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Barrafina to launch £8 wine in supermarkets

13-Sep-2017 By Sophie Witts

Michelin-starred tapas group Barrafina is to launch a range of own-brand wines in supermarkets later this year.

Les 110 de Taillevent London opening in September

01-Jul-2015 By Sophie Witts

The restaurant group behind two-Michelin starred Le Taillevent in Paris is opening a sister site in London’s Cavendish Square this September.

VIEWPOINT

Ivo Stoyanov of Joel Robuchon on how restaurants can be more adventurous in their wine choices

12-Jun-2015 By Emma Eversham

Bulgarian-born Ivo Stoyanov is beverage manager and head sommelier at L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon in London where he has adopted an unconventional approach to the restaurant's wine selection. Here he talks about his choices and suggests how other...

The Vinorium launches first wine Château Tour de Sarrail 2009

20-Jun-2014 By Lauren Houghton

Independent wine merchant the Vinorium has launched its own Bordeaux wine. 

Kaffir lime leaves, horseradish and sardines top on-trend ingredients poll

12-Aug-2013 By Joe Lutrario

Kaffir lime leaves, rhubarb, sardines and horseradish are among the on-trend ingredients that are expected to be in increasingly widespread use in international cuisine, according to a new report.

Society of Vintners launches Pierre Lacasse Vin de France range

18-Jun-2013 By Luke Nicholls

The Society of Vintners - a consortium of family-owned, independent wine sellers – has launched a new range of wines aimed exclusively at the on-trade.

Cupari Wines targets on-trade with UK launch of 19 Argentinian wines

07-Nov-2012 By Peter Ruddick

Cupari Wines, a new importer specialising in boutique wines from family-run wineries in Argentina, has launched in the UK and is targeting the on-trade market with its selection of 19 wines from five wineries, none of which were previously available in...

Ad man Edwin Chan to open French wine bar and restaurant in London

20-Sep-2012 By Emma Eversham

Advertising executive Edwin Chan has announced plans to open a French wine bar and restaurant in London next month following the success of his first venue in the French city of Lyon. 

ASK THE EXPERTS

How to write a wine menu

07-Aug-2012 By John Grieveson

John Grieveson, commercial director at on-trade supplier Enotria, offers his top tips on how to write a wine menu for any restaurant, hotel or pub.

Matthew Clarke adds 200 wines to 2011/12 Wine List

11-Mar-2011 By Becky Paskin

On-trade drinks supplier Matthew Clark has introduced 200 new wines to its 2011/2012 Wine List, with some bottles launching in the UK for the first time.

Pair wine with music to reach more people, says Mickey Narea

11-Oct-2010 By Lorraine Heller

Head sommelier at Launceston Place, Mickey Narea, says it’s time to go beyond pairing wine with food alone, and explore the way it can be matched with music

White and rose wines gain in popularity

13-Jul-2009 By Emma Eversham

More wine drinkers are opting for white and rose wine than they are for red according to a survey

Bollywood comes to Moti Mahal and The Albannach celebrates Tartan Day

03-Apr-2009 By Emma Eversham

Restaurants, hotels and pubs share their ideas for events and promotions

Old World wines take a hit

26-Mar-2009 By Paul Wootton

Restaurants source wines from the New World as euro strengthens

Thieves steal £40k of Italian wine

18-Jun-2008 By Emma Eversham

Liberty Wines appeals to restaurateurs and hoteliers for help in finding their wine after 636 cases are stolen from a parked delivery trailer