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The Academy of Food & Wine (AFW) has announced the 15 semi-finalists of the 2010 Sommelier of the Year competition. Now in its 30th year, the competition, which is sponsored by Champagnes Piper-Heidsieck, rewards sommeliers’ knowledge of wine, understanding of the restaurant business ...
Posted: 25 February 2010 | 14:49
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Compass cuts sales decline and buys Canadian firm; Scottish hotelier to launch country’s first home-grown commercial wine; PizzaExpress named as Britain’s most valuable casual dining brand and more...
Posted: 08 February 2010 | 10:07
Will rosé continue onwards and upwards? Is Prosécco still on a roll? What will be the next Pinot Grigio? Has South Africa's time now come? Industry experts share their predictions for 2010 and their tips for boosting your wine offering. Fiona Sims reports
Posted: 04 February 2010 | 17:48
Cockburn's of Leith, Scotland's oldest wine dealer, has collapsed into administration.The Edinburgh-based firm, which once supplied Charles Dickens and a banquet of King George IV, started trading in 1796 and became the first commercial importer in Scotland.
Posted: 01 February 2010 | 10:21
The Government appears to have ruled out minimum pricing on alcohol, despite comments from Health Secretary Andy Burnham that he would consider its introduction. Burnham said he had not ruled out imposing minimum prices per unit of alcohol although he preferred to prevent...
Posted: 15 January 2010 | 11:17
Richard Bampfield is the European Champagne Ambassador 2009.
Posted: 10 December 2009 | 12:23
The Academy of Food & Wine, the front-of-house training body, is inviting all student chefs and wine waiters in the UK to enter a new competition, called Future Stars of Gastronomy. The competition seeks to find the student chef and wine waiter team that plans and cooks the most impressive ...
Posted: 09 December 2009 | 08:00
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Scottish Government advised to give free school dinners to all primary pupils; Lloyds to take over Admiral Group in £600m debt-for-equity swap; cookery schools in demand among city professionals and more…
Posted: 16 November 2009 | 10:29
That spend on drinks will go up over the Christmas period is a given, even during a recession, but it doesn't mean that you can rest on your laurels. This is your chance to get customers to trade up and try different drinks that they might never otherwise splash out on. Fiona Sims seeks out some expert advice.
Posted: 05 November 2009 | 14:57
Sommeliers, wine bars and wine stores are among those celebrating the news that the Government is set to legalise smaller measures from April 2010 and allow them more freedom with the size of their samplers and flights. Fiona Sims reports.
Posted: 05 November 2009 | 12:03
Mathias Negro is the head sommelier at Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester.
Posted: 16 October 2009 | 16:37
The Academy of Food & Wine (AFW) has launched its search for the 2010 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, understanding of the restaurant ...
Posted: 13 October 2009 | 09:00
Pubs and bars will now be able to serve customers two-thirds-of-a pint measures and wine servings of less than 75ml for tastings under new government legislation. The two-thirds-of-a-pint glasses – known in Australia as schooners – will join the regular pint, half pint and third-of-a-pint measures ...
Posted: 29 September 2009 | 14:59
Enforcing minimum pricing on alcohol and banning promotions would save hundreds of lives every year, according to research conducted by Sheffield University for the Scottish Government. A minimum price of 40p per unit of alcohol would cut alcohol-related deaths by 20% ...
Posted: 29 September 2009 | 08:00
The Selfridges Wonder Bar in London W1 is today celebrating the success of its Sip campaign, which has persuaded the government to change its tune over serving small measures for wine. Dawn Davies, the Wonder Bar’s co-creator and head sommelier, has spent the last two years lobbying ...
Posted: 29 September 2009 | 07:00
Celebrity chef Tom Aikens has introduced a bring your own (BYO) alcohol policy at his Michelin-starred restaurant in London’s Chelsea for two months. The chef is offering diners the chance to bring their own wine to his eponymous restaurant during lunch service during September and October.
Posted: 17 September 2009 | 08:00
Industry wine suppliers have welcomed measures by the Comité Interprofessionnel du Vin de Champagne to regulate the supply of grapes and reduce stocks of Champagne throughout the region. The move is prompted by the current financial crisis and the drop in Champagne sales worldwide...
Posted: 08 September 2009 | 15:37
Hotel du Vin co-founder and Terra Vina owner Gerard Basset (MW, MS) will represent the UK in the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale (ASI) World’s Best Sommelier Competition. The contest, which is being held on 10-16 April 2010 in Chile, will be the sixth Basset has entered...
Posted: 08 September 2009 | 15:19
Drinks are invariably high margin products and managed carefully, can help hospitality businesses maximise profitability. The range of products and suppliers available has never been bigger so the opportunity is greater than ever. Here are some of Beacon’s tips for getting the offer right for your customers:
Posted: 28 July 2009 | 09:55
“Most people already know that white wine goes well with white meat and red wine with red meat, but sometimes it can be a lot more complex. There are three basic principles in matching food and wine - matching weight, matching acidity and matching intensity,” says ViVAS marketing manager Henry John.
Posted: 27 July 2009 | 00:00
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