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The French photographer captured his subject resting against the side of the vat after completing the arduous task. ‘This beautifully lit and framed image encapsulates the dedication, the sheer physical hard work involved in making wine – no glamour here,’ said Caroline Kenyon, the founder of the awards ceremony. ‘There’s so much character in the subject’s face – weary but triumphant, she knows it’s a tough job well done.’ Gaudillère had already won the ‘People’ sub-category of the Errazuriz Win ...

I started to write my thoughts on the vintage as the dust settled from the annual primeur’s week (or month in my case) and when my teeth and lips had finally lost their purple hue – an unsightly image I documented once on Instagram. This year more than 7,000 eager wine tasters were welcomed onto the red carpets of various historic châteaux buildings, past manicured gardens and into beautifully decorated tasting rooms to taste the new batch of baby wines before tucking into lavish spreads, often ...

The family-owned company, which has supplied the Royal Family since the reign of King George III, is celebrating its 325th anniversary this year. It is the UK’s oldest wine and spirits merchant, but it continues to innovate, and it now plans to capitalise on the growing demand for luxury spirits. The Spirits Shop will open on the corner of St James’s Street, close to the company’s flagship store at 63 Pall Mall. Geordie Willis, who serves as the brand experiences and creative director at Berry B ...