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Pull up to the Boumpa, baby

Meet the Sommelier. Sommeliers' Sommelier 2026 Maria Boumpa talks about what it means to be a top sommelier from pet hates to memorable wine experiences. Originally from Greece, Maria Boumpa, head sommelier at Michelin two-star Da Terra in London, has…

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Giganto’s Quiet Revolution

Dani Giganto, Spain's first Sommeliers' Sommelier 2026, talks about what…

From Curiosity to Craft: Ashish Jha’s Journey Shaping the Future of New Zealand Wine

Assistant Restaurant Manager at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs and ranked #38…

From Claridge’s to Ironman

Erik Simonics has blended wine passion, Ironman discipline, and global…

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Gavi with Gravitas

La Scolca is a name synonymous with the pinnacle of Gavi. At the helm stands Chiara Soldati, the dynamic CEO guiding the estate into its second century of excellence. She shares the precision, passion, and philosophy behind Gavi di Gavi…

Ten Things Sommeliers Should Know About Single-Origin Tea

A dedicated single-origin tea masterclass for UK sommeliers elevated tea from an afterthought to a terroir-driven drink worthy of the same scrutiny as fine wine. With the rise of elevated non-alcoholic pairings in Michelin-level dining rooms, understanding how tea behaves…

Koshu: Precision, Purity, Power of Place

For a grape that has been cultivated for over a…

Young Sommeliers at the Heart of Masi

In the rolling hills of Valpolicella, where ancient winemaking traditions…

Mr. Veltliner’s Grüner vision

Bernhard Ott is one of Austria’s most influential winemakers, often…

Chill, Sip, Repeat: The Secret Life of Wine Storage

How we store wine is changing fast — and two…

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Gavi with Gravitas

La Scolca is a name synonymous with the pinnacle of…

Maria Boumpa: Sommeliers’ Sommelier of the Year 2026

The UK’s Top 100 Sommeliers gathered to celebrate one of…

Finalists Sommeliers’ Sommelier UK 2026

Finalists Announced for Inaugural Sommelier’s Sommelier Award in Association with…

Stefan Neumann MS announced as Top 100 Sommeliers UK Ambassador

Stefan Neumann, one of the UK’s most prominent Master Sommeliers,…

Taste Australia

Taste Australia in the UK, then see it for yourself…

Time & Terroir: Champagne Palmer

Founded in 1947 by seven growers on the Montagne de…

Jaboulet: terroir to table

Few names in the Northern Rhône carry the gravitas of…

Finalists announced for 2025 Gosset Matchmakers

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Young Sommeliers at the Heart of Masi

In the rolling hills of Valpolicella, where ancient winemaking traditions…

Taste Australia

Taste Australia in the UK, then see it for yourself…

From Curiosity to Craft: Ashish Jha’s Journey Shaping the Future of New Zealand Wine

Assistant Restaurant Manager at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs and ranked #38…

Mr. Veltliner’s Grüner vision

Bernhard Ott is one of Austria’s most influential winemakers, often…

Chill, Sip, Repeat: The Secret Life of Wine Storage

How we store wine is changing fast — and two…

From Claridge’s to Ironman

Erik Simonics has blended wine passion, Ironman discipline, and global…

Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé

The phrase that inspired Georges Duboeuf to launch the legendary…

The Guardians of the Douro: Preserving the Heritage of Vintage Port

In the historic wine cellars of St James' in London,…