US triumphs in IWSC 2013
The US laid down a firm challenge to traditional French supremacy as the International Wine & Spirit Competition unveiled its 2013 northern hemisphere wine results.
Kleine Zalze acts to save bush vine Chenin
Kleine Zalze winemaker Johan Joubert warned of the threat facing SAs old bush vine Chenin Blanc.
The Proust Q&A: Olivier Dauga
Bordeaux consultant Olivier Dauga on his regrets on not becoming a professional rugby player, desire to be James Bond and drinking Sauternes with Edith Piaf.
Breathtaking views, ultimate burgers, Hollywood movies and high-quality cava all featured during another busy week in the drinks industry.
Chapoutier: ‘Bring water back into wine’
Winemaker Michel Chapoutier has called for water to be re-introduced to winemaking to help counter rising alcohol levels.
Concha y Toro chairman wishes Sir Alex Ferguson well for his retirement
Wine loving Sir Alex Ferguson takes charge of his team for the final time this weekend and has been wished well for his retirement by the chairman of Concha y Toro.
Canadian wineries finding focus
Canada’s wineries are becoming increasingly focused on specific grape varieties as the country’s wine industry matures.
· Ornellaia shows off 25 years of evolution
· Sideways author releases Pinot Noir
· Chapoutier questions climate change map
· Controversy looms over Bordeaux primeurs
· Parker slams concept of ‘Parkerisation’
A Czech girl becomes an internet sensation after she is filmed apparently drinking a beer through her ear.
Beer
Camra launches new Good Bottled Beer Guide
The Campaign for Real Ale (Camra) has launched the new edition of its Good Bottled Beer Guide, which features over 1,800 bottle-conditioned beers.
Bolivian brewery develops coca beer
A brewery in Bolivia has developed an innovative solution to the problem of altitude sickness – coca beer, which is brewed using the same leaves from which cocaine is derived.
Porn stars & their favourite drinks
From Ron Jeremy’s love of rum to Jenna Jameson’s obsession with Irish whiskey, we reveal porn stars’ favourite drinks.
Shortlist announced for DB Awards 2013
The shortlist for The Drinks Business Awards 2013 has been announced following judging last week.
Infused liquors are becoming more popular every year as bartenders and mixologists use their knowledge to create unique flavour combinations.
Social Eating House
Great food, tantalising drinks and good friends
Mezcal: the other Mexican spirit
It's important that mezcal gets its deserving place on the shelf as a delicious and enjoyable spirit.
Malts vs Blends
No single subject is raised more often than Malts versus Blends. And, ladies and gentlemen, I for one don’t buy it.Gallery
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Fine Wine
Merchant gives private buyers chance to sell at market price
Fine wine merchant Aston Lovell launch fine wine industry’s first trading platform that links the private buyer and seller to Liv-ex
Mouton vertical to take centre stage at Bonhams sale
A 20-bottle vertical of Mouton Rothschild from 1989 to 2009 will be one of the main attractions at Bonhams London sale later this month.
Rare Italian wines to be auctioned in HK
Vinitaly International and US auction house Zachys are to host an auction in Hong Kong dedicated to Italian wines later this month.
Bordeaux 2012: Clinet and Montrose
Clinet, Montrose and Domaine de Chevalier topped this morning’s Bordeaux 2012 releases.
