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Lay & Wheeler-Majestic deal ‘not forced’ by recession
Lay & Wheeler president Johnny Wheeler has denied claims that the takeover of the merchant was forced on the family firm by falling revenues.
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Global warming will cause ‘untold upheaval’ to wine industry
One of Australia’s leading voices in the wine industry has warned producers that they face untold upheaval if they are to combat the effects of global warming.
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Bordeaux 2008: Decanter tasters give their verdict
Decanter’s team of tasters have given their first verdict on Bordeaux’s 2008s - and the early signs are that the vintage is better than had been expected.
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‘Surprise’ result for Margaux and Lafite against New World
In what might be seen as a reversal of recent trends, two Bordeaux first growths have triumphed in a top-level blind tasting.
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Guy Woodward’s blog: the last instalments
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Australian producers rally to stem flood of New Zealand Sauvignon
Some of Western Australia’s most prominent producers are pooling their resources to combat the ever-increasing popularity of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.
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Fabio Capello, Friuli, the Frescobaldis and an unfortunate hand ball…
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Interview: Brian Moore
The ex-England rugby hardman tells guy woodward about his alter-ego, Gollum, and his love-hate relationship with the French
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M&S chief: minimum pricing is ‘insane’
The boss of UK high street giant Marks & Spencer has launched an outspoken attack on the idea of government intervention in the pricing of alcohol.
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Stars of Burgundy shine at Decanter Man of the Year dinner
Aubert de Villaine was officially crowned as Decanter’s 2010 Man of the Year at a star-studded dinner in London last night.
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‘If a buyer told us he didn’t like our wine, we’d tell him where to go’
A busy week - lots of tastings, and lots of producers in town, particularly from the Southern Hemisphere.
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New World Discovery Theatre: Long Island
As the closest winemaking region to New York City itself – just 100 miles from downtown Manhattan – Long Island has a strong unique selling point... By Guy Woodward
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Customers choose the prices as Oddbins relaunches
Embattled UK retailer Oddbins has relaunched onto the UK high street under new ownership.
