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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

The 44th edition of the International Wine and Spirits Exhibition was officially inaugurated by the Minister for Agricultural Policies and Governor of the Veneto Region, Luca Zaia.

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.

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.

Verona, Italy -Castello Banfi has been once again declared Italy’s top winery at the prestigious International Enological Concourse, held annually at the VinItaly wine fair in Verona, Italy.

A government-funded campaign promoting premium New Zealand wines in the United States is expected to launch this autumn.