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Porto Protocol Reviews Its Progress and Sets the Course Ahead Porto Protocol Reviews Its Progress and Sets the Course Ahead Portugal The Drinks+ and Wine Travel Awards teams, as partners and active members of the international Porto Protocol community, took part for the second time in the organisation’s BI‑Annual Meeting – the traditional online gathering of its global network. The event offered an opportunity to review the achievements of the first half of 2026, assess the results of collective work, hear updates on member‑led projects and gain insight into what lies ahead in the coming months. More
London Wine Fair 2026: The Year of the Debutants London Wine Fair 2026: The Year of the Debutants Great Britain Almost no one remembers it today, but Olympia, London's exhibition centre in Kensington, stands on the site of a vineyard that grew here back in the 19th century. And that fact is a good key to the central message of London Wine Fair 2026. Because a vineyard that was once here and then vanished is a story about how the world's wine map is never final. It is forever being crossed out and drawn again. This year, it was the newcomers holding the pen. More
The man and the method The man and the method This interview appears on the Wine Travel Awards platform because its author – Kateryna Yushchenko, DipWSET – is not only a wine journalist and influencer, but also a nominee of the Wine Travel Awards 2025–2026. Her long form conversation with Ernst Loosen offers rare insight into the thinking of one of the most influential figures in modern Riesling, making it a natural fit for the WTA community, which celebrates excellence, innovation and global wine tourism. More
Hannah Tovey: «The importers have always been the bedrock of London Wine Fair. As largest global importer of wine, their presence is an essential part of the show’s success» Hannah Tovey: «The importers have always been the bedrock of London Wine Fair. As largest global importer of wine, their presence is an essential part of the show’s success» Great Britain On the cusp of 2026, a headline from London sent ripples through the global wine community: Britain’s most influential wine event, the London Wine Fair, has been acquired by a new company, Vindustrious. Yet for participants, the shift proved far less dramatic than it first appeared – the new venture is led by none other than the fair’s long‑standing Head of London Wine Fair, Hannah Tovey. Drinks+ had the privilege of speaking with Ms Tovey about the evolution and future direction of this iconic exhibition. Given the scale of the changes, our conversation turned out to be a long one – but well worth your patience. More
Lady May. Her Journey with Wine Lady May. Her Journey with Wine France/South Africa In May 2025, Madame May‑Éliane de Lencquesaing, known worldwide as Lady May, turned 100. It felt like a sign from the universe – for that same year marked the 100th anniversary of Pinotage, the flagship grape of South Africa, where the estate still overseen by Madame May‑Éliane is located. And the stars aligned happily for Drinks+, as the legendary Lady May found the time to give an exclusive interview to our media. We are immensely proud that such an extraordinary figure in the world of wine shared with our readers both her precious time and her bright, inspiring thoughts. More