Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

The Ritz duo win Copa Jerez UK

Published: 29 September, 2026

Sommelier Léonard Lievin and chef Aaron Blais – both from The Ritz Restaurant – have been announced as the winners of the Copa Jerez UK 2026.

UK pair see success at Copa Jerez International Final

Published: 11 June, 2025

Sommelier Zoé Donadio of Apricity (pictured, left) and chef Will Stoyle of Silo (pictured, right) were both awarded prizes at the 11th International Final of the Copa Jerez for their team UK entry. The overall win went to team Denmark, marking the Scandi nation’s fourth triumph at the event.

Copa Jerez returns with all-star judging panel

Published: 03 July, 2024

The search is on for UK sommelier and chef teams to compete in the 2024 UK finals of Copa Jerez and win their place to represent Britain at the prestigious international culinary competition in Spain next year.

Top Sherry competition Copa Jerez returns in October

Published: 08 August, 2022

Chefs and sommeliers at restaurants across the UK are invited to enter the world's top competition for Sherry.

Copa Jerez announces 2021 UK winners

Published: 26 May, 2021

Sommelier Mattia Mazzi and Chef Vincenzo Raffone, representing The River Café in London, stormed to victory at the UK heat of Copa Jerez.

UK Copa Jerez finalists revealed

Published: 11 May, 2021

Three chef and sommelier teams have been chosen to attend the UK final for Copa Jerez in London later this month.

International Sherry Week and Copa Jerez align for autumn celebration

Published: 20 April, 2021

International Sherry Week will this year coincide with the biannual food and wine focused Copa Jerez competition during November.

All-star judging line up for Copa Jerez 2021 revealed

Published: 16 March, 2021

Sherry’s flagship culinary competition has announced the judges for this year’s edition, with Sarah Jane Evans MW, Matthieu Longuere MS, and Anna Haugh all due to appear in this year’s prestigious hot seat.