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28 February 2026
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Date
23 & 24 March 2026
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22 April 2026
Archive for Interviews
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600 bins and climbing
Giuseppe Lacona may currently have 600 bins of exquisite wines in their cellar but he plans to up that number to have the best wine list in the City, with affordable prices and a unique selection.
Interviews
To Not Living Life Like a Rehearsal
A guest once told him that this life is not a rehearsal and Alexios Stasinopoulos keeps those words in mind to embrace challenge and change, rather than fear them.
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Joanna Nerantzi Pouring Iconic Bottles at 67 Pall Mall
67 Pall Mall is a favourite even amongst Sommeliers, to grab a glass of wine that usually turns to many. Joanna Nerantzi adds to the appeal as the Senior Sommelier there.
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Brexit, Covid, Onward
Even with the challenges faced through Brexit and then Covid, Brett Fleming of Armit Wines is poised for growth this year and beyond
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Vindinista’s Paola Tich on what it takes to run a top independent wine merchants
Vindinista’s Paola Tich on how to create a wine range in tune with your customers
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Goodman’s Shane McHugh on what a good sommelier should be all about
Shane McHugh feels like he has fallen on his feet working as a sommelier. Not only does he love wine, but he likes sharing his knowledge and insights with his guests.
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Living and loving the funfair of wine
Dario Barbato enjoys wine with a true passion, from the ones still developing at a winery to the bottles from esoteric regions to the revered ones. This is what makes him a Sommelier.
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Artist, Performer, Sommelier
What is a sommelier, if not sometimes a psychologist, at others a counselor, an artist or a performer. And Emanuel Pesqueira, head sommelier of Gordon Ramsay enjoys every aspect of it.
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Passion, Professionalism and Profit in Wine: Michele Orbolato
Michele Orbolato has a passion for wine, he’s a thorough professional and emphasizes the importance of creating a profitable wine program for his establishment.