Wine
Relaxed government rules will end ban on blending imported wine
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.
Addition of sommeliers to skilled worker list would be a ‘lifeline’
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.
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Drinks doctor: What’s the hype around Greek wine?
Drinks doctor: What’s the hype around Greek wine?
Agnieszka Swiecka named Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2023
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
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?
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
The founder of women-only wine network Curious Vines tells Alice Peacock how it’s important for women[...]
Drinks doctor: How can I make my wine list stand out?
Step away from the knee-jerk wine list choices and think differently with a selection that makes your customers think, says Lee Isaacs, Unity brand ambassador at Bidfood"
Drinks doctor: Which light reds should I include on my wine list?
As we approach the warmer months, its time to look for lighter red wines. Audrey Annoh-Antwi reveals which vines will shine
Drinks doctor: Which light reds should I include on my wine list?
As we approach the warmer months, its time to look for lighter red wines. Audrey Annoh-Antwi reveals which vines will shine
Liberty Wines course guides guests through a wine list
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
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
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
Guests shouldn’t feel embarrassed when they feel they don’t know enough about wine, so let’s make[...]
Raise a glass with Lydia Harrowven, head of wine at Adnams
Lydia Harrowven, head of wine at Adnams, talks about the impact of rising costs, global warming and supply chain issues on the wine industry"
Fine wine boosts growth for Jascots
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
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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