Patrick Schmitt

Without a standardised definition and rules, “it’s the Wild West for regenerative viticulture right now,” according to Jess Baum from Bonterra Organic Estates.

With an oversupply of basic wine pushing Bordeaux’s farmers to the brink, the region’s most successful mainstream brand, Mouton Cadet, has announced a move to support its grower-community.

Last week, a group of young, self-confessed wine nerds gathered in London for the 71st Oxford vs Cambridge Varsity blind tasting competition, with impressive and surprising results.

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At ProWein this week, Chris Indelicato, president of North America’s 16-million case Delicato Family Wines, told db when he expects wine sales to pick up in the US, and why he has a positive outlook.

Former Sotheby’s wine director, Madeira expert, and Master of Wine, Patrick Grubb died on 23 March, leaving behind his wife, Jennie, and two sons, Hugo and Harry.

Leading Chilean wine brand Casillero del Diablo has launched a new advertising campaign in the UK featuring a song made famous by former Beatle, George Harrison.

After a period of Covid-related extremes, the UK market for Champagne is back to normal, and that may be no bad thing, believes one key commentator.

Antinori is attempting to prove that Puglia can produce truly fine red wines with a £215 varietal Cabernet Franc.

A two-metre bronze statue of famous British statesman, Sir Winston Churchill has been unveiled at the Champagne house he had such a lifelong affection for – Pol Roger.