English wine harvest 2019: Back to ‘normal’ but volumes still above average
About a month before the harvest gets underway, English wine producers have expressed relief that predicted volumes are down on last year’s record levels, despite the fact they’re still estimated to be above ‘average’.
Tim Atkin MW to present his best Argentine wines of the year
In association with Wines of Argentina, wine journalist and critic, Tim Atkin MW, will present his best wines from Argentina in 2019 at the Argentine Embassy on Monday.
In focus: Argentina’s white wines
Argentine wine may be synonymous with red, and Malbec at that, but a host of producers are starting to experiment with white varieties to create wines that speak of their terroir, in a trend that is only set to grow, writes Phoebe French.
Australia Redefined tasting to showcase wines priced at £20 and above
Industry body Wine Australia is holding its Australia Redefined tasting this month, challenging the industry to rethink its perceptions of the country’s wines.
Wines of Argentina brings Barullo event to Edinburgh for the first time
Industry body Wines of Argentina is hosting its final Barullo Sessions events of the year, taking place in London and for the first time, Edinburgh, in October.
Fifth of Brits think Sauternes is a beach resort, study finds
In a recent survey, Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has revealed that 30% of people think terroir is a genre of French horror film, while a fifth believe Sauternes is a continental beach resort.
Unfiltered: Elena Serban, Heritage Restaurant and Bar
Head sommelier of Soho’s Swiss-inspired Heritage Restaurant and Bar, Elena Serban, recalls trying a bottle of 1982 Cheval Blanc, how she almost ended up as a human rights lawyer and why a tray of Bellinis still gives her shivers.
Seven drinks-related venues in Time’s World’s Greatest Places 2019
From a space-age distillery and a craft beer hotel to a Port and Sherry-themed hostel, we’ve rounded up the drinks-related venues that made Time‘s World’s Greatest Places 2019.
Unfiltered: Charlie Mellor, The Laughing Heart
Ex-opera singer, sommelier and owner of The Laughing Heart, Charlie Mellor, recounts an out-of-body experience with a Grand Cru Riesling, his heart-warming food and wine pairing and an embarrassing encounter with 25 Riedel glasses.
What to see and taste at the WineGB tasting
Industry body WineGB is to host its annual trade and press tasting next month, featuring eleven producers showcasing wines for the first time and 46 exhibitors in total.