This is one of the longest established regions of Bordeaux; there was viticulture here as far back as the Middle Age, centuries before the marshes of the Médoc were drained and vines were planted in the gravelly soils there.

World Cup competition comes to South Africa in June. Start the celebration of soccer’s ultimate event a little early with South African wines.

Wineries throughout New Zealand are reporting lower yields than originally forecast, leaving some predicting a shift in the industry from oversupply to shortfall.

English wine producers are looking forward to a sustained period of growth over the coming years as word spreads about the quality of the products.

The London-based Liv-ex 100 Fine Wine Index, which lost 22 per cent of its value between August and December 2008 as the banking collapse hit wine investment, has rebounded 27.6 per cent over the past 12 months.

In Singapore, the 11th edition of WSA (Wine & Spirits Asia) may deliver this week a positive message to luxury wine estates: The Lion City offers great opportunities for expensive wines.

Rain and cool weather have favored the 2010 vintage in Australia – in contrast to the heat and fire of last year.

Rain and cool weather have favored the 2010 vintage in Australia – in contrast to the heat and fire of last year.

The UK’s most famous sommelier and founder of Hotel du Vin, Gerard Basset MS MW, was awarded the title of World’s Best Sommelier this week.

The UK’s most famous sommelier and founder of Hotel du Vin, Gerard Basset MS MW, was awarded the title of World’s Best Sommelier this week.