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Two Hampshire wine producers join English vineyard expansion drive
Hambledon and Jenkyn Place have increased their area under vine, buoyed by the most fruitful year in English wine’s history in 2018, taking Hambledon’s annual capacity to 500,000 bottles and Jenkyn Place’s to 35,000-40,000.
Top 10 food and drink trends for 2019
From the fermenting fad and canned wine craze to motherless meat, we round up what we predict will be the 10 biggest food and drinks trends in the UK this year.
Blogger launches new English wine podcast
Wine writer and blogger Josh Lachkovic has launched a six-part podcast series entitled ‘An Introduction to English Wine’, featuring interviews with 16 different winemakers from across the country.
Watch: Sabrage attempt at French Laundry smashes $2k Nebuchadnezzar of Champagne
A video doing the rounds on social media channel Reddit involves another failed attempt at sabrage, appearing to show the general manager of three Michelin-starred The French Laundry in the Napa Valley smashing a Nebuchadnezzar of Champagne.
Lyle’s owners to open wine bar and bakery
In what is set to be a growing trend this year, the owners of Michelin-starred Shoreditch restaurant Lyle’s are to open a bakery that doubles as a wine bar.
Super somms: Gerard Basset and Ronan Sayburn
When it comes to influential sommeliers, Gerard Basset and Ronan Sayburn lead the pack. Lauren Eads finds out why they are held in such high esteem by their peers, and how they have inspired a new generation of drinks professionals.
WSET to mark 50 years of wine education
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust (WSET) will mark its 50th year by launching its first ever global ‘Wine Education Week’, alongside a partnership with the International Wine and Spirits Competition (IWSC) that will identify the next generation of leading wine and spirits professionals.
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…
Mayfair’s Neo Bistro rumoured to be closing
Executive chef Mark Jarvis has cut ties with Mayfair’s Neo Bistro amid rumours that the restaurant is set to close in the new year.
Fera at Claridges to close at the end of the year
Michelin-starred restaurant Fera, housed within the historic Mayfair hotel Claridges, will close at the end of this year, four and a half years since it first opened.
