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Brits sparkle at the 2012 International Wine Challenge

Brits sparkle at the 2012 International Wine Challenge

In the Jubilee year, English wines are celebrating their success at the 2012 International Wine Challenge (IWC), with a record sweep of 49 medals, an increase of 36% on last year.

Sud de France Festival returns to London

Sud de France Festival returns to London

The Sud de France Festival, celebrating the Mediterranean flavours of Languedoc-Rousillon - the largest wine-producing region of France - is to return to the capital for the fourth year running, from 11-29 June.

Kyloe wine dinner brings taste of New Zealand to Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s leading gourmet steak restaurant & grill, Kyloe, is bringing wines from New Zealand vineyard Eradus to the capital for an exclusive wine dinner on 28 May in association with Corney & Barrow.

Artisan food producers line up to take part in RAW

RAW, the artisan wine fair - a two-day celebration of some of the best natural wine talent in the world - will feature a wide variety of exciting artisan food stalls, providing visitors with the perfect accompaniment to the 800 wines on offer at the fair.

Wines in Romantic Germany - The Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate is Germany's number one wine-producing region. (Around 70 percent of all German wine is produced here) Its mild, sunny climate and nutrient-rich soils are perfectly suited for growing grapes.

The Birkenhof Distillery in Romantic Germany - The Rhineland-Palatinate

The Birkenhof Brennerei at Nistertal in the Westerwald region is a traditional grain distillery run by the same family since 1848. "New traditions in old barrels make for a smooth blend" is the motto of the award-winning distillery.

The artisan wine fair: Exciting talks and masterclasses

RAW, the artisan wine fair is a two-day celebration of some of the best natural wine talent in the world. To help visitors get under the skin of the 180 artisan producers who will be showing their wines at the Old Truman Brewery in May, the team has lined up a series of talks, discussions and masterclasses.

28-50 Wine Workshop & Kitchen to open in Marylebone

Xavier Rousset and Agnar Sverrisson, the restaurateurs behind the Michelin-starred Texture restaurant, will open a second 28-50 in early June 2012.

Hidden secrets to wine revealed

At a time when we are all being told to live a healthier lifestyle, count our calories and look after our pennies, you would think most people would be turning away from wine.

RAW - The Artisan Wine Fair

As RAW approaches, Isabelle Legeron and her team are busy organising a very exciting celebration of organic and biodynamic wine. RAW, the artisan wine fair, is a two-day show with some of the best natural wine talent in the world taking place in London on May 20th & 21st.

Lot 18 offers unmatched deals on rare and hard-to-find wines

An innovative new website has been launched that will change the way we buy wine. For the first time in the UK, Lot 18 brings the vineyard experience direct to people via a private sales model, by offering access to unmatched deals on rare and hard-to-find wines.

Feed the flames of love this Valentine's Day with Harveys PX

Feed the flames of love this Valentine's Day with Harveys PX

Forget fancy restaurants that leave your stomach full but your wallet empty, this Valentine's Day Harveys is encouraging the nation's love birds to stay away from clichéd dining experiences and relax at home with a romantic meal for two and a glass of sensationally smooth Harveys VORS Pedro Ximénez (PX).

Fancy wine-ding down in Italy this May?

If you’re a fine wine fan, why not combine the love of your favourite tipple with a trip to Italy - where celebrating wine is as important as producing it.

Wine tasting at Rye's White Vine House

Wine tasting at Rye's White Vine House

The Ambrette Restaurant at Rye located in the 5 starred Whine Vine House, is hosting a special wine tasting in conjunction with the Cranbrook-based wine and cheese merchants, Perfect Partners on Sunday 8th January.

halfwine.com launches offering fine wines by the half bottle

halfwine.com launches offering fine wines by the half bottle

A specialist merchant of half bottles of wine has announced the launch of its online shop halfwine.com, which is offering gift packs for wine lovers in time for the festive season.