Messe Düsseldorf has announced it is postponing all of its shows until May including the largest wine industry trade show, ProWein. In a statement sent out this afternoon (29 February),
Public Health England slams size of restaurant wine glasses
Restaurant wine glasses should be no bigger than 250ml, according to Public Health England, in order to prevent instances of binge drinking in the UK. As reported by The Telegraph,
Armit Italian tasting to go ahead despite coronavirus cancellations
UK merchant Armit’s Italian Portfolio Tasting is still set to go ahead next week despite fears of cancellations due to the spread of the coronavirus. Italy’s wine country is
Roganic & Aulis HK celebrate Women’s Day with special wine list
The Hong Kong branches of Roganic and Aulis are honouring International Women’s Day with special wine pairing menus featuring only female winemakers throughout March. Michelin starred chef Simon Rogan’s one-Michelin-starred
Nyetimber launches 1086 in HK
English winery Nyetimber launched its wines in Hong Kong last year and is now bringing its 1086 Prestige Cuvée to the city. Named in honour of the year Nyetimber’s vineyard
Edinburgh vs St Andrews varsity wine tasting celebrates 20th anniversary
Twenty years after the inaugural fixture between the universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews, members of the wine trade and press gathered in the Scottish capital to celebrate the occasion.
Unfiltered: Savvas Symeonidis, Goodman Restaurant
Athens-born Savvas Symeonidis, found his way into wine by way of medicine. Moving to the UK seven years ago from his native Greece, Symeonidis took up the role of head
Pol Roger to host London and Manchester portfolio tastings
The Pol Roger Portfolio is to hold two tastings this March in London and Manchester to mark its 30th anniversary. The first tasting will take place at Principals at Sessions
Study claims agricultural spray reduces levels of smoke taint
A study conducted by The University of British Columbia (UBC) claims that applying an agricultural spray made of phospholipids reduces levels of volatile phenols found in smoke-exposed grapes. Author of
Southern Glazer’s wine boss recognised by Italian state
The president of Southern Glazer’s wine division has been given Italy’s highest ceremonial award for his contribution to the international growth of Italian wine over a career that spans more
