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Unfiltered: Erik Simonics
Erik Simonics, head sommelier at Annabel’s, on meeting Rowan Atkinson, drinking cask strength Scotch whisky after a long day, and why his fantasy vineyard would be on the moon.
Larkmead plants research block in Napa
US winery Larkmead Vineyards is planting a research block at its Calistoga property for trial purposes to see what varieties and clones may suit Napa Valley in the future.
Uncorked: Lenz Moser
The chief winemaker at Château Changyu-Moser XV in Ningxia on his lifelong love of Grüner, sage advice from Bob Mondavi, and desire to explore Georgia.
Five new Master Sommeliers named
The Court of Master Sommeliers has named five new recipients of its top accolade, including Germany’s first female MS, Bulgaria’s first ever MS and Japan’s first MS, aged just 24.
Bluebell Vineyard launches first English still wines
Bluebell Vineyard has launched its first still wines made from grapes from the 2018 vintage including an estate white made from Chasselas, which it is also trialling in a sparkling wine.
Majestic’s Ealing store to be redeveloped into housing
Majestic’s Ealing store, which is being sold to property developer A2Dominion, is set to be redeveloped as a 25 storey residential block of flats, if planning permission is granted.
Seresin Estate to partner with Enotria&Co in the UK
Seresin Estate, the Marlborough winery owned by cinematographer Michael Seresin, will move its UK distribution from Louis Latour to Enotria&Co next year.
Hendrick’s Gin to offer immersive experience in a Shoreditch laundrette
William Grant & Sons-owned gin brand Hendrick’s is upping its experimental marketing stakes with a pop-up gin experience in a laundrette in Shoreditch.
Scarecrow creator Celia Welch’s wines come to the UK
Celia Welch, the winemaker responsible for cult California Cabernet Scarecrow, is to sell her Corra label in the UK for the first time through James Hocking Wine.
Buyers circle Lay & Wheeler
With Majestic now sold off, buyers, reportedly including the part-owner of BI Wines & Spirits, are now circling another of Naked Wines’ divisions being off-loaded – Lay & Wheeler.