Wine
Majestic confirms Vagabond wine bar rescue
Majestic Wine has bought Vagabond out of administration for an undisclosed sum, saving nine of its 11 wine bars from closure.
Nyetimber bids to acquire the Lakes Distillery for £71m
Sparkling wine producer Nyetimber has proposed a £71m deal to takeover Cumbria-based whisky and gin maker, the Lakes Distillery.
How to make it in the wine industry as a woman
How to make it in the wine industry as a woman
Manteca co-founder to open Oma in London’s Borough Market
David Carter, co-founder of Manteca in London’s Shoreditch, is set to open Greek restaurant Oma in[...]
How ThinK Wine Group's Kath Jones created a low-sugar wine
The founder and owner of ThinK Wine Group, a low-calorie and low-sugar wine distributor, talks about[...]
Coterie Holdings acquires Hallgarten & Novum Wines
Fine wine business Coterie Holdings has bought wine importers Hallgarten & Novum Wines for an undisclosed[...]
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[...]
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."
Entries for Gérard Basset Foundation grantee programme close this week
Community organisations in the hospitality industry have until 30 September to apply for the Gérard Basset Foundation grantee programme.
Drinks doctor: What’s the hype around Greek wine?
The number of winemakers in Greece has boomed in recent years, offering up crisp whites and rosés that can take a sunny spot on your list, says Steve Daniel, head of buying at Hallgarten & Novum Wines
Drinks doctor: What’s the hype around Greek wine?
The number of winemakers in Greece has boomed in recent years, offering up crisp whites and[...]
Drinks doctor: How should I educate my team about wine?
Find the wine superstars among your people and educate them to communicate your list in a[...]
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 local, says Gordy McIntyre"
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 to have a space where they feel comfortable away from a male-dominated fine wine industry
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
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