Decanter News

Vinfolio plans relaunch

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:20:00 GMT

Vinfolio is to relaunch under new ownership.

Baboons wipe out South African grape crops

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:08:00 GMT

An army of marauding baboons has been terrorising wine growers in the Franschhoek Valley region of South Africa, raiding local farms and devouring grapes.

Stanislas Henriot resigns from Champagne Henriot

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 21:53:00 GMT

Stanislas Henriot has resigned as president of the family's Champagne business after over a decade in charge.

Riedel wins 'breathable glass' case

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:43:00 GMT

Austrian glassmaker Riedel has declared victory in its lawsuit against its rival Eisch Glasskultur over false claims for breathable glass.

California vineyards face foreclosure

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:44:00 GMT

Some California vineyards are facing foreclosure this year, with many reporting 2009 as their ��worst year' ever.

Champagne: ��Lightweight bottle used by almost all houses within two years'

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:36:00 GMT

A new lightweight Champagne bottle will be used by almost all Champagne houses within two years, according to the Comit�� Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne (CIVC).

UK still top Champagne market despite 15% drop

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:32:00 GMT

The UK is still the world's number one Champagne market, despite shipments falling by more than 15% in the past year.

Dom Perignon launches Oenotheque Rose

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:01:00 GMT

Dom Perignon has launched its first Oenotheque rose.

Chile: Wineries resume business despite fresh tremors

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:58:00 GMT

Chilean wineries are beginning to resume normal operations following February's earthquake, despite constant aftershocks and tremors.

Berry Bros opens second Hong Kong shop

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:28:00 GMT

Berry Bros & Rudd has opened a second Hong Kong shop, seven years after its first �� and 11 years after entering the marketing with a wine club and website.

Tesco MW signals end of fine wine era

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:31:00 GMT

A key member of Tesco's wine buying team has admitted that the retailer has been forced to rethink its strategy after introducing a glut of wines above ��7 three years ago.

Outrage and accusations as Cape mineral prospecting back on track

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:46:00 GMT

Cape winegrowers are outraged at a bizarre development in the situation regarding mineral prospecting - which it now appears will go ahead.

London gets its first Sherry bar

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:49:00 GMT

London's first Sherry bar opens this Friday, giving Londoners a taste of fine Sherry in a setting reminiscent of the rustic bodega bars of southern Spain.

US exports fall

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:22:00 GMT

US wine export volumes fell 15% in 2009, impacted by the global economic downturn and a tough year in the highly competitive UK market.

Randall Grahm, Zelma Long inducted into Vintners Hall of Fame

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:32:00 GMT

Five members of the wine world, including Randall Grahm and Zelma Long, have been inducted into the 2010 Vintners Hall of Fame by the Culinary Institute of America (CIA).

Relief in Cape as mining plans shelved

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:09:00 GMT

Vineyard owners in the Western Cape are celebrating after a state-owned mining company withdrew plans to prospect in the area.

Fake Bollinger being sold in London

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 20:52:00 GMT

Hundreds of bottles of counterfeit Bollinger have been found in small West London retailers and bars.

World's oldest whisky launched �� at ��10,000 a bottle

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:18:00 GMT

The world's oldest single-malt whisky was launched at Edinburgh Castle on Thursday to the sound of bagpipes and accompanied by Highlander guards.

Black Tower resurgent with 'premium' range

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:47:00 GMT

German wine brand Black Tower has announced plans to produce a new range of Special Release wines, coupled with a new bottle design for the brand.

Worry in Champagne as Heidsieck sheds jobs

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:09:00 GMT

Jobs cuts announced at Piper & Charles Heidsieck, and reorganisation at LVMH have caused disquiet in Champagne.

'Exceptionally unusual' case of DRC under the hammer at Bonhams

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:58:00 GMT

A rare and highly sought-after case of 1988 Domaine de la Roman��e-Conti could fetch up to ��40,000 when it is auctioned by Bonhams later this month.

Moth threatens Napa vineyards

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:30:00 GMT

A potentially devastating pest is threatening the vineyards of Napa Valley.

Decanter writer knighted into the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:46:00 GMT

Decanter contributor Sarah Jane Evans MW was made a Knight of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino last night.

La Mission Haut-Brion white changes name

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:39:00 GMT

The white wine of Ch��teau La Mission Haut-Brion, one of the most celebrated whites in Bordeaux, will change its name as of the 2009 vintage.

Alto Adige growers head for the hills

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:29:00 GMT

Growers in the Italian region of Alto Adige are turning to biodynamics and climbing to higher ground to avoid the potential effects of a warming climate.