News
Eight new Masters of Wine announced
Eight new Masters of Wine have been announced this morning, including two who are based in China and one from outside the drinks trade.
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.
The Savoy launches its own vodka brand
The Beaufort Bar at The Savoy hotel in London, a long-time champion of classic cocktails, has launched its own vodka brand – Beaufort Bar Vodka.
Lewis Hamilton launches sustainable burger chain
F1 champion Lewis Hamilton is the latest sports star to venture into the restaurant business, launching plant-based burger chain Neat Burger.
Evelyn’s Table creates brew with Braybrooke Beer Co
Restaurateurs Zoë and Layo Paskin have teamed up with the Braybrooke Beer Co to create a pale lager for its 14-seater restaurant, Evelyn’s Table, in Soho.
Pinot Gris Masters 2019: the medallists
We reveal all the medallists from this year’s Pinot Gris Masters, which drew attention to the brilliant peach- and pear-scented whites from northern Italy, but also parts of the US, Canada, New Zealand and Romania.
Red wine is good for your gut, study finds
A new study by researchers at Kings College London has found that red wine could prevent obesity and lower cholesterol, but how much do you need to drink?
Drops of God founders to launch online wine club
Siblings Shin and Yuko Kibayashi, founders of popular wine manga comic The Drops of God, are to launch an online wine club in the US this October.
The Tuscan Masters: analysis and results in full
An in-depth analysis of the top-performing styles, regions, and producers from the Tuscan Masters – the only competition to blind-taste all things Tuscan side-by-side, be it Brunello or Bolgheri, along with the blends of Toscana IGT.
Alistair Cooper MW launches Latin American wine guide
English Master of Wine, Alistair Cooper, has launched a guide to Latin American wine featuring wines from Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.