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Events
- Wines of Portugal Tasting
- 21 May 12
- Malmaison, 1 Gore Street, Manchester, M1 3AQ 14:00 - 16:00
- The Lanson Champagne Category Report
- 22 May 12
- London International Wine Fair, Excel LondonRoyal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL 12:30 to 13.30 On-Trade Theatre (G70)
- UK Sommelier of the Year Competition: The Champagne Pour!
- 23 May 12
- London International Wine Fair, Excel LondonRoyal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL 11:30 to 12.30 On-Trade Theatre (G70)
- Wines of Portugal Tasting
- 24 May 12
- London International Wine Fair, ExCeL Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL 12.30 to 13.30 On-Trade Theatre (G70)
- Wines of Portugal Tasting
- 29 May 12
- Malmaison 1 Tower Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 7BZ
- Wines of Portugal Tasting
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Academy Blog
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Moët UK Sommelier of the Year: finalists announced
4 May 2012
The names of the 12 sommeliers who have made it through to the final of this year’s Moët UK Sommelier of the Year competition, organised … Read more…
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Moët UK Sommelier of the Year: finalists announced
Monthly Archives: January 2011
Interview: Ronan Sayburn discusses the importance of terroir
Hotel du Vin Group’s director of wine and spirits Ronan Sayburn drops in to the Academy of Food and Wine Service to discuss the importance of ‘terroir’ – the effect of geography, geology, climate and other factors on the quality of a wine. Q. Ronan, why is terroir important to the character of a wine and why is an appreciation of it necessary for a top sommelier? Ronan Sayburn [above]: … Read more…
Interview: How Gerard Basset was inspired from drinking water and wine as a young man to be world’s No1 sommelier
When the BBC had to train eight young front-of-house staff to serve wine in top restaurants like Le Gavroche for its new series Michel Roux’s Service, it knew who to ask for help: world No1 sommelier Gerard Basset Some of the young hopefuls vying to win a scholarship from the Academy of Food and Wine Service had never drunk wine let alone open and serve it in a restaurant. Yet … Read more…
Michel Roux’s Service: Episode Six
In Episode Six the trainees confront the holy grail – Paris and a two starred Michelin restaurant Lassere where tradition and formality can be overwhelming. Before arriving in Paris, top UK sommelier Ronan Sayburn takes the trainees to Pommery champagne to understand terroir, matching food and wines and to acquaint them with the French culture before arriving in Paris. To add further pressure a nervous Michel invites his mother and … Read more…
Michel Roux’s Service: Episode Five
Episode five sees the trainees return to London to step into the world of fine dining. But first they must learn the theatre of service – carving, serving, even cooking at the table. The recruits train at The Ritz with Simon Girling cooking crepe suzettes and Simpsons on the Strand with Gerry Rae, carving beef, lamb and filleting Dover sole, before learning about wine with UK Sommelier of the Year … Read more…
Read the blog: Michael Caggienese on the role of the restaurant manager
The great restaurant managers in the history of the hospitality industry have primarily been great hosts – individuals capable of understanding their guests’ needs, moods and feelings. The host must try to satisfy his guests’ requests at any cost. The hospitality industry is predominantly a people industry, and the most important qualities needed in a restaurant manager are people skills. Being a great host is the key to building up … Read more…
Video blog: David Morgan-Hewitt on what makes great service
Video blog: The Goring’s David Morgan-Hewitt on what makes great service
