Graham’s Port has announced the winner of its inaugural global bartender competition which saw Swiss bartender David Pfister claim first prize.
Paul Symington has been awarded a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Graham’s Port launches global bartending competition
Graham’s Port has launched its first-ever bartending competition, in which seven bartenders from around the world will convene in Porto to compete for a €1000 cash prize and six months’ supply of Blend N º5 and Blend N º12.
Graham's Port launches commemorative edition LBV
Port producer Graham’s has released a commemorative edition of its 2015 Late Bottled Vintage to mark its bicentenary.
Symington family achieves B Corp status
The Symington family has announced that their business has become a B Corp based on its social and environmental performance and ethical business practices.
Symington family declares 2017 vintage year
The Symington family has announced 2017 as a vintage port year, making this the first ever back-to-back general declaration in th winemaker's history.
Blandy takes control of Madeira Wine Company
Portugal: The Blandy Group has regained control of the Madeira Wine Company (MWC) from Symington Family Estates. Symington will still retain a minority share in the business, but intends to concentrate on its Cockburn port brand, which it purchased last year.
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Staffing crisis could open opportunities
The pandemic has thrown many challenges at bar owners over the past couple of years and the ones that survived the various lockdowns and restrictions deserve a pat on the back. However, while revenues are returning and bars are beginning to recruit once more, we’ve come up against a whole new set of problems, one of which is a global starring crisis.
