United States

13th Aug 2010

Novelty wines: Arrogant Frog and other labels

Back in the early 1980s, the Australian producer Wolf Blass invented a sparkling red called René Pogel. Wolfie, as he's known to friends, is a brash, but extremely successful bloke, who combines his talents as a winemaker with a flair... Read more

1st May 2010

Sir Alex Ferguson and a world of two halves

Sir Alex Ferguson -- soccer genius, gum-chewer and mind game player extraordinaire -- wants to go into the wine business when he retires. The story emerged in the News of the World last weekend, so should be treated with a degree of... Read more

16th Feb 2010

And all because the lady loves...

If you are single and fancy taking a flight to New York, Alessandra Rotondi can teach you a thing or two about seduction and wine. You might think that the time-sanctioned techniques linking alcohol and Ugandan activities are pretty simple... Read more

8th Nov 2009

Christmas reds and whites

WINES UNDER £10

WHITE

2008 Errazuriz Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley (£4.99 each for two, 13.5%, Majestic). Reduced from £7.99, which makes it a stunning deal, this is an easy drinking, peach and... Read more