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UncategorisedAlberto Eckholt: New Chief Winemaker at Viña Caliterra
“I always wanted to be a creator of something. I fell in love with Oenology because it allows you to create a product from its origin and follow it to the end of its journey.…
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UncategorisedUK Sommelier of the Year 2023 is open for entries
The Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year competition recognises the very fi nest talent in wine service. Organised by The Caterer and recognised by the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale, the event is open to…
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NewsTaittinger and Villa Maria celebrate the UK’s biggest night in film
The 2023 EE BAFTA Film Awards were held on Sunday 19th February to celebrate the very best in film from the past year. Broadcast on BBC1, this year’s celebrations saw not just a new venue…
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NewsJan Smink from Smink in Wolvego in The Netherlands wins the 55th Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire
Jan Smink, owner of restaurant Smink in Wolvego in The Netherlands, has been named the winner of the renowned Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire International following a gastronomic battle of a final that took place on…
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NewsHatch Mansfield appoints new Director of National Sales
Rob Harrison takes up this newly created role, bringing extensive and relevant experience to the position, with a career that spans Majestic, Scottish & Newcastle, Grand Chais de France Group, PLB and Accolade Wines to…
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NewsLouis Jadot launches training and support package with The Drinks Trust for Independent Wine Merchants
Maison Louis Jadot has partnered with The Drinks Trust to support their Develop initiative with a complete training and support package exclusively for those working in the independent wine merchant sector, and with a focus…
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NewsHatch Mansfield joins Harpers Sustainability Charter
Hatch Mansfield has recently signed up as the latest signatory to the Harpers Sustainability Charter, an initiative launched earlier this year to champion UK drinks businesses demonstrating sustainable practices and offering a platform to share…
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Vincenzo Arnese named Champagne Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2022
Vincenzo Arnese, head sommelier at Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester, London, has become Champagne Taittinger UK Sommelier of the Year 2022. Arnese beat two head sommeliers also from the capital – Agnieszka Swiecka from The…
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News54th Le Taittinger International Award for Cuisine d’Auteur
Ryo Horiuchi, Head chef at Le Jardin in Tokyo has won the 54th Le Taittinger International Award for Cuisine d’Auteur, at the Corden Bleu Institute in Paris, after a 2-year delay to the final. In…
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NewsOn a sustainable mission: Hatch Mansfield launches Wild Steps wines in cans at LWF
Hatch Mansfield launches the brand new Wild Steps wines at the London Wine Fair 2022. This range of sustainably sourced, organic wines is packaged in a convenient 250ml can format and gives back to charities…
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NewsVirgin Media British Academy Television Awards 2022
Sustainable dinner menu paired with Taittinger and Villa Maria. BAFTA Chefs inspried by the Forest Floor. On Sunday 8th May, the winners for this year’s Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards were announced, honouring the…
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NewsA return to the red carpet with Taittinger and Villa Maria
The 2022 EE British Academy Film Awards were held on Sunday 13th March to celebrate the very best in film from the past year. Returning as an in-person ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall and…
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NewsChampagne Taittinger mourns the death of former president Claude Taittinger.
Claude Taittinger, the visionary leader who brought his family’s Champagne to an international audience, died on 3 January in Paris at the age of 94. Claude took over Champagne Taittinger in 1960 following the tragic…
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NewsPortuguese wine brand Esporão joins Hatch Mansfield’s growing portfolio
Esporão, one of the largest and most respected winemakers in Portugal, with wines from Alentejo, the Douro, and Vinho Verde, has become the latest producer to partner with Hatch Mansfield as their UK distributor. Hatch…
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NewsVilla Maria launches ‘Perfect Moments’ marketing campaign in the UK
New Zealand winery, Villa Maria, has launched a UK marketing campaign in the run up to the festive season, centred around Villa Maria’s positioning of being ‘made for the moment’. The integrated campaign is made…
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UncategorisedErrazuriz Toasts International Wine Photography Day
Celebrating the wonderful world of vinous photography International Wine Photography Day, established by Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year, recognises the incredibly creative and innovative ways in which photographers capture all things vinous. As…
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News25th RIBA Stirling Prize
At a ceremony supported by Champagne Taittinger on 14th October, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named Kingston University London – Town House, designed by Grafton Architects as the winner of the 25th…
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NewsAll change at the top
Hatch Mansfield looks to the future with leadership appointments Planning for the future, Hatch Mansfield is implementing a series of managerial changes. From 1st October, current MD, Patrick McGrath MW, takes on the newly created…
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NewsVilla Maria stays in New Zealand Hands as Indevin completes deal
Indevin New Zealand is pleased to announce the recently completed purchase of 100% of the shares of Villa Maria Estate Limited. The transaction was settled on the 30th of September 2021. Indevin entered into a…
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NewsA third year at the top for Zuccardi
The World’s Best Vineyards 2021 were recently announced, with Zuccardi taking the top spot for the third year running. The entries are judged on the experience offered to visitors by an “Academy” of almost 600…