Archive for Interviews

Interviews

03/09/2025

Meet the Judges: Bianca Ford, Operations Director – Yapp Brothers Ltd

As Operations Director at Yapp Brothers, one of the UK’s most respected independent wine merchants.

Interviews

18/08/2025

Meet the Judges: Angelo Lorea, Head of Wine at The Roof Gardens

How Angelo Lorea blends experience, innovation, and storytelling in the world of wine.

Interviews

18/08/2025

Meet the Judges: Maria Boumpa, Wine Director & Restaurant Manager at Da Terra

Inside the expertise, passion, and global perspective of UK Sommelier of the Year 2025.

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12/08/2025

Meet the Judge: Michele Orbolato, Head of Wine & Sake at Thesleff Group

 A seasoned sommelier with a flair for both wine and sake, Michele brings global insight and a refined palate to one of London’s most dynamic hospitality groups.

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12/08/2025

Meet the Judge: Georgios Iordanidis, Head of Wine at Annabel’s

A leading wine buyer at one of London’s most prestigious venues, Georgios shapes high-end purchasing decisions that set trends for the UK on-trade

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04/07/2025

Little Giant’s Bold Bottle Design Wins “Best Wine By Package” at London Wine Competition 2025

Craft meets character in Little Giant’s celebrated design

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27/05/2025

From Hemel-en-Aarde to London: Ernest Named Winery of the Year 2025

Celine Haspeslagh on terroir, sustainability, and growing international reach

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16/05/2025

Peter Lehmann Wines’ Wigan Riesling Wins Wine of the Year at London Wine Competition

A Barossa benchmark takes top honours at the 2025 London Wine Competition

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13/05/2025

Elegido Tempranillo Red Wins ‘Best Value’ at London Wine Competition 2025

Spain’s Terra Cellars rethinks what daily drinking wine can be