Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Two travel bursaries awarded for 2021 Gerard Basset Travel Scholarship

Published: 19 October, 2021

Two travel bursaries in Gerard Basset’s name are set to be awarded this year.

Foundation puts Basset front and centre as it unveils expanded remit

Published: 15 September, 2021

The charity founded by family and colleagues of the late Gerard Basset OBE MW MS has broadened its mission statement to include promoting diversity and inclusion across the hospitality industry, in addition to embracing a shorter title.

First winner of Gérard Basset Travel Bursary revealed

Published: 03 February, 2020

Lise Donier-Meroz, a sommelier at Simon Rogan’s L’Enclume restaurant, has won the inaugural Gérard Basset Travel Bursary.

Trade bids fond farewell to Gerard Basset

Published: 17 June, 2019

Winchester Cathedral provided a fitting setting on Friday for the memorial service of Gerard Basset OBE, MS, MW, MBA, MSc (OIV), as members of the wine and hospitality worlds turned out in force to commemorate the remarkable life of a much loved and admired man.