Much has happened since joining One Aldwych in 2007. The first objective I set for myself was to completely review the wine lists in all the hotel's outlets, namely its two restaurants Axis and Indigo, as well as the Lobby Bar and room service. I created new, separate lists for Axis and Indigo with a vision to be modern, innovative and approachable.
Read more...Twelve of Australia's top wineries have banded together in a world-wide marketing effort to buff up the country's tarnished image in the wine trade.
Read more...Pernod Ricard New Zealand, owner of the Montana brand, is turning its back on buying Chardonnay grapes due to a slump in demand, the company has confirmed.
Umbrella brand Sud de France has launched a new competition to find the Sud de France UK Sommelier of the Year.
Read more...Anyone who is anyone in the drinks or restaurant trade has been influenced by St John. But, as Terry Gulliver tells Gavin Haynes, wine is as much of a passion as food is for him and his co-founder Fergus Henderson, the men behind HG Wines.
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The highlight of the month was undoubtedly the sale of four half-bottles of Chåteau d'Yquem to one table. The bottle price ranged from £300-£600 depending on the vintage. The guests couldn't agree on which vintage they preferred - so they chose four different ones.
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Sir Terence Conran may have sold his interest in Conran Restaurants, but his latest venture with Peter Prescott in their new mini-empire of two features a couple of familiar faces.
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A flurry of activity, mostly generated by customer demand for innovation, has seen several new closures on the market, both for premium and high volume wines. TCA has given way to OTR, new stoppers have been brought out for sparking wines, and marketeers are getting back on the act as closure choice becomes a way to differentiate brands.
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Harpers Wine & Spirit is launching a major new on-trade initiative at The Restaurant Show 2009.
Read more...The most radical reform of EU wine law for more than a generation came into force this week amid widespread concerns that European winemakers and governments are unprepared to take full advantage of the new legislation.
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With rosé in double-digit growth and bucking the general slowing-down of wine growth in the UK, it seems everyone is keen to jump on the pink bandwagon. Producers are speedily bringing out new wines, and both the on and off-trades are cashing in on the public's seemingly insatiable demand for the stuff.
Read more...New Taste: Keep your finger on the pulse of what's new out on the market
Read more...Looking for a new wine to plug a regional or stylistic gap on your shelves? First Taste aims to help, with the first in a series of features looking at medal winners from the International Wine Challenge's Discovery Tasting. The competition features the best new wines from around the world that are looking for representation, with each undergoing a rigorous tasting by an expert judging panel. First up, a focus on Austria.
Read more...The summer has supposedly arrived but to me it seems like we are in February. Like the famous Manuel says in Fawlty Towers: "We miss the sunshine". Anyway, we have two months ahead of us and in those we can sell a range of marvellous white and rose wines. Rosés are growing so fast and every summer more and more clientele are asking for summery and fresh wines.
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For the well-travelled gourmet, the name Trishna is synonymous with great seafood. The Mumbai destination restaurant is held to be one of India's - indeed the world's - best seafood restaurants.
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Read more...Adding to the ever increasing choice of wine closures, a new aluminium screwcap specifically designed for slightly sparkling wine has been launched.
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Leiths School of Food and Wine has announced its award-winning students from the 96 who recently completed the Diploma in Food and Wine.
Read more...As Britain's recession continues to deepen on-trade outlets are slashing the size and frequency of their orders according to a drinks market report.
Read more...Burgundy has always attracted me more than any other region in France because of it's rural heritage and stunning wines. After years of opening gracious and velvety Pinot Noirs and creamy sumptuous Chardonnays, I was very excited to join a small group from Les Caves de Pyrene to visit this promised land.
