Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News reports that Joseph Berkmann, the Austrian born founder of Berkmann Wine Cellars, has died aged 94 at his home in St Tropez, with the article tracing his path from London restaurant owner, including popularising Beaujolais Nouveau, to building Berkmann Wine Cellars into what it describes as the UK’s largest family owned wine importer, now led by his son Rupert Berkmann.
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Lifetime Achievement for Andrew Jefford
BusinessWire reports that renowned wine writer and journalist Andrew Jefford was named the recipient of the 2026 Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) Lifetime Achievement Award. The award was presented at the V d’Or awards ceremony by Kylie Minogue. Jefford is celebrated for his work with Decanter and The World of Fine Wine, and for his deep exploration of terroir.