West London Wine School – Harpers Article
harpers.co.uk Full length version of my Harpers article. 23/3/12 issue. After the collapse of First Quench Retailing back in 2009, former head of wine & spirit training, Jimmy Smith, saw … Continue reading
Chez Stephan Hair Salon, Art Gallery, Wine Agent-Merchant. Next, World Domination
harpers.co.uk Full length version of my Harpers article. 9/3/12 Enjoy. Tucked away down Lacy Rd, off Putney High St, London, you’ll find a rather unassuming hair salon, Chez Stephan. From … Continue reading
Australian floods blight vintage in Riverina
Wine growers in the Riverina district of Australia are recovering from a series of ‘unprecedented’ floods, which have blighted an otherwise promising 2012 vintage. A still from Australian TV showing … Continue reading
UK to host Riesling Summit
The UK will host its first ever Riesling Summit this June, organised by Wines of Germany. Marking the first in a series of summer activities from the generic body in … Continue reading
Kent Malbec is an experiment, but not for sale
A Malbec made in Kent with Argentinian grapes was never destined for sale on the mainstream market, but rather as an “intriguing experiment”, says Wines of Argentina. Kent winery Chapel … Continue reading
Major new Sussex wine estate starts planting
A former hedge fund manager is setting out to plant what will one of the largest vineyards in England, in the South Downs in East Sussex. Located within a few … Continue reading
Tell me why I don’t like Chardonnay
“I don’t like Chardonnay” Sounds familiar? What is it about this noblest of grape that people just don’t like? As a varietal it still ranks amongst one of the biggest … Continue reading
Marlborough offers scholarship for UK wine trade
Wine Marlborough is offering a member of the UK wine trade a chance to spend up to six weeks studying the New Zealand wine industry. Called the John Avery Scholarship, … Continue reading
Bordeaux 2011: Brane Cantenac to use Carmenere in Grand Vin
Bordeaux Chateau Brane Cantenac is using Carmenere in its Grand Vin for the first time, the result of climate change, owner Henri Lurton said. Although almost never used in Bordeaux, Carmenere is … Continue reading
Guarding Grapevines with Genes
Scientists have created a vine gene that can kill Pierce’s disease, but will consumers accept wine from genetically modified vines? It’s been more than a decade since the last major … Continue reading
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