Franco Manca founders to launch new pasta restaurant
The founders of sourdough pizza chain Franco Manca, Bridget Hugo and Giuseppe Mascoli, are set to open a new fresh pasta restaurant in September at Kerb’s Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden.
Wine List Confidential Awards 2019: Profiling the winners
As we approach the publication of the second edition of the 2019 Wine List Confidential guide, we profile the winners who picked up the top gongs at this year’s awards ceremony.
Champagne Lanson gears up for Wimbledon with new launches
Champagne Lanson is celebrating its 42nd year in partnership with The Championships, Wimbledon with the launch of its Gold Label 2009 and limited-edition, tennis racket-themed neoprene bottle cooler jackets.
‘Violent tornado of hail’ damages vineyards across France and Switzerland
A storm, which hit France over the weekend with hailstones the size of tennis balls, is estimated to have caused tens of millions of euros worth of damage, particularly affecting vineyards in Crozes-Hermitage, St Joseph, Savoie and Switzerland.
Where winemakers dine: Stéphane Derenoncourt
Viticultural consultant and owner of Domaine de l’A, Stéphane Derenoncourt, reveals why he enjoys a trip to Les 110 de Taillevent and why he has relished spending more time in London.
Italian ministry approves new ‘cru’ vineyards in Soave
The Italian Ministry of Agriculture has officially recognised 33 ‘cru’ vineyards covering just under 40% of the area under vine in Soave, following an 18-year zoning project by the region’s consorzio.
Nathan Outlaw’s Siren at The Goring Hotel launches
British chef Nathan Outlaw will open his highly anticipated new seafood restaurant called Siren at The Goring Hotel in London’s Victoria this week.
Tony Laithwaite made CBE in birthday honours list
Founder of UK wine retailer Laithwaite’s, Tony Laithwaite, has been made a CBE for services to the UK and global wine industry, admitting he was so shocked by the honour that he thought the awards envelope was a speeding ticket.
Champagne Taittinger expands English vineyard ahead of first harvest
Champagne Taittinger has planted a further 8.5 hectares at its Kentish vineyard Domaine Evremond as it gears up for its first commercial harvest this year.
Where winemakers dine: Michael Seresin
Cinematographer and owner of the Seresin estate in Marlborough, Michael Seresin, reveals his favourite dining spots in London and from his travels further afield.