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Tuesday 21 May 2013

    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.

The week in pictures

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.

Girl drinks beer through her ear

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.

The infusion invasion

Infused liquors are becoming more popular every year as bartenders and mixologists use their knowledge to create unique flavour combinations.

by Ashley Heihn

Social Eating House

Great food, tantalising drinks and good friends by Ross Kerslake

Mezcal: the other Mexican spirit

It's important that mezcal gets its deserving place on the shelf as a delicious and enjoyable spirit. by Max Stein

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. by Alex Robertson
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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.