A personal farewell to the man who led California wine into a new era.

An opportunity to express your devotion to all-Sangiovese Brunello.

As water levels fall, irrigation goes out of fashion.

Joachim Binz on the effects of Russia's ban on Georgian wine imports.

A look at some of the thousands of people who have left Britain to make wine in France - and their most common mistake.

Recommended bottles from those who have followed their dream over the Channel and into the cellar. 14 May - updated with some smaller, all-British domaines.

All in a good cause.

Both volumes and value decline.

Purple pager Bisso Atanassov of Moscow sends this report on a very particular wine market.

A final round-up of what was discussed.

Thank you, Google.

Seriously crisp Sauvignon with good ageing potential and Pinot Noir that will need very careful handling in Chile's new cool region.

That tricky question of public relations and dealing with the wine media.

A signpost.

Your thoughts and help please on nomenclature.

How to enjoy £2,000 worth of wine.

Bonhams was a near sell-out yesterday.

Linden Wilkie needs your help to down some very fine wine on Tuesday 20 May.

...and who might buy them.

Chinese wine writer Sophie Liu sends this interview with me. I just hope her translation is faithful...