Introducing the top 50 most powerful sommeliers in London: 2019
London is home to a remarkable pool of talented wine personalities who are devoted to helping diners enjoy the diverse world of wine and have a good time too. Here, Patrick Schmitt MW introduces the WLC Top 50 Most Powerful Sommeliers in London 2019.
‘Saké and food never fight’ says director of Japanese promotion centre
At the launch of London’s first ever saké week last night, Hiroki Oizumi, who is director general for the JFOODO promotion centre, highlighted the food pairing versatility of this distinctive Japanese drink.
Champagne aged in gold set for release in 2021
In two years from now, Champagne Leclerc Briant will launch the world’s first ever fizz – or indeed any drink – that has been fermented and aged in a gold barrel.
Why Londoners love learning about wine
TV wine presenter and founder of Wine Training, Raul Diaz, says that the demand for formal wine courses in London is booming, and it’s a great sign for the trade.
Noval wines get new look with ‘great’ 2016 vintage
Quinta do Noval has unveiled a new look for its range of wines as the Port house releases its Douro reds from the ‘great’ 2016 vintage.
Chaine des Rotisseurs launches Basset trophy
The British branch of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs has announced a new award for its Young Sommelier Competition in honour of a much-loved member of the organisation – Gérard Basset.
16 January 2019: a very sad day for the wine trade
Yesterday was a day of great sadness for the world of wine as news broke that the trade’s most celebrated personality had died aged 61: Gérard Basset.
Quinta do Noval: singularity and continuity
Head of Port house Quinta do Noval, Christian Seely, came to London last year to highlight how the producer does things differently, while ensuring stylistic continuity.
London’s restaurants set to struggle in early 2019
Will London’s restaurants struggle to fill their tables during January? One major supplier to the capital’s on-trade thinks so.
Nine outstanding Champagnes over £50
Looking to spend big on fizz? Here are nine outstanding Champagnes to prove that money can in fact buy you happiness…