How do you become Moët UK Sommelier of the Year?
Years of training, rounds of competition, all leading to a grand UK final is what it takes to be Moët UK Sommelier of the Year Imagine having to walk in to a room with all the most respected peers in...
View ArticleGrape of the week – Albariño
This week’s grape of the week, Albariño, is Spain’s most famous white wine variety, and one that is becoming increasingly fashionable, featuring on the wine lists of cool bars and restaurants round the...
View ArticleGrape variety of the week – Riesling
Every week we’ll take a look at a different grape variety and give you the low down on what makes it special and why you should be drinking it. To kick off, we start with that King of German grapes...
View ArticleIntrepid South Africa
Wines of South Africa’s major generic trade tasting in the UK. Taking place at Tobacco Dock in London, this tasting will put the spotlight on South Africa and focus on its fearless, brave and intrepid...
View ArticleMaking wine at the top of the world
When you tuck into a glass of wine at the end of a busy day it’s understandable that you don’t think too much about the effort the winemaker went in to making it. But if you ever come across a bottle...
View ArticleCelebrate St George’s Day with a glass of English sparkling wine
The English are beating the French at their own game, with sales of English sparkling wine soaring. What better way to celebrate St George’s Day than with a glass of home- produced fizz? Mon Dieu! It’s...
View ArticleAusssie wine – we Brits drink shed loads of the stuff, but how much do you...
Back in the 90’s Aussie wine seemed to rule the world. Every barbie you went to, every party you turned up at, the default wine of choice was an ubiquitous Aussie Chardonnay, loaded with so much oak it...
View ArticleHong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair
Created exclusively for the Asian market in 2008 by those who know and are intimately involved in the region, the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition was the first truly...
View ArticleAnnual Awards Banquet
The IWSC Annual Awards Banquet returns to Guildhall for our annual celebration of excellence in wine & spirit making. The awards ceremony brings together the elite of the wine and spirits industry...
View ArticleRed wines to ring the changes
Sick of Shiraz? Zoned out by Zinfandel? Why not try these red wine varieties for a change? It’s all too easy to get stuck in a red wine rut. But being a bit more adventurous pays dividends, so give...
View ArticleMadras and Merlot? Don’t mind if I do…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Château Taj Mahal anyone? Indian wine has a pretty dire reputation in the wine world, but it’s slowly improving, even though some of it is still largely undrinkable....
View ArticleIWSC Results Announced – Sponsored
Today sees the announcement of the first set of IWSC results at the London Wine Fair. The IWSC’s expert panel of judges have been busy sniffing and swirling away and are pleased to announce the results...
View ArticleMercado Chileno
On September 13th we will be showcasing award-winning Chilean wines at Wines of Chile’s annual trade tasting event, Mercado Chileno. Mercado Chileno will bring Chile to the city of London with a...
View ArticleBlue wine? Strange but true…
Now, thanks to six Spanish entrepreneurs, blue wine could be the next big thing. When we are talking about blue wine, we are really talking about Gik, the first brand of this type, which is best...
View ArticleHow drinking Champagne could officially be good for you
A team of UK scientists and academics have found that drinking regular glasses of Champagne can actually help ward off incidents of dementia and Alzheimer’s It’s the ultimate celebratory drink. A glass...
View ArticleChampagne: 10 things you need to know
Champagne is still the ultimate celebratory drink. But what make it so special? We pick out 10 reasons why when it comes to raising a glass it is always Champagne we turn to. 1. 2015 Was the best year...
View ArticleHow do you become the Best Sommelier in the World?
Well surprisingly it’s not just about knowing everything about wine. It’s about mental training, being as a fit as an athlete and being able to cope under intense pressure. Imagine having to walk in to...
View ArticleTruffle and Prosecco: what’s not to like
Trufflesecco is a new bar in London that literally brings together the UK’s favourite sparkling wine and special pairings with truffles. The Prosecco phenomenon continues to drive sales of this light...
View ArticleTHE SUGAR LAND WINE & FOOD AFFAIR
The Sugar Land Wine & Food Affair was established in 2003 by founder Keri Schmidt, President & CEO of the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce. One of the most anticipated culinary events in Texas,...
View ArticleHow best to chill your wine
We’ve all been there. You’re gasping for a glass of cold white wine, but the bottle is at room temperature. Here’s the best way to chill that Sauvignon Blanc in record time? The first thing you think...
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