, Bluebird, Chelsea

I know the whole organic and bio-dynamic thing a bit of a trend at the moment, but still my philosophy is to be conscious of producers who respect their terroir and don't use chemicals and pesticides.

Laroche and Jeanjean to merge

French wine producers Jeanjean and Laroche are merging to create a new company with a projected turnover of €200m.

Harrop leads Loire Sauvignon project

Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire is hoping to boost its image in the UK with a new campaign aimed at the trade.

Wines in the press - August 7 - 9

The Guardian

Victoria Moore is talking about chilling light reds. " A good, light red that has been chilled for half an hour in the fridge is not only refreshing and joyful, it also possesses substance and intrigue that holds your attention beyond the first glass," she says.

Bibendum picks up Roux

Bibendum has bolstered its Burgundy portfolio with the addition of St-Aubin-based firm, Domaine Roux Père et Fils.