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Unfiltered: Stefan Kobald
Stefan Kobald started as a sommelier at Pollen Street Social in 2014, being promoted to head sommelier at Social Wine and Tapas just six months later and more recently, The Biltmore. Returned to Pollen Street as Head Sommelier, he speaks to Douglas Blyde about his love for aged Austrian wines, cravings for Krug and fanaticism for film.
The best Malbecs of 2021
Having released all the results from this year’s Global Malbec Masters, we bring you the best Malbecs of 2021, taking in 17 delicious wines from £11 to over £50.
10 Christmas cocktails to get you in the festive spirit
Here at db, whether you’re into your Eggnog or more of a mulled cider sipper, we have you covered with this list of the best festive tipples to get you merry this holiday season.
Majestic owner agrees £1 billion deal to buy Punch Pubs business
Fortress Investment Group, which owns Majestic Wine and led a consortium that attempted to buy Morrisons earlier this year, has agreed a deal to buy Punch Pubs & Co for an estimated £1bn.
4 hacks to help prolong festive Champagne fizz
It’s no secret sparkling wines and Champagnes are a favourite for celebrations. Whether it’s a Buck’s Fizz with your Christmas Day breakfast, your chosen tipple to toast with at the dinner table, or the bottle you pop at midnight to ring in the New Year, there are a fair few sparkling peaks during the festive season.
The 50 best bars in the world in 2021
A familiar face in London’s Mayfair picked up the highly coveted title of the world’s best bar for 2021, with another London bar coming in second place. Three bars in New York City also made the top 50 – here’s the list in full.
Guinness lights up 22 pubs
The Irish drinks brand is illuminating pubs across Britain to help venues get in the festive mood after a shambolic year for hospitality.
The 15 most expensive Michelin-starred restaurants in the world
There are some incredibly budget-friendly options in the Michelin guide, but here are the 15 most expensive Michelin-starred restaurants in the world.
London’s hottest restaurant openings: December
Mince pie delivery kits, half-price pizzas and sherry-laced Espresso Martinis are among the best of London’s foodie offerings this month.
New wine bar lets customers serve themselves from vending machine
A new wine bar has opened in Cardiff, Wales, allowing patrons to serve themselves from a vending machine of 24 different wines.