Diageo gives Bell's a makeover

Diageo has revamped Bell’s, the UK’s number one Scotch whisky brand, renaming it Bell’s Original with a new blend. Wine & Spirit compares the two.

Olly Smith discovers Chilean stars

Olly Smith wrestles with llamas, romps in streams and explores the unfolding tale of Chilean wine.

In Depth

• What's the difference between vodka and water?

• Simon Woods survives the big wine brands

• Will the Champagne bubble burst?

• Beginners guide to Speyside whiskies

• Visit Wine & Spirit at LIWF

  [15/05/2008] Come and visit the Wine & Spirit team at next week's London Wine Fair.

• Stop up-selling your wines, sommeliers warned

  

  [14/05/2008] Sommeliers and restaurant owners have been told to stop aggressively up-selling their wines as economic conditions in the UK deteriorate.

• China set to seize Bordeaux's
  wine crown

  

  [09/05/2008] China is set to become the largest wine producer in the world and has the potential to match the best Bordeaux can offer, says Berry..

• Super wine brands will kill terroir, report

  

  [09/05/2008] Big brands will continue to grow until consumers do not care where their wine has come from, suggests a new report from Berry Bros &..

Chilean President Michelle Bachelet

"I am the president of all Chileans, and wine is good for everybody."

In an ethical nod to Fairtrade fortnight, journalist Joe Fattorini talks about making a difference with wine.

• Making a difference with Fairtrade wine

• Raising a glass to biodynamic wine

• I'm not drinking friggin' Merlot

• Wine glass wizadry