Analysis: Making history with old vines
Published: 06 November, 2024
Jo Gilbert reports from the latest gathering of old vine aficionados in Italy.
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Four scholars awarded 2024 Taylor’s Port Golden Vines Diversity Scholarships
Published: 23 September, 2024
Four individuals have been named the 2024 Taylor’s Port Golden Vines Diversity Scholarship winners, as announced by Liquid Icons, the Gérard Basset Foundation and Taylor’s Port. The scholarships, first established in 2021, aim to support students pursuing the Master of Wine (MW) and Master Sommelier (MS) programmes.
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Judgement of London: A near-tie in global wine tasting
Published: 22 May, 2024
In a closely contested event, the London Wine Fair’s Judgement of London took place on Monday (20 May), showcasing some of the finest wines from around the globe. A panel of 21 judges, including a significant number of Masters of Wine and Master Sommeliers, evaluated 32 wines over a rigorous four-hour tasting session. Each wine was carefully decanted and served in Jancis Robinson X Richard Brendon glasses, with the tastings conducted under strict exam conditions.
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London Wine Fair 2024 unveils session schedule
Published: 29 April, 2024
The 2024 London Wine Fair session schedule is now live, offering attendees a glimpse of what to expect from the upcoming trade show.
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Wine Advocate appoints British editor-in-chief
Published: 08 April, 2024
Wine Advocate, the bimonthly wine publication founded by Robert Parker in 1978 has appointed a non-American editor-in-chief for the first time in its history.
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London Wine Fair to host ‘Judgement of Paris’ inspired tasting
Published: 27 March, 2024
London Wine Fair (LWF) will host a homage to the late Steven Spurrier’s (pictured) landmark ‘Judgment of Paris’ blind tasting in 1976, which saw Burgundy and Bordeaux pitched against California, with the latter comparing favourably to the former, sending shockwaves around the wine world.
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Aidy Smith launches mentorship program for aspiring drinks writers
Published: 11 December, 2023
Founded by drinks presenter and journalist Aidy Smith, DRINKLUSIVE aims to support aspiring drinks writers and content creators from diverse communities. The scheme boasts the support of several industry leaders including Global Brands, Jancis Robinson MW and the WSET.
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Lulie Halstead named interim CEO of The Gérard Basset Foundation
Published: 26 October, 2023
Effective immediately, Lulie Halstead, founder of Wine Intelligence, has been appointed interim CEO of The Gérard Basset Foundation.
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Old Vine database goes live
Published: 28 June, 2023
An online resource dedicated to the preservation of old vines was launched during a webinar this week, with Jancis Robinson MW, Sarah Abbot MW and California-based wine writer Alder Yarrow in attendance.
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IMW reveals programme for 10th international symposium
Published: 04 May, 2023
The Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) has unveiled the full programme of events at the organisation’s 10th annual symposium, A Taste for the Future, with the flagship event boasting a line-up of tastings, debates and internationally renowned speakers ranging from Jancis Robinson MW to actor and winery owner John Malkovich.
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Burgundy 2021: A car crash waiting to happen?
Published: 27 January, 2023
Burgundy 2021 is what happens when you invest in an agricultural product that is dependent on environmental circumstances outside of the control of growers, merchants and buyers alike.
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Gérard Basset Foundation publishes two year Impact Report
Published: 11 January, 2023
The trustees of the Gérard Basset Foundation have released an impact assessment report, detailing the work undertaken by the charity and its performance results over the past two years.
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Inaugural California List launched in London
Published: 25 March, 2022
The free-wheeling Golden State has taken a dip into the more stratified world of wine classification, unveiling its inaugural The California List in London amidst samples of some of its most famous and sought-after wines.
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WoSA's Insider Sessions return for 2021
Published: 18 March, 2021
Wines of South Africa (WoSA) is running another series of the Insider Sessions in 2021, following the success of the 2020 events.
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Janjo and Jancis shine light on BAME talent
Published: 01 September, 2020
Jancis Robinson OBE MW has partnered with Mags Janjo of MJ Wine Cellars to launch a website shining a light on wine talent in the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities (BAME).
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Hudin.com offers one-year free membership for hospitality staff
Published: 15 April, 2020
Catalonia-based American wine writer Miquel Hudin is offering hospitality staff one-year free membership to his website, which is built around original, first-hand content about wines from Spain and elsewhere.
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Jancis Robinson MW reaches out to hospitality workers
Published: 08 April, 2020
Jancis Robinson MW has reached out to hospitality workers by giving industry professional free access to all of JancisRobinson.com.
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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.
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