China set to seize Bordeaux's
wine crown

[09/05/2008] China is set to become the largest wine producer in the world and has the potential to match the best Bordeaux can offer, says Berry Bros & Rudd.

Olly Smith discovers Chilean stars

Olly Smith wrestles with llamas, romps in streams and explores the unfolding tale of Chilean wine.

In Depth

• What's the difference between vodka and water?

• Simon Woods survives the big wine brands

• Will the Champagne bubble burst?

• Beginners guide to Speyside whiskies

• Super wine brands will kill terroir, report

  

  [09/05/2008] Big brands will continue to grow until consumers do not care where their wine has come from, suggests a new report from Berry Bros &..

• Wine lists in bars are small and predictable

  

  [09/05/2008] More than half of bars, pubs and restaurants stock only 10 or less wines, with sales dominated by blockbuster brands, a new survey shows.

• The world’s top 50 restaurants

  

  [30/04/2008] Catalonia’s El Bulli, north of Barcelona, has again been named the best restaurant in the world.

• International Wine Challenge expands global reach

  

  [30/04/2008] Eight new countries have entered this year’s International Wine Challenge, extending the contest’s global reach.

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet

"I am the president of all Chileans, and wine is good for everybody."

In an ethical nod to Fairtrade fortnight, journalist Joe Fattorini talks about making a difference with wine.

• Making a difference with Fairtrade wine

• Raising a glass to biodynamic wine

• I'm not drinking friggin' Merlot

• Wine glass wizadry