Peter Dean

Hubbie, Dad, journalist, bon viveur, traveller, content consultant, wine explorer, Drinks Editor for premium on-trade

[Peter Dean @TweetaDean]

Loire Volcanique is one of the Loire’s most obscure but increasingly interesting wine regions. Winemakers have cleverly banded together 4 AOPs to promote Loire Volcanique – wines from the exceptional volcanic-influenced terroir. We went to find out more. https://t.co/Sbpk5FSfxN

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“It’s our most important supplier relationship.” So says @TheWineSociety Sarah Knowles MW about its 120-year partnership working with Champagne producer @alfredgratien. Andrew Neather examines what it takes to make such a long standing partnership work https://t.co/N2aDY1ckBf

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Caroline Flot made her debut in London as Ruinart’s new chef de cave following the tragic death of Frédéric Panaïotis. At the 9th Sommelier Competition, which she hosted, we learned about the house’s Rosé techniques as well as blind tasting with 29 somms. https://t.co/dIw77eBfUJ

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The way way to tell the story of Grand Siècle is to work with the finest Michelin-starred restaurants. So says Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt at Champagne Laurent-Perrier at a money-can’t-buy experience at two Michelin star Midsummer House in Cambridge. https://t.co/tqjb5LuDgx

[Peter Dean @TweetaDean]

Caroline Flot made her debut in London as Ruinart’s new chef de cave following the tragic death of Frédéric Panaïotis. At the 9th Sommelier Competition, which she hosted, we learned about the house’s Rosé techniques as well as blind tasting with 29 somms. https://t.co/rueaINERDb

[Peter Dean @TweetaDean]

The way way to tell the story of Grand Siècle is to work with the finest Michelin-starred restaurants. So says Lucie Pereyre de Nonancourt at Champagne Laurent-Perrier at a money-can’t-buy experience at two Michelin star Midsummer House in Cambridge. https://t.co/3qdz1l16P3

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With the start of English Wine Week 2026, and the weather playing ball, Bradley Horne took a day return to Gusbourne Estate in Kent to experience what a wine lover’s day out involves at one of Kent’s most prestigious wineries... and taste top end fizz😉https://t.co/APZ65abXUf

[Peter Dean @TweetaDean]

With the start of English Wine Week 2026, and the weather playing ball, we decided to take a day return to Gusbourne Estate in Kent to experience what a wine lover’s day out involves at one of Kent’s most prestigious wineries... and taste top end fizz 😉
https://t.co/6egL8EcN94

[The_Buyer @TheBuyer11]

Here's how Sir Ian Botham & @TheGeoffHurst have teamed up to create an English sparkling wine - the ‘Geoff Hurst Cuvée’ with @BalfourWinery through @BothamWines.Sir Ian explains how it has been made & how it's the first in a new 'Legends Series' of wines https://t.co/1sOjZXsOUS

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Here's a behind the scenes report from a trade dinner hosted by @businessfrance & @TheBuyer11 that gave the chance for Languedoc producers taking part in #LondonWineFair to meet & show their wines to top wine merchants, wine importers and wine buyers https://t.co/ixVduUDsyX

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After awards in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Thailand, the UK & US the @StarWineList of the Year 2025/26 2026 global finals were held in Sweden this week. Here we can reveal what the 10 best wine lists and restaurants in the world are…https://t.co/4tlTIzEDHM

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Cheap sherry sales decline, premium sherry is on the up, particularly single vineyard wines. To add to the excitement, the top table wines of the region will soon be getting their very own DO, Vino de Albariza. We visited Vinoble 2026 to find out more. https://t.co/hMEX5Rls7V

[Peter Dean @TweetaDean]

Cheap sherry sales decline, premium sherry is on the up, particularly single vineyard wines. To add to the excitement, the top table wines of the region will soon be getting their very own DO, Vino de Albariza. We visited Vinoble 2026 to find out more https://t.co/C74phcx4X2

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The drinks industry risks being left behind in a world increasingly dominated by AI was the stark conclusion from a debate with AI experts at #LondonWineFair.@Erin_E_Smith picks out highlights from the session & what drinks companies need to do to catch up https://t.co/uPlLOrUVeJ

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What’s it like showcasing your wines at the London Wine Fair in the hope of snapping up a UK importer? Chris Wilson caught up with five Vinhos Verdes producers in the Wines Unearthed zone to find out what they hoped to bring to the UK market. Click https://t.co/nPgFaqx78x

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The @VSPTWineGroup has big ambitions to expand its European sales by moving into Ireland & has appointed Kirsten McCann as its new country manager. Here she highlights the biggest opportunities it has for its South American power wine brands in Ireland https://t.co/GQdIang5V1

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Welsh Wine Week has just wrapped and we travelled to the Grove of Narberth in Pembrokeshire to get a unique insight into the challenges and opportunities for Welsh wine, where we discovered many great wines that sommeliers should have on their radar. Click https://t.co/7v8YAA5wSz

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Bruce Jack of @brucejackwines argues why the wine industry should not join beers & spirits in race to make 0% products. Instead it should work harder to celebrate wine & what it offers culturally in face of an increasingly hostile anti-alcohol lobby https://t.co/ju0NSjZsQD

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Here we talk to @lee_condor, co-founder with his wife, Maria, of @condor_wines, about why and how they have been able to make their mark with South American wines in the UK as they celebrate their 15 year milestone https://t.co/Ulia7we3bQ

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Unearthing some Vinhos Verdes gems at the Wines Unearthed section of the London Wine Fair. We discover a diverse selection of wines from the famous Portuguese DOC, before taking in a Vinhos Verdes masterclass in the Walk-Up Tasting Theatre. Click https://t.co/uvNrrqmVKy