Sommelier

Delving into the Wine Seller

Details: Published on Thursday, 08 October 2009 14:26; Written by Carol Emmas

One effect the recession has had in the restaurant trade is to force businesses to be leaner but also more dynamic in a bid to survive the tough times and hold their own in an increasingly competitive industry.

South Africa - Growth Spurt

Details: Published on Wednesday, 23 September 2009 11:25; Written by Andrew Catchpole

With the WOSA Mega-Tasting days away Andrew Catchpole asks if South Africa can keep its enviable recession-beating momentum going.

The World According to Robert Parker

Details: Published on Wednesday, 09 September 2009 14:18; Written by Carol Emmas

Love him or hate him, Robert Parker continues to take the crown as the world's most important wine critic. In his first interview with the British press for years, "Bob" shares his vision for the future with Harpers Wine & Spirit, in advance of his appearance at the Wine Future conference.

The Gospel According to St John

Details: Published on Tuesday, 01 September 2009 16:23; Written by Carol Emmas

Anyone who is anyone in the drinks or restaurant trade has been influenced by St John. But, as Terry Gulliver tells Gavin Haynes, wine is as much of a passion as food is for him and his co-founder Fergus Henderson, the men behind HG Wines.

Innovation in wine closures

Details: Published on Tuesday, 11 August 2009 09:27; Written by Sally Easton MW

A flurry of activity, mostly generated by customer demand for innovation, has seen several new closures on the market, both for premium and high volume wines. TCA has given way to OTR, new stoppers have been brought out for sparking wines, and marketeers are getting back on the act as closure choice becomes a way to differentiate brands.