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This is the place to find out about what’s going on in the wine industry today. News is what keeps Bibendum Times ticking over and the constant hum of conversation, praise, disgust and tough questions is our favourite sound in the world.

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Feb
03

3 Regions and 3 Winemakers – Soho Wine Co, New Zealand

By Rob Pickard

Soho Wine Co

At the recent Just Add…Bibendum tasting, the recent hard work of our Buying team came to the fore as we launched 23 new producers from 8 different countries to the UK Trade. One of these exciting new producers is the Soho Wine Co from New Zealand. Soho is a winery with an interesting winemaking concept and striking branding, …

Feb
02

Wither Hills Rarangi Sauvignon Blanc 2011 (Marlborough, New Zealand)

By Rob Pickard

Wither Hills Rarangi Sauvignon Blanc 2011

As one of the leading names in New Zealand winemaking, most wine fans have tried the delights of the Wither Hills stable, with fine examples of Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay on offer here in the UK. With Bibendum’s Just Add…Bibendum tasting taking place last week, …

Jan
31

Just Add…A few thoughts from the tasters

By Rob Pickard

Just Add...Bibendum

Every year the Bibendum Annual Tasting seems to come and go in a flash, blink and you’ll miss it! So we like to cover all the action from the day wherever possible, and each year we make every effort to get out amongst the tasting crowds and see what you guys have to say. Just Add…Bibendum was no exception, and off we …

Jan
27

Just Add…A Wine Tasting Like No Other

By Rob Pickard

Just Add...Bibendum

The end of January is a pretty quiet time of the year for many people, with most either recovering from an over indulgent festive period, off skiing on the slopes or counting the pennies whilst enduring some half-hearted detox. For Bibendum, January is without doubt one of the busiest months of the year, and it’s all down to a certain tasting that …

Jan
25

And it Begins! Just Add…Bibendum 2012

By Rob Pickard

Set up 2

It only feels like yesterday that we were here at The Brewery for Bibendum EC1. With a whole new theme, and lots of new wines and producers, we are back once again for the Just Add…Bibendum Annual Tasting. 

As hundreds of wine lovers decend on today’s tasting, this year is all about the added value services  Bibendum offers its customers.  Alongside …

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