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Clos des Goisses 2009 and 22ème Krug rosé released
The 2009 vintage of Champagne Philpponnat’s Clos des Goisses has been released in the UK after an eight-year wait, with the 22ème edition of Krug Rosé following close on its heels.

First-ever Pinot Grigio DOC harvest closes with 20% yield boost
The first harvest of Pinot Grigio DOC has come to a close, noted for “healthy, high quality grapes” and a 20% increase in yields.

Prosecco exports to UK dip 7% after decade of growth
For the first time in over a decade exports of Prosecco to the UK have fallen, dipping by 7% in the first half of the year, according to analysis from Italian farming association Coldiretti.

Unfiltered: Isabelle Legeron MW
A staunch advocate of natural wine, Isabelle Legeron founded RAW Wine in 2012, which has grown to become the world’s largest community of low-intervention organic, biodynamic and natural wine producers. Here, she shares her unconventional path in wine, and details of her her new venture, the London-based wine bar Neptune.

What it’s like to be a wine trainer
We shadowed one of Corney & Barrow’s wine educators while she gave service staff on a P&O’s cruise ship a run-down on the essentials of selling wine to the masses.

New exhibitors announced for The Wine & Spirits Show
The Wine and Spirits Show has announced further exhibitors for its event in October, including a Rhône producer with a new brut nature sparkling and the new delle Venezie DOC which is shaking things up for Pinot Grigio in northeastern Italy.

The best Champagnes of 2018
We bring you a full report from this year’s Champagne Masters, including all the medal-winning wines; an extensive analysis of the stylistic trends, and highlights from the competition – which comprised little-known labels and the most delicious fizz on the market today.

The Rioja Masters 2017: Results
With nine Masters and 25 Gold medals awarded, last year’s Rioja Masters was our most successful tasting in the Global Masters series yet. Click through to find out who clinched the top spots in the competition.

Star Pubs & Bars appoints wine buyer, adds more magnums, Pinot Noir, Malbec and Picpoul to wine range
Star Pubs & Bars has appointed a dedicated wine category buyer to make its range “competitive with that of wholesalers and wine merchants.”

‘Sexy’ 2016 Yquem released
The 2016 vintage of Château d’Yquem has been released but despite being hailed as “magical”, “moreish” and “sexy”, is it a good buy?