Bikram Gautam head sommelier at @smithwollensky in Kuala Lumpur passed his CMS Advanced exam this year & is now waiting to take the final Master Sommelier exam. He looks back on in a profession v removed from a small village in Nepal where he's from the-buyer.net/people/sommeli…

Argentina's wines have moved on from rich oaky Malbecs. Here are styles to look out for and seven recommended wines including barrel-fermented Torrontés, high-altitude Garnacha, and what top somm. Paz Levinson called "naked Malbec" at Argentina Reloaded. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/p…

The #OldVineRegistry has introduced the OV Seal to give producers the chance to promote on their label how old their vines are & help promote the importance and significance of old vines. @vinography explains what he hopes the new seal can achieve. the-buyer.net/insight/what-i…

As Louis Roederer turns 250 and Cristal turns 150 we have an in-depth interview with longstanding cellar master Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon about his inspiration, changes over the past 37 years and turning Roederer into a lighthouse for the region the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/k… @AnneInVino

Anselmi vs Trimbach and Drouhin vs Fontanafredda were just two of the fascinating 'clashes of the classics' that took centre-stage at Enotria's latest portfolio tasting in London. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/e…

To celebrate its 20th vintage, Gusbourne, the English sparkling wine producer, held a masterclass that gave a fascinating insight into how two decades of vineyard and cellar experience led to the growth of English sparkling wine as a serious new category. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/g…

Ahead of this month’s #SustainabilityinDrinks event on October 20 sustainabilty consultant Anne Jones explains why she believes every drinks company has to have a relevant and effective sustainability strategy for their business & how SID can help. the-buyer.net/opinion/anne-j…

Here @Helenfarnold met up with @Fortnums senior wine buyer Edwina Watson to find out how she’s gone about breathing new life into its wine category and developing its recently launched own label ranges & how it's using the power of the Fortnums brand. the-buyer.net/people/retaile…

Going behind the scenes at the Copa Jerez UK 2026 where three chef/ sommelier teams had to compete for a place in next year's final - prepping a sherry-based and paired meal in just three hours to impress an expert judging panel. Henry Jeffreys reports. the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/j…

@TheBuyer11 talks to @VogaItalia's UK team to see how it wants to build on success in top bars by driving grocery retail listings.They also explain why the brand is more relevant than ever to younger consumers looking for drinks that match their lifestyles the-buyer.net/people/produce…

Tariffs and oversupply of US whiskey were discussed at The House of U.S. Spirits, a one-day immersion into the joys and benefits of American whiskey. The good news for the UK is that more of the very best US spirits are coming to these shores. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/spirit…

Ahead of this November’s ProWine Mumbai co-organiser Nikhil Agarwal, and founder and chief executive of All Things Nice, sets out what to expect at what will be the show’s biggest event in its sixth year on The Buyer . the-buyer.net/conference/wha…

To help some of the UK’s top Bordeaux Claret importers understand why Claret has been changed to describe lighter, lower tannin chillable reds The Buyer hosted a debate with the Bordeaux authorities and top wine merchants & buyers for a frank & open debate the-buyer.net/debates/debate…

The rising quality of British still wines and the clear emergence of regional identity were two standout features of WineGB’s annual showcase which was the largest ever and featured many exciting new wines and talent. Leona De Pasquale reports. Click the-buyer.net/people/winegb-…

Vintage Roots' Lance Pigott & Neil Palmer would be the 1st to admit it would never have occurred to their 20-something selves travelling in France eking out a living picking grapes they would 40 years later have a successful organic wine importer business. the-buyer.net/people/supplie…

How does some of New Zealand's best Chardonnay stand up against the finest Burgundy? A hugely ambitious bland tasting staged in New Zealand, London and Beaune, with some unexpected results. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/wine/o…

Warner’s Gin is a rural affair in the UK – they came up first with rhubarb-flavoured gin and they’re now innovating with zero-percent and other farm-grown botanical-flavoured drinks. Miranda Long went to their country retreat to discover more. Click the-buyer.net/tasting/spirit…

Here @FerrariTrento's chef de caves Cryil Brun explains its winemaking philosophy and how recent innovations and investments at the winery has helped take its premium Italian sparkling wines from Trentodoc, using mountain-grown Chardonnay to another level the-buyer.net/people/produce…