Wine

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All-in Riesling contest

Now that the World Cup finals have kicked off in the heart of Europe, we thought the time was right to check out some good value German Rieslings. Fiona Sims joins the tasting panel
Posted: 22 June 2006 | 00:00

Aussie gold

CHOT 010606Semillon - the Australian white-wine grape of choice before Chardonnay took over - can produce some dullards, but our experts were surprised at how many of the tasting line-up earned high marks. Fiona Sims kept the scores
Posted: 01 June 2006 | 00:00

Caterer loves... English wine

It may surprise our neighbours across the Channel, but we've been producing wine in England for ever - well, since Doomsday anyway.
Posted: 01 June 2006 | 00:00

Oldies drinking less but spending more

glass of red wineOver 50’s are cutting back on booze but opting for stronger, more expensive drinks when they do indulge, according to a new report from market analyst Datamonitor.
Posted: 24 May 2006 | 11:08

Michels plans £1b hotel fund - For more hospitality stories, see what the weekend papers say

weekend papersA round-up of the weekend news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: GI Partners buys Noble House Leisure restaurants; Punch to sell 35 gastro-pubs; UK wine sales flatten; McDonald’s to refocus on burgers; Benjys accused of misleading franchisees
Posted: 22 May 2006 | 11:20

The Really Useful Wine Guide to Red Wine

There are many different ways to organise your wine list, but setting a list out by style is one of my favourites. It's really easy to understand and you know instantly what you feel like - and an increasing number of restaurants are doing it.
Posted: 18 May 2006 | 00:00

Wine: What the experts think of Australian Pinot Noir varieties

CHOT 270406What would a panel of hand-picked experts think of the current crop of Australian Pinot Noir wine varieties? Fiona Sims reports on a tasting that found little to applaud for now, although there may be better vintages to come
Posted: 27 April 2006 | 00:00

Diesel jeans produce wine

The creator of the Diesel fashion brand, Renzo Rosso, has launched his own wine collection.
Posted: 27 April 2006 | 00:00

Hotel du Vin's Claire Thevenot named sommelier of the year

Claire Thevenot from the Hotel du Vin, Winchester, has been named Champagne Ruinart Sommelier of the Year 2006.
Posted: 27 April 2006 | 00:00

The Emperor of Wine: The Rise and Reign of Robert Parker

After reading the rather pompous title to this book, I was expecting a rush of Americanism about how the wine world was saved by one man.
Posted: 27 April 2006 | 00:00

Mason's Arms: A wine list of character

Mark Dodson with Michel RouxA restaurant's wine list is as important to its success as a good menu. In this month's visit to north Devon, Joanna Wood talks to Mark and Sarah Dodson about how they drew up the list at the Mason's Arms
Posted: 20 April 2006 | 00:00

Boozy Brits still leading Europe in consumption, but binge drinking on way out

binge drinkingBritish drinkers remain the booziest in Western Europe even though they are swigging less alcohol in pubs, clubs, hotels and restaurants, says a new report from market analyst Datamonitor.
Posted: 07 April 2006 | 16:10

Runnymede Island wine

Runnymede Island wineTodd's The Wine Company, the wine and spirits division of brewer Shepherd Neame, has launched a new label, Runnymede Island, sourced from the 160-year-old Jackson Estate in the Marlborough wine region of New Zealand.
Posted: 06 April 2006 | 00:00

Cellar Estates wine

CHOT 060406Cellar Estates is the new venture launched by the Bestway cash-and-carry group after a complete revamp in its approach to selling wine.
Posted: 06 April 2006 | 00:00

Aquasia, Chelsea Harbour, London

Aquasia - interiorJean-Yong Pittion learnt to love wine while growing up in the Beaujolais region of France. Fiona Sims samples the list he's put together for the Conrad London hotel's fine-dining restaurant
Posted: 30 March 2006 | 00:00

Get wise with wine

wine bottlesTired of paying big fees to recruit qualified sommeliers, only to see them leave quickly to further their careers with someone else? Craig Bancroft of Northcote Manor thinks he has come up with the answer
Posted: 09 March 2006 | 00:00

Let it breathe

CHOT 090206In his third masterclass on wine service, Ronan Sayburn, executive head sommelier with the Gordon Ramsay group, shows us why decanting and cellar-work are a vital part of the trade
Posted: 10 February 2006 | 00:00

Vin de pays is meant to enhance the food

I opened the pages of Caterer and Hotelkeeper with interest to read the article on vins de pays ("Country living", Caterer, 12 January, page 32).
Posted: 26 January 2006 | 00:00

Red Alert

White wines’ dominance ebbs as diners rediscover reds.
Posted: 19 January 2006 | 18:06

Country living

CHOT 131005In the second of our new series of Caterer wine tastings, we take a look at France's humble vins de pays. These have been having a shake-up in recent years, thanks in part to stiff competition from New World wines. But have they really come of age? And do they have a place on a restaurant wine list? Fiona Sims and a Caterer panel find out
Posted: 12 January 2006 | 00:00

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