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The Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) has revealed the 12 finalists of the Moët UK Sommelier of the Year competition, including three from Gordon Ramsay Holdings restaurants. The announcement follows four regional heats held this week in London, Tunbridge Wells, Bristol and Manchester.
Posted: 04 May 2012 | 16:25
Alan Murchison's 10 in 8 Fine Dining Group has merged with Nina and Gerard Basset's Hotel TerraVina in the New Forest. The merger sees Nina Basset take on the role of group managing director and will see the development of the TerraVina brand as well as the creation of a cookery and wine school.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | 15:32
When restaurants and their customers think about sourcing, it's the food that springs to mind. Sustainable alcohol is often an afterthought, or for some it hasn't registered yet. It is becoming less niche and more mainstream...
Posted: 26 April 2012 | 11:13
John Avery MW, a leading light in the drinks trade, has died aged 70. He passed away in hospital on 23 March following a heart attack in his sleep. The chairman of wine merchant Averys of Bristol, now part of Direct Wines, was regarded by many as a pioneer of the UK trade because of his keen interest in New World wines.
Posted: 26 March 2012 | 11:05
The Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA) has appointed Miles Beale as its new chief executive. Beale is currently deputy director for EU and international agriculture policy at the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) and will take up his new role in June.
Posted: 20 March 2012 | 13:02
Chef and sommelier duo Agnar Sverrisson and Xavier Rousset, co-proprietors of the Michelin-starred Texture in London, are set to open a second 28°-50° wine bar and bistro this spring. The pair, who launched sister restaurant 28°-50° in the City of London in 2010, have taken on a new site in Marylebone.
Posted: 20 March 2012 | 11:24
The owners of London wine bar and shop Vinoteca are set to launch a third site this spring, with the opening of a new venue in Soho. Brett Woonton, Charlie Young and Elena Ares, who already operate Vinoteca in Farringdon and Marylebone, will open a wine bar, dining room and wine shop on Beak Street in mid-April.
Posted: 12 March 2012 | 14:22
A decent glass can enhance both the smell and taste of even the dullest wine. Fiona Sims explains what to look for when choosing stemware
Posted: 09 March 2012 | 14:06
Tight consumer spending has caused on-trade sales of wine to drop 6% for the year to 24 December, with spirits down 2%, according to the latest market report by the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA). The off-trade also suffered, with wine sales down 2% in the year to 4 February, while shop sales of spirits were down 1%.
Posted: 07 March 2012 | 13:02
Drinks supplier Matthew Clark has introduced two new Fairtrade wine ranges to its list, as demand for more ethically sourced products grow. Unsung Hero, a new premium range from South Africa has been introduced, including a chenin blanc and shiraz.
Posted: 28 February 2012 | 12:11
An independent wine merchant has written an open letter to the Government, warning of the effects of a further increase in excise duty on alcohol products will have in its business and the on-trade...
Posted: 23 February 2012 | 09:59
Drinks supplier Bibendum has extended its on-trade training programmes to cover spirits. The new course, Spirits: Distilled, based on the company's long-running Wine Champions programme, covers distillation methods, food and digestif matching, identifying sales opportunities and consumer advice.
Posted: 20 February 2012 | 17:43
The Academy of Food & Wine Service (AFWS) has launched its search for the 2012 UK Sommelier of the Year. The organisation is inviting hospitality employers to nominate members of staff to the competition, which rewards sommeliers' knowledge of wine...
Posted: 20 February 2012 | 16:33
Restaurant consultant and hospitality industry veteran Roy Ackerman has been appointed chairman of the Wine Guild of the United Kingdom. The Wine Guild's purpose is to encourage the understanding and enjoyment of the fruit of the vine and to support the wine producers of the UK.
Posted: 10 February 2012 | 10:50
Agnar Sverrisson, chef-proprietor of Texture London, has created a refreshing dessert that's not overly sweet; Simone Sylvestre of Laytons Wine suggests some wines to accompany the dish...
Posted: 03 February 2012 | 11:28
Your wine list is an integral part of your customer's dining experience. A carefully chosen, well-presented and inviting wine list will add to the enjoyment of the occasion. It is also a way for you to increase your margins and make your venue more profitable.
Posted: 03 February 2012 | 08:20
German-born Tobias Brauweiler, 29, recently achieved the highest score in the Court of Master Sommelier's advanced exams. The head sommelier and wine buyer at the Mantis Collection hotel, Ellenborough Park in Cheltenham, told Janet Harmer all about it
Posted: 13 January 2012 | 16:55
Aside from making your food shine, a well-balanced wine list can inject individuality and boost your bottom line. Fiona Sims explains how to ensure your list is interesting enough for diners to try something different...
Posted: 11 January 2012 | 15:42
Wine merchant Jascots has announced it is to offer its customers a 24/7 delivery service throughout the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. With road closures, temporary games lanes and route changes during the events, Jascots plans to offer customers the option of receiving goods between 2am and 7am.
Posted: 18 November 2011 | 10:34
This video series on Bordeaux, “Bordeaux Revisited”, was filmed over the summer and is presented by Ronan Sayburn, master sommelier and expert on the subject of Bordeaux wine.
Posted: 02 November 2011 | 14:43
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