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Relaxed government rules will end ban on blending imported wine

20 October 2023 by

UK wine producers will be allowed to blend imported wines and face fewer rules around the shape and packaging of bottles under new post-Brexit reforms set out by the government.

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Addition of sommeliers to skilled worker list would be a ‘lifeline’

10 October 2023 by

Sommeliers have responded positively to the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) recommendation that the role should be added to the skilled worker visa list, saying it would be a “lifeline” to the sector if the move is upheld by government.

Agnieszka Swiecka named Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2023 News

Agnieszka Swiecka named Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2023

17 July 2023 by

Agnieszka Swiecka has been crowned Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2023 at the London Hilton[...]

Changes to fortified wine duty will have ‘crippling’ effect, drinks body warns Suppliers

Changes to fortified wine duty will have ‘crippling’ effect, drinks body warns

16 June 2023 by

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association’s (WSTA) chief executive has warned of the “crippling” effect the[...]

Drinks doctor: How can I make ‘pub people’ feel happy in a gastropub? Pub & Bar

Drinks doctor: How can I make ‘pub people’ feel happy in a gastropub?

19 May 2023 by

You can’t offer everything to everyone, but it’s the atmosphere that makes a pub a favoured[...]

Minute on the clock: Queena Wong, founder, Curious Vines Profiles

Minute on the clock: Queena Wong, founder, Curious Vines

17 May 2023 by

The founder of women-only wine network Curious Vines tells Alice Peacock how it’s important for women[...]

Liberty Wines course guides guests through a wine list Advice

Liberty Wines course guides guests through a wine list

14 February 2023 by

It’s a fundamental wine service skill to be able to guide guests through the wine list.[...]

Lyme Bay Winery's Sarah Massey on all things wine Pub & Bar

Lyme Bay Winery's Sarah Massey on all things wine

12 July 2022 by

As English Wine Week approaches, Millie Milliken talks to Lyme Bay Winery winemaker Sarah Massey about[...]

Lyme Bay Winery's Sarah Massey on all things wine Pub & Bar

Lyme Bay Winery's Sarah Massey on all things wine

12 July 2022 by

As English Wine Week approaches, Millie Milliken talks to Lyme Bay Winery winemaker Sarah Massey about[...]

Raise a glass with Chanel Owen, head sommelier and wine buyer at Pied à Terre Pub & Bar

Raise a glass with Chanel Owen, head sommelier and wine buyer at Pied à Terre

31 May 2022 by

Guests shouldn’t feel embarrassed when they feel they don’t know enough about wine, so let’s make[...]

Fine wine boosts growth for Jascots Products

Fine wine boosts growth for Jascots

27 April 2022

Jascots Fine Wine sector has reported signs of continued growth following the development of a specialist fine wine department in December 2021, with fine wine contributing 8% of total sales value in Q1 2022, up from 5% in Q4 2021.

Experts discuss how to create a stellar wine list at The Caterer’s Wine Service Summit Business

Experts discuss how to create a stellar wine list at The Caterer’s Wine Service Summit

15 April 2022

The Caterer’s Wine Service Summit brought together an expert panel to discuss how to create a wine list, the importance of having a service style and classics versus contemporary

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