One of South Africa’s best and certainly most controversial winemakers, André van Rensburg, was in London yesterday for the unveiling of his new wine, DNA.
Bollinger unveils latest Pinot Noir expression
Champagne Bollinger has unveiled its new PN TX17, the latest edition in the Bollinger PN collection which focuses on Pinot Noir from Tauxières 2017.
Pink Prosecco: not fizzling out
Drinks international catches up with the founder of The Emissary Prosecco, Ed Smith, to find out whether talk of a Rosé Prosecco shortage is cause for concern.
Christchurch hosts Pinot Noir NZ 2021
New Zealand Wine Growers has announced that its Pinot Noir NZ 2021 three-day celebration is to be held, or the first time. in Christchurch, on South Island.
Willamette Valley wine auction raises $500,000
Nearly $500,000 was raised at the Pinot Noir Barrel Auction, a trade-only showcase of rare wines hosted by the Willamette Valley Wineries Association (WVWA).
Sam Neill buys Desert Heart
Two Paddocks, the New Zealand wine producer owned by actor, Sam Neill, has bought a fourth vineyard, this one in Bannockburn.
Constellation acquires Mark West for $160m
Constellation Brands has completed the acquisition of the Mark West wine brand from Purple Wine Company for approximately US$160 million.
New Zealand announces Pinot Noir 2013
New Zealand Winegrowers has announced the dates and details of its Pinot Noir conference, 2013
Le Versant Pinot Noir 2010
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Lanson Extra Age Rosé released
Lanson International has launched Lanson Extra Age Rosé to global markets.
Champagne holds breath after “earliest harvest”
Growers, cooperatives and houses in Champagne have offered ambivalent first appraisals of the 2011 vintage, following what has been described as the appellation’s “earliest ever harvest”.
Ara appoints Jeff Clarke chief winemaker
Jeff Clarke has been appointed chief winemaker at Marlborough’s Ara Wines.
Pinot Noir named best NZ wine
A Pinot Noir from the Central Otago region has been named Champion Wine at the Air New Zealand Wine Awards.
Coldstream Hills spends $5m on cellar
Treasury Wine Estates brand Coldstream Hills has completed a $5m upgrade of its winemaking facilities
Foster's to launch sparkling rosé
Australian wine brand Wolf Blass is to launch a sparkling rosé wine at the London International Wine Fair.