Wine Gang News February 2012
February Issue Now Published
So what retailers come under scrutiny in our new report? Well, big boys Waitrose, Marks & Spencer and Asda are there, plus some of the UK's brightest independent merchants in the shape of WoodWinters, Lea & Sandeman, Haynes, Hanson & Clark and Bibendum Wines. We also feature the portfolios of specialist importers Hallowed Ground and Clark-Foyster (with retail stockists of course) and there's a special report on the biodynamic wine estates of France who operate under the Biodyvin umbrella.
We're up for an Award!
We were delighted to learn we are short-listed for the title of "Wine Communicator of the Year", awarded by The International Wine & Spirit Competition. Previous winners include Hugh Johnson, Jancis Robinson and Oz Clarke, so we will be thrilled if our name is called out in March at the opening ceremony of Vinitaly 2012 in Verona when the awards are announced. We will keep you posted.
Points and Prices
In his editorial this month Tom is looking at the way we score wines, and looking at the price bands of wines we feature in our reports. It is you chance to have your say too, so please read Tom's editorial and let us have your thoughts on this subject.
2012 Wine Gang Events
Make a note in your diary now, as tickets will be going on sale soon for our season of fantastic wine tasting events. We're back in Edinburgh and London, but are heading west too:
- Bath SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER
- London SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER
- Edinburgh SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER
And whisper it, there's a rumour of a summer event in London too, though with Olympic-sized shenanigans to deal with in terms of venues and logistics, it is to be confirmed.
Next Issue
Our next monthly report will be published around the 1st of March, but of course our mid-month survival kit of latest wine recommendations will be with members around February 15th. Sign up here to receive all that, and more!
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February's report now online:
Biodyvin - biodynamic wines, WoodWinters, Haynes Hanson & Clark, Lea & Sandeman, Bibendum under £10 (almost), Clark Foyster, Waitrose, Hallowed Ground, Marks & Spencer, Asda . Read more
