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En primeur: late sales campaign likely
Global economic uncertainty caused by the war in Iraq continues to make itself felt in Bordeaux as producers suggest their 2002 en primeur campaign may not start until the end of June or later.
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Merchants need dramatic price fall in order to sell Bordeaux 2002
Wine merchants are gearing up for a 'difficult' en primeur campaign with some saying they won't be able to sell anything unless prices are reduced by at least 40%.
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Bordeaux 2002: buy now to drink not invest
If you want to buy a top of the range Bordeaux 2002 you can take your pick – but don't look on it as an investment, UK merchants say.
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Berry Brothers buys Morris & Verdin
Venerable London wine merchants Berry Brothers and Rudd has bought Morris and Verdin for an undisclosed sum.
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New addition to turbulent Italian fair scene
A new wine fair to rival Vinexpo and Vinitaly is being launched in Milan next year.
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Bordeaux growers in financial difficulties
Up to 1000 Bordeaux winegrowers are having financial difficulties in the current poor market conditions, the president of the CIVB said earlier this month.
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Christie’s finishes 2003 ahead
The world’s biggest wine auction houses broke several world records in 2003, with cases of Chateau Latour and Chateau Mouton fetching staggering sums.
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Parker celebrates 25 years of Advocate
Robert Parker’s first flight to Europe was a disaster, and his first sense of the continent was the stench of horse urine under the Coliseum in Rome.
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Wine Institute appoints new Washington lobbyist
The Wine Instiute of California has a new director of federal relations to represent the group’s interests in Washington DC.
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Blumenthal’s third star spurs him to new heights
Revolutionary British chef Heston Blumenthal, who has just won his third Michelin star, has plans for yet more extraordinary flavour combinations.
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Spurrier celebrates 40 years in the business with foot-stomping and fine wine
Steven Spurrier was hailed on Monday as the man with the best shoes in the wine business – as a unique list of journalists and wine professionals celebrated his 40 years in the industry.
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California snaps at France’s heels
California is set to overtake France as the UK’s second largest wine supplier, decanter.com has learned.
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Ex-Southcorp wine chief to buy Reynolds?
Former Southcorp head of winemaking Philip Shaw is set to take a major interest in bankrupt Australian producer Reynolds Wines.
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New glass stopper for Schloss Vollrads
Premium German producer Schloss Vollrads is moving half its wines to a radical new glass stopper.
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Bulgarian wine proves a cut above
Bulgarian producer Boyar Estates has once again proved its genius at marketing - by inspiring a new hairstyle.
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English fizz on the list in Paris
One of France’s most eminent wine experts is serving English sparkling wine at his Paris bistro – but he has to offer it blind.
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SA wineries to be monitored for additive use
A major testing programme has started in South Africa to monitor use of flavourings in Sauvignon Blanc.
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Cru Bourgeois: new listing finally pushed through
France’s most eminent wine publication La Revue du Vin de France has added to the ongoing cru bourgeois quarrel by organising its own listing - and the Syndicat has finally accepted the new order.
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Australian terroir will triumph: Croser
Australia may be the world’s preeminent producer of bulk wines but its regional wines can and will rival the old world, veteran winemaker Brian Croser said this week.
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Croser, Cazes and Bollinger head for Australia
Eminent Australian vintner Brian Croser has teamed up with Jean-Michel Cazes and Bollinger to produce a premium wine in South Australia.
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Scandinavian monopolies will last ‘five years’
The Scandinavian government monopolies should collapse ‘like dominoes’ within five years, a London press conference heard today.
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Slow Food works to save endangered food
Oysters from New Jersey, Cornish pilchards and Madagascan red rice are all being protected under a major new initiative from Slow Food.
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Champagne houses look at English vineland
Champagne houses are considering investment in English vineyards – especially those which specialise in sparkling wine, decanter.com has learned.
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Alsace’s Schlumberger may not produce 2003 Grand Cru
Premier Alsace estate Domaines Schlumberger should be vastly reducing its output of Grand Cru wines this year as a result 2003’s dramatic weather conditions.
