The UK Circle of Wine Writers and Pavilion Books, new publishers of Oz Clarke and Decanter contributing editor Michael Broadbent, have selected Ray O'Connor as Young Wine Writer 2007 for his entry on 'Exploring Wine's New Frontiers - India' according to Decanter Magazine. The award was presented by Steven Spurrier who said that he had learnt a thing or two from the winning essay which described India as a vibrant wine producing country with a great deal of potential.

The Award includes a cheque for £1000 and a two-week wine exploring trip to Australia, courtesy of Wine Australia and Qantas. Maybe its time for an Indian airline to sponsor an award.