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Drought: A burning issue for wine

Published: 14 May, 2023

With another scorching summer on the horizon, James Bayley assesses the damage caused by drought to affected regions across the globe.

Domenico Clerico Tasting: 'Our wines are like Ferraris'

Published: 12 May, 2023

Like all great Italian institutions, Domenico Clerico’s small estate is a product of passion, producing wines with great personalities.

Kanonkop marks 50th with salvo of older vintages in London

Published: 11 May, 2023

Kanonkop Wine Estate celebrated its half century yesterday (11 May) with a masterclass looking back at notable older vintages of Estate Pinotage and Cabernet Sauvignon, stretching back several decades.

2023 Viña Santa Rita harvest warmest for 70 years

Published: 09 May, 2023

Chilean producer Viña Santa Rita experienced a historically warm harvest, with the highest temperatures recorded in the last 70 years contributing to “unprecedented grape maturity”.

NZ scientists create 6000 new SB variants to increase environmental resilience

Published: 03 May, 2023

The Bragato Research Institute in Marlborough has sequenced 6,000 genetic variants of New Zealand’s leading grape variety, developed to help tackle climate change.

New generation takes the helm at Cantina Kurtatsch

Published: 02 May, 2023

The torch is being passed to the next generation at Italian cooperative Cantina Kurtatsch in the mountains of Alto Adige.

Isole e Olena showcases new Chardonnay as Italian whites come to the fore

Published: 28 April, 2023

Yesterday (27 April), Paolo De Marchi of the Isole e Olena estate in Tuscany was in London to present a vertical tasting, albeit with a slightly unfamiliar lineup.

The Bollinger Group expands Burgundian footprint with Château d’Etroyes deal

Published: 26 April, 2023

The Bollinger Group has further added to its Burgundy offering with the acquisition of Château d’Etroyes – a 50ha estate in the heart of the Mercurey and Rully terroirs.

Value of global wine exports breaks records as inflation soars

Published: 24 April, 2023

The global value of wine exports reached a record high in 2022, pushed ever upwards by runaway inflation and global supply chain issues.

Morandé Wine Group reveals new winemaking facility and Waitrose listings

Published: 24 April, 2023

Chilean Producer Morandé Wine Group has launched a new winery and secured new UK listings with Waitrose and Direct Wines.

Familia Torres unveils its latest Antologia collection

Published: 20 April, 2023

Familia Torres unveiled the latest vintages of its top single-vineyard wines in an exclusive tasting event held at Trivet restaurant in London this week.

Sam Linter says farewell to Bolney

Published: 20 April, 2023

Bolney Wine Estate’s longstanding chief winemaker is moving on to pursue new opportunities, following a transition period to new owners Freixenet Copestick.

Tim Atkin MW releases his 2023 Chile Report

Published: 17 April, 2023

Tim Atkin MW, Harper's columnist and leading UK wine writer, has launched his 2023 Chile report.

Round table: Nova Scotia delivers

Published: 17 April, 2023

A round table focusing on this Atlantic-cooled region revealed a wealth of vinous diversity and serious strength in sparkling, as Andrew Catchpole reports.

The cost of wildfires to winegrowers

Published: 14 April, 2023

Climate change has contributed to a terrifying number of wildfires worldwide. James Bayley looks at the human, economic and environmental cost of the devastation.

Bordeaux closing the gap according to Wine Lister

Published: 12 April, 2023

Momentum continues to grow for Bordeaux as the price appreciation gap narrows in comparison with other fine wine regions.

Bordeaux 2022: The weather factor

Published: 11 April, 2023

With the world descending on the region to taste the latest vintage, here’s how the weather shaped the style of the wines. Gavin Quinney delivers part one of his annual report.

The Symington family launch first-ever rosé wine

Published: 11 April, 2023

Premium port producers Symington Family Estates has expanded its Altano wine range to include its first-ever rosé wine.

Simon Thorpe MW steps down as WineGB CEO

Published: 03 April, 2023

It is all change for WineGB as the trade organisation announces it is looking for a new CEO.

Results for inaugural alcohol-free awards revealed

Published: 03 April, 2023

The results for the first ever World Alcohol-Free Awards have been announced, thus placing a new and brighter spotlight on the ever-evolving world of zero alc drinks.