Magazine

Sommelier Interviews

Wine is Part of Life: Fred Brugues on 24 Years at Sketch

Fred Brugues, Wine Director, is celebrating 24 years at Sketch this year, having worked at the iconic Mayfair venue since it opened. Sketch has five bars and restaurants, including a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, The Lecture Room & Library. “I didn’t really…

Upcoming Events

Ver calendário

The unstoppable Tara Ozols on her joyful approach to wine

When Tara Ozols moved to London from New York City…

Faith and Fine Wine: Sean Crosby’s unconventional path to Michelin

Sean Crosby laughs a little when I ask about his…

Pull up to the Boumpa, baby

Meet the Sommelier. Sommeliers' Sommelier 2026 Maria Boumpa talks about…

Latest Jobs

See more Jobs

Drinks Articles

Summer Wine Trends: A Sommelier’s Perspective

Words By Ovidiu Olteanu For sommeliers navigating the dynamic wine landscape, 2026 is defined less by novelty and more by refinement, precision, and accessibility. Across regions and styles, the conversation has shifted toward drinkability, sustainability, and authenticity, without sacrificing complexity…

Bordeaux, Back on the Table

Cellar Series is a straightforward proposition: a curated selection of mature Bordeaux, sourced directly from château cellars and released into the UK trade at a point when the wines are ready to be enjoyed. Hallgarten & Novum Wines is behind…

Listening first: Martina Prieto Pariente’s quiet confidence

Restraint, freshness and a clear sense of place make Martina…

Roussillon: hiding in plain sight

A collection of the UK's leading sommeliers, led by Sarah…

Rethinking Rosé: Bias, Blind Spots and Better Tasting

Whispering Angel can provoke debate amongst sommeliers. Bertrand Léon, winemaker…

Applications Open: Suntory DOJO 2026

UK bartenders invited into the Art of Japanese Craft House…

Recent News

Innovation Award shortlist announced for 2026

The Saicho Sparkling Tea Innovation Award celebrates the sommeliers who…

Excellence in Education shortlist announced for 2026

The Schloss Johannisberg Excellence in Education Award celebrates the sommeliers…

Decoding Portugal’s new wine story

As Portugal continues to captivate a global audience, Pedro Guedes…

Bordeaux, Back on the Table

Cellar Series is a straightforward proposition: a curated selection of…

Listening first: Martina Prieto Pariente’s quiet confidence

Restraint, freshness and a clear sense of place make Martina…

London Wine Fair sommelier highlights

Next month’s London Wine Fair, which takes place at Olympia…

Behind the scenes at SEA Roussillon

What did the judges really think after a day tasting…

Roussillon: hiding in plain sight

A collection of the UK's leading sommeliers, led by Sarah…

Archive

Behind the scenes at SEA Roussillon

What did the judges really think after a day tasting…

Roussillon: hiding in plain sight

A collection of the UK's leading sommeliers, led by Sarah…

Rethinking Rosé: Bias, Blind Spots and Better Tasting

Whispering Angel can provoke debate amongst sommeliers. Bertrand Léon, winemaker…

The unstoppable Tara Ozols on her joyful approach to wine

When Tara Ozols moved to London from New York City…

Applications Open: Suntory DOJO 2026

UK bartenders invited into the Art of Japanese Craft House…

Faith and Fine Wine: Sean Crosby’s unconventional path to Michelin

Sean Crosby laughs a little when I ask about his…

Pull up to the Boumpa, baby

Meet the Sommelier. Sommeliers' Sommelier 2026 Maria Boumpa talks about…

Giganto’s Quiet Revolution

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

Back To Top