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Domaine Paul Mas - the new releases

Published: 10 February, 2011

If you're looking for something new and exciting, says Paul Mas, then try the Domaine Paul Mas, Mas des Mas Pinot Blanc 2010.

Chris de Burgh to auction wine

Published: 02 February, 2011

Chris de Burgh is the latest celebrity to auction off his a selection of wines from his private collection ? expected to raise £200,000 next month.

Treasury pulls support from Wine Australia

Published: 31 January, 2011

Treasury Wine Estates has withdrawn its support from Wine Australia in the UK ? saying the body does not do enough to "promote and represent our total portfolio of brands".

Blog: Panos Kakaviatos tastes Burgundy 2009

Published: 28 January, 2011

Panos Kakaviatos tastes his way around Burgundy 2009.

Blog: Anne Krebiehl's Ravenous for Riesling

Published: 26 January, 2011

Anne Krebiehl picks out her favourites from the Ravenous for Riesling tasting

New boss for Louis Latour Agencies

Published: 21 January, 2011

Louis Latour Agencies has appointed Bibendum's Dan Bolton as its new managing director.

James Lawrence blog: South African wine paradise

Published: 21 January, 2011

James Lawrence is wowed by South Africa on his latest wine trip

Delegat's moves for remaining Oyster Bay shares

Published: 11 January, 2011

Delegat's Wine Estate is in the process of taking outright control of Oyster Bay Marlborough Vineyards.

Wolf Blass signs two-year deal with England Rugby

Published: 11 January, 2011

Wolf Blass has signed a two-year deal with the Rugby Football Union to be the official wine of England Rugby until June 2012.

Viña Errázuriz awarded top Parker points

Published: 10 January, 2011

Viña Errázuriz wines topped Robert Parker's list of Chilean wines for the second year running.

Viña Errázuriz awarded top Parker points

Published: 09 January, 2011

Viña Errázuriz wines topped Robert Parker's list of Chilean wines for the second year running.

Geoffrey Dean Ashes and wine blog: soaring temperatures add to Victorian winemakers' troubles

Published: 31 December, 2010

Despite the wettest December in Victoria since records began - and that after a similarly damp November - there were widespread fire bans across the state on a roasting New Year's Eve when temperatures hit 42C in Melbourne.

Brown-Forman looking to sell Fetzer

Published: 23 December, 2010

Brown-Forman has confirmed that it may sell part of its wine business including Fetzer.

John Pollaers to head up Foster's beer arm after demerger

Published: 22 December, 2010

The Foster's Group has named John Pollaers as the new chief executive officer of its beer division should its proposed demerger continue.

Constellation US announces "outstanding" wines from 2010 vintage

Published: 21 December, 2010

Constellation Wines US, has announced the 2010 vintage will produce "outstanding" wines across its Mondavi and Ravenswood range.

Hardys owner to sell wine brands, says report

Published: 21 December, 2010

Constellation may be about to sell most of its wine businesses outside America, reports suggest.

Geoffrey Dean's Ashes and wine blog: how inspiring Aussie winemakers make up for Perth defeat

Published: 21 December, 2010

If it was back to earth with a bump after England's thrashing at Perth, what better way to soothe the disappointment than to spend some time with one of Australia's pioneering winemakers, Bill Pannell.