Bibendum unveils New Bordeaux School for sommeliers
Bibendum Wine has launched its New Bordeaux School, an educational programme targeting sommeliers.
Read more...Bibendum Wine has launched its New Bordeaux School, an educational programme targeting sommeliers.
Read more...The Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) has reported a 15% increase in global candidates for its Level 4 Diploma in Wines.
Read more...At The Wine Society’s ‘Future of Wine’ panel discussion, hosted at The Conduit in Covent Garden, experts debated the evolving landscape of wine consumption. The event shed light on two dominant themes reshaping the industry: the influence of younger consumers and the impact of the wellness movement. Panellists, including Hannah Crosbie, Mark Andrew MW, Pauline Vicard, Pierre Mansour, Becky Sykes and Mags Janjo, tackled industry anxieties over the changing habits of new generations and the rise of mindful drinking.
Read more...Hallgarten & Novum Wines has launched a bespoke eLearning platform to enhance its WineSure training programme, reflecting the varied needs of individuals in the wine trade.
Read more...With the UK general election just a whisker away and the current Prime Minster all but admitting a crushing defeat, the WSTA has issued an open letter calling on the incoming government to make permanent the duty easement.
Read more...Leading wine trade bodies, merchants and importers have united to support the UK drinks industry's new EDI (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) initiative, prioritising safeguarding.
Read more...The Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), The Drinks Trust and the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) have launched an appeal for funding to support the initial stage of its initiative aimed at fostering equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the UK drinks industry.
Read more...WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), the global leader in drinks education, has partnered with US non-profit The Roots Fund to launch a scholarship programme aimed at supporting education and career opportunities in the spirits industry for people from ethnic minority groups.
Read more...Harpers is delighted to present our annual rundown of the top-ranking members of the trade aged under 30 for 2024. The sheer breadth of quality applicants from across the UK, from cities to remote rural corners, truly gets better every year. Now in its third cycle, Harpers 30 Under 30 received over 100 applications (a mixture of self-nominations and via colleagues), with each prospective star deserving recognition.
Read more...The global leader in drinks education, UK-based WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), has appointed Georgie Bell to its Board of Trustees.
Read more...The WSTA, The Drinks Trust and the WSET are currently coordinating an industry response to the issues identified around safeguarding and equity for those working in drinks, with the next step on the journey being a seminar at this month’s London Wine Fair (LWF).
Read more...In a recent announcement, the Wine Scholar Guild (WSG) welcomed Christopher Martin MW to its team as director of education. Martin, one of the most recent achievers of the esteemed Master of Wine certification in February 2024, brings over 18 years of extensive teaching experience across various educational levels.
Read more...A record number of graduates were awarded their Diploma by the WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust) last night at the annual ceremony in London’s Guildhall.
Read more...Waitrose is a cut above the other supermarkets when it comes to wine. James Bayley takes a look at the in-store wine specialists and what they have to offer shoppers perusing the wine aisle.
Read more...Ahead of Harpers’ archives being moved to UC Davis, Andrew Catchpole dips into a 100-year-old issue
Read more...One hundred and forty-five years of trade history is soon to cross The Pond, as the Harpers archive moves to a new home at UC Davis.
Read more...The Wine Scholar Guild (WSG), a provider of wine study and certification programs, has announced Preston Mohr as its new MD.
Read more...The WSET (Wine & Spirit Education Trust), the global leader in drinks education, has announced the first course providers to offer its Level 1 and Level 2 Awards in Beer.
Read more...Wine retailer Majestic has announced its best-ever Christmas trading performance, boosted by six new store openings in 2023 and its growing B2B division, Majestic Commercial.
Read more...Curious Vines, the online community connecting women in wine, has launched a support programme focusing on MW, MS, WSET Diploma and CMS Advanced qualifications.
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