Champagne Castelnau has appointed Olivier Legrand as its marketing and communications director. Legrand holds a master’s degree in International Wine & Spirits Business from Burgundy Business School and senior marketing roles at Inter Rhone and Champagne Nicolas Feuillate. Legrand will be responsible for building brand awareness for the brand, especially in export markets, and for developing a strong marketing programme. He will also play an…

Six of the 14 new Masters of Wine who were officially welcomed to The Institute of Masters of Wine this week are based in the UK. The IMW held its annual awards ceremony in London last night to officially welcome the 14 to its membership. There are now 380 MWs based in 30 different countries. Of the 14 who passed all parts of the MW…

Diageo Reserve has launched The Singleton Malt Master’s Selection, described as “a perfect introduction for those who are new to Single Malts, as well as a treat for those well versed in the category”. The Singleton Malt Master’s Selection offers a more delicate, slightly sweeter take on the classic Speyside style used in the Singleton of Dufftown 12 year old, according to brand owner Diageo.

The Institute of Masters of Wine has added 14 new MWs from five countries, including four from the UK. The latest additions join the four announced in March this year, taking the total number of MWs to 369, living in 29 countries. The Masters of Wine exam, which is known for being extremely tough, comprises a mix of theory and practical exams as well as…

OLN columnist Richard Hemming has been named one of the Institute of Masters of Wine’s latest MWs. Hemming, who also writes for Jancis Robinson MW’s Purple Pages, was among 19 new masters of wine joining the institute this year – a record high for the body. He said: “Passing the MW is such huge a relief, and I’ve been overwhelmed with messages…

A record number of Masters of Wine will gather in Florence next month for the Institute’s eight international symposium. Wine professionals are invited to attend and learn from some of the most notable figures in the wine world, and more than 400 people from 30 countries have already signed up. A total of 124 MWs will be on hand as talks, tastings and themed lunches…

Fuller’s has once again delved into its brewing history to produce the fourth beer in its Past Masters range. The 7.3% abv Past Masters 1966 Strong Ale is replicated from a recipe created in the year the England football team won the World Cup. The Fuller’s brew books have recorded each beer the London brewery has ever created, from basic ingredients down to minute details…