Nyetimber to rival UK’s largest vineyard

English sparkling wine producer Nyetimber will rival Denbies as the UK’s largest wine producer, it was revealed today.

Sarkozy: I will relax wine advertising regulations

Right-wing French presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy has announced that he will give more freedom to wine advertising in France should he be elected in May.

Cork to blame for premature Burgundy oxidation says Coates

Poorly-performing corks are the main culprits behind prematurely aged white Burgundy, says Clive Coates MW.

UK Champagne consumption drops but sales continue to climb

Champagne exports continued to soar in 2006 despite a drop in the UK market.

Moueix buys into Chateau Belair

The Moueix family has bought a 31% stake in the company behind top St-Emilion chateau Belair.

French barrel maker loses over €100k in Napoli grounding

French barrel maker Tonnellerie Boutes has lost over €100k of barrels in the wreck of container ship MSC Napoli off the UK coast.

Bordeaux second growth puts wine under screwcap

A Bordeaux second growth chateau will be bottling wine under screwcap, it was revealed today.

London restaurants neglecting wine

London restaurants are not doing enough to improve their diners’ wine experience, new research has revealed.

Christmas Champagne sales rocket

Sales of Champagne surged over the Christmas period, say UK high street retailers.

Labégorce proprietor dies

Hubert Perrodo, French entrepreneur and owner of Margaux chateaux Marquis d’Alesme Becker, Labégorce and Labégorce-Zédé, has died aged 62.

Taittinger family return to Champagne

The Taittinger family is set to return to its Champagne business nearly two years after being bought out by an American investment firm.

France produces Breton wine

Better known for its cider and sailors, the region of Brittany can now lay claim to having its own wine following a legal tussle with the French authorities.

Top London restaurant finally ends free food and wine

For those hoping to experience the unheard-of pleasure of dining for free at a top restaurant, your chance is over.

Winemaker resigns top judging post following awards scandal

Winemaker Brent Marris has resigned as chief judge of the Air New Zealand awards as the Wither Hills competition scandal refuses to go away.

Old world beats new world for the healthiest wines

Wines made in south western France and Sardinia are better for your health than Australian, South African or US wines, scientists say.

EU rules against cheap wine imports

The European Court of Justice has dashed hopes of UK consumers buying cut-price wine from other European countries.

Bond drinks Angelus. 82 Angelus

Chateau Angelus boss Hubert de Bouard was shaken – but not stirred – when Bond chiefs demanded his top vintage for the British secret agent.

Fortnum & Mason launches new wine department

Fortnum & Mason, the world’s most exclusive grocer, has more than doubled the size of its wine department as part of a £24m refurbishment.

Posh and Becks shore up Cristal

It might have lost the endorsement of Jay-Z, but Roederer has found new high-profile support in the form of Victoria and David Beckham.

Bollinger to sue supermarkets?

The president of Bollinger is set to sue French supermarkets, saying their cut-price promotions are detrimental to the Champagne house’s image.

First en primeur South African wine

A South African estate is launching what it says is the country’s first wine available to buy en primeur.