Despite the best efforts this morning of the likes of SABMiller, Beam Inc, and Russian Standard and CEDC, we're still intent on getting excited about next month's London International Wine Fair.

We've been granted a stay of execution of a week on our survey of the wine industry in the UK so, if you haven't already, please head over here and spend five minutes giving us your thoughts on what's what in the wine trade in the UK.

The survey results will be covered in our regular seminar at the wine fair, on Wednesday 23 May at 1615. Seats are filling up, so book your spot now. Yes, it's free.

If you're not going to be at the fair, then click here for details of the live webinar broadcast of our presentation. Yes, it's free.

Right, back to the grindstone.