Here I am practicing my arithmetic, again. In the past two weeks, I’ve tasted through the 2026 Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine Competition Case Winners (12), and I served Virginia wine with three courses at a diner party I hosted for friends (3). So yes, that adds up to 15, proving there are numerous ways to...
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New Zealand fine wine producer Blank Canvas has announced the appointment of Blanc Distribution as its new distribution partner in New Zealand, effective 1 June 2026. This partnership marks a new chapter for Blank Canvas in its home market, bringing together two businesses united by a shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and the on-premise sector....
Matthew Aitchison, General Manager and Sommelier of The French Café in Auckland, has been awarded the MICHELIN Guide Sommelier Award. Yesterday’s announcement marked the MICHELIN Guide’s first expansion into Oceania, and the inaugural selection spans Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown. Aitchinson received one of three MICHELIN Guide Special Awards – the Sommelier Award – acknowledging...
Many Sommeliers are in hybrid roles these days – this could be you – it still counts and it still matters.
