Hangovers are an ‘illness’ says German court
A German court has ruled that hangovers are an “illness” in a case against the maker of an anti-hangover drink.
Sonoma Wine Auction raises a record US$6.1m
The 2019 Sonoma County Wine Auction raised a record US$6.1m at La Crema Estate last Saturday, with all proceeds from the event going to local charities.
Grenache will ‘redefine the image of Australian fine wine’
Having long been overlooked, the potential of Grenache in Australia is so great it will “redefine the image of Australian fine wine”, according to Andrew Caillard MW.
London to get two new Joël Robuchon restaurants
Joël Robuchon International is to launch two new restaurant concepts in London this autumn, following the death of the revered French chef last August.
Mail order wine education service launched
Young entrepreneur Joshua Lachkovic has launched a mail order wine education service called The Wine List in a bid to demystify the subject for amateur enthusiasts.
The big interview: John Malkovich
Actor, director, fashion designer and now winemaker John Malkovich meets Lucy Shaw to discuss his love of Pinot Noir and why he decided to start his own Provence wine brand.
Pernod Ricard launches tea-infused wine range
A glass of wine and a cup of tea are two of life’s great pleasures, and now they have been combined in a quirky new wine range launched by Pernod Ricard.
Glover: ‘It’s becoming a tale of two Sauvignons in NZ’
The Sauvignon Blanc offering in Marlborough is splitting into two distinct styles, according to New Zealand winemaker Ben Glover.
West African restaurant Akoko to open in Fitzrovia
Following on from the success of Ikoyi in Piccadilly, London’s Fitzrovia is to get a new West African restaurant this October called Akoko, run by William JM Chilila.
Harvey Nichols launches pre-mixed cocktails
Luxury department store Harvey Nichols has launched a range of pre-mixed cocktails, which includes an Old Fashioned, Vesper Martini and a Negroni.