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1 week ago | 
whichev.net | William Morris
The UK's electric vehicle market showed remarkable resilience in April 2025, with battery electric vehicle (BEV) cars defying a broader market downturn and electric van registrations surging dramatically, according to the latest figures released by New AutoMotive.
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1 week ago | 
whichev.net | William Morris
A momentous occasion unfolded on the banks of the River Derwent today as Australian shipbuilder Incat officially launched Hull 096, a groundbreaking vessel hailed as the world's largest battery-electric ship. Hundreds gathered at the Hobart shipyard to witness the unveiling of this colossal catamaran, destined for South American ferry operator Buquebus. The sheer scale of Hull 096 is breathtaking.
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2 weeks ago | 
cluboenologique.com | William Morris
The allure of a more casual form of restaurant dining continues to go undiminished, with many of the hottest new places to eat in May representing a take on the popular bistro formula. Following the success of the original Joséphine in London’s Chelsea, the Bosi family are back with a second branch in Marylebone, serving up more of the same comforting French classics with an impressive selection of wines to match.
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1 month ago | 
cluboenologique.com | Courtney Humiston |Louella Berryman |Ciaran Griffiths |William Morris
Sukhinder Singh, founder of the The Whisky Exchange and the IWSC’s 2024 Industry Champion, spoke to Lucy Shaw to give Club Oenologique readers the lowdown on his favourite places to enjoy Scotch, bourbon, rye, whisky cocktails and more. Read on to discover some gems recommended by an international whisky expert. Where are your favourite places to drink Scotch?
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1 month ago | 
cluboenologique.com | Courtney Humiston |Louella Berryman |Ciaran Griffiths |William Morris
In episode 209 of The Drinking Hour podcast, host David Kermode sits down with Sunny Hodge — writer, IWSC judge and hospitality expert — whose debut book, The Cynic’s Guide to Wine, published by Académie du Vin Library, is out now. From beginning his career at Nando’s, to owning both the bars Diogenes The Dog and Aspen & Meursault in London, Hodge has enjoyed a lengthy and rounded hospitality career in which he has often learnt a lot about the trade ‘on the go’.
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1 month ago | 
cluboenologique.com | Louella Berryman |Elaine Brown |Ciaran Griffiths |William Morris
Nestled at the southern end of Napa Valley between Coombsville to the east and Carneros to the west (and just one hour northwest of the Golden Gate Bridge), Downtown Napa may just be the best place to taste, discover and drink wine in Napa Valley right now.
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1 month ago | 
cluboenologique.com | Simon MW |Mandy Naglich |Ciaran Griffiths |William Morris
The clocks have gone forward and there are the first hints that summer is on its way in the northern hemisphere. Adding to that feeling is this month’s selection of new bars, which is dominated by al fresco drinking venues, with rooftop bars opening in New York, Los Angeles and London. Those drinkers still not ready to embrace the great outdoors can consider cocktails and celeb spotting at an exclusive spot in London and drinks in a snug, speakeasy-style bar at a recently opened hotel in Osaka.
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1 month ago | 
cluboenologique.com | Simon MW |Mandy Naglich |Ciaran Griffiths |William Morris
The Errázuriz Wine Photographer of the Year 2025 shortlist has been revealed, offering new perspectives on the people, places and produce in vineyards and wineries around the world. Showcasing the effort that goes into wine production and snapshots from the lives of workers and the wines themselves, this year’s entries span everywhere from the Elqui Valley in Chile to the north-west region of Tenerife.
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1 month ago | 
cluboenologique.com | Simon MW |Mandy Naglich |Ciaran Griffiths |William Morris
In episode 207 of The Drinking Hour podcast, the first of two special episodes exploring the Côtes du Rhône, David Kermode is joined by Frédéric Lavau, a négociant, and Louis Barruol of Château de Saint Cosme to discuss just what makes the region’s wines so highly respected. Kermode’s guests explain the three-tiered appellation system in the Côtes du Rhône and what makes it so accessible.
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1 month ago | 
cluboenologique.com | Adam Lechmere |Louella Berryman |Ciaran Griffiths |William Morris
Dark rum is enjoying a renaissance and its top expressions are now gaining respect as drinks to sip and savour like Scotch or Cognac. At the same time, its growing popularity in cocktails is driving demand in bars – on-trade rum sales surpassed £1bn in 2023, overtaking those of whisky. Mixologists are using characterful dark rums to replace whisky in classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned.
