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Written by Anne Burchett
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Wednesday, 26 November 2008 |
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 Mary Lawson's lecture was both inspirational and sobering. Inspirational because she is as brilliant a public speaker as she is a writer and sobering because despite her obvious talent, it took her twelve years to get "Crow Lake", her first novel, published.
Her second novel, "The Other Side of the Bridge", was long listed for the Booker prize and selected by Richard and Judy. Which had the most impact on sales? Richard and Judy, by far.
A majority of consumers are as confused by the thousands of bo...
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Written by Lucy Khoneizer
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Wednesday, 26 November 2008 |
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 Since last week, we have held two tastings and the topic of conversation at both has been what impact will the current economic climate have on the wine industry.
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Written by Ben Stephens
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Tuesday, 25 November 2008 |
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 In the pre-budget report announced to the House of Commons on Monday 24th November, the Chancellor reduced the rate of VAT from 17.5% to 15% with effect from 1st December 2008. This should be good news for those in the wine trade. However, at the same time, he increased the rate of duty on a bottle of wine from £1.46 to £1.57 per bottle, an increase of 11p.
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Written by Jake Crimmin
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Tuesday, 25 November 2008 |
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 I'm absolutely the first to condemn anyone jumping the Christmas gun in late November but this really is a nugget. If you want a sweet spot to glug a mulled wine over the coming weeks look no further than Covent Garden Piazza. In particular at one of their alfresco gig evenings.
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Written by Jenny Mackenzie
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Monday, 24 November 2008 |
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 Botrytis Masterclass on Friday in Soho - tasted a 1959 Steinberger Riesling TBA. OMG, a reverential hush descended on the room and cruised home later on a cloud of euphoria with still the taste of caramelised quince in my mouth.
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Written by Joe Fattorini
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Monday, 24 November 2008 |
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 The world needs more bastard wine writers. By that I don't mean "more wine writers ... the bastards", but "more bastards who are wine writers". My God that feels good. For years I've wanted to associate the words "wine writer" and "bastard" this closely. Hoping to induce some kind of Pavlovian response among our trade.
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Written by Anne Burchett
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Monday, 24 November 2008 |
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 I hear Tesco's turn has come again to turn the screw on their wine suppliers: improved terms have allegedly been required and deadlines set for compliance.
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