News & Updates
A Croatian Wine Masterclass
Yesterday evening, the Wine Guild held a Croatian Wine Masterclass, showcasing some of the finest Croatian wines. Specially flown in for this wonderful occasion, the event was hosted by Christopher Burr MW and
London Wine Fair 2024
The London Wine Fair (20-22nd May 2024) was a great opportunity for us to meet and get to know potential new friends, members and Guild professionals! The response to joining the
International Restaurateurs Dinner
Guests enjoyed a beautifully crafted menu from industry leading chefs including José Pizarro, Ian Musgrave, John Williams, Hrishikesh Desai, Cherish Finden with Mark Perkins. Stunning food was served alongside a wine
Académie du Vin Library – Wine Guild Members’ Offer
I am pleased to advise that we have negotiated an interesting wine book purchase discount for Wine Guild Members. The Académie du Vin Library www.academieduvinlibrary.com is a new imprint founded by Steven Spurrier
Terrasses du Larzac: Hidden Value
The Circle of Wine Writers had a webinar with an official of the Terrasses du Larzac wine region with which I was involved. This area is an AOC within the Côteaux
Wine Guild Education on UK Wine Show Podcast
Wine Guild Director Tim Short was interviewed on the UK Wine Show Podcast: https://www.thirtyfifty.co.uk/uk-wine-show-detail.asp?id=645 He discusses Wine Guild Education’s new apprenticeship and other educational offerings. Employers can access free training worth
Something a little different?
CHAMPAGNE CONSTANTINE ‘Solarris’ Just occasionally the search for something a little different throws up a gem. We all know that non-vintage champagne relies on blending in reserve wines from earlier vintages
Meet the Maker – Dr Katharina Prüm
Katharina Prüm, joined for several minutes at the beginning by her three-year-old daughter, was our guest at this tasting event. The event and the wines were arranged by Kathleen Burk, Director
An Analysis of Wine Marketing
Introduction This article outlines the analysis of wine marketing. The approach uses the “5Ps” model often discussed in marketing. I will use as an example product Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon.