One question I am often asked is what is Ireland’s best selling wine and the answer — Santa Rita 120 — probably shouldn’t surprise you, writes Leslie Williams.

Ireland is a small country that drinks a relatively modest amount of wine per head of population — around 17 litres per year compared with 24 litres in the UK and 53 litres per head in France.

Chile’s biggest winemaker is stopping production for at least a week because of earthquake damage.

Fast Mix made up for a disappointment last time when landing the Concha Y Toro Wines Selling Hurdle at Ludlow today.