Lee Sharkey
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Publisher of Harpers Wine & Spirit and Drinks Retailing magazines and event director for the Specialist Importers Trade Tasting (SITT)
United Kingdom
Joined September 2010
GOLD! Delighted to tell you, 2022 Camel Valley Pinot Noir rose has won GOLD at the prestigious International Wine Challenge. 2022 Camel Valley brut won Silver! Well done Sam @camelwinemaker and the team.
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We are delighted to share that we been granted a Royal Warrant by HM The King as Wine & Spirit Merchants. One of just five wine merchants to receive the King’s Warrant, and the youngest by some 200 years, we are very proud to hold this distinguished mark of recognition.
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Worth a read…. Soapbox: Michael Karam on wine’s political power - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
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Wine’s ability to deliver a humane face amidst even the most troubled of territories should not be underestimated, as Lebanese-born Michael Karam...
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In the November issue of Harpers Wine & Spirit, we dissect the first @UKLabour budget and its impact on the drinks trade. From duty hikes and slashed business rates relief to insolvency risks facing 7,445 pubs, the sector faces steep challenges: https://t.co/3iExoKKcay
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Bringing you the best in the UK… 50 Top Wholesalers 2024 ranking: 50-41 revealed - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
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This week marks the launch of our Top 50 Drinks Wholesalers 2024 results, singling out and celebrating the best in the business when it comes to supplying...
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Our countdown continues... 50 Top Drinks Wholesalers 2024 ranking: 40-31 revealed - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News https://t.co/nz0WXNA7wF
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Bloody taxis! @veezugroup if a customer pre-books a taxi, it is generally because they want guarantee that a taxi will turn up at agreed confirmed time. Simple. Saying have no cars when past booking time is shoddy to say the least. To whom should I charge my missed train ticket?
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The results: Top 50 Sommeliers 2024 - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News https://t.co/2UKIrO7ysi
#Top50Somms
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Rob Cooke leaves Majestic – exclusive - Drinks Retailing ( https://t.co/qekncCJEJV)
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Drinks Retailing - Championing the off-trade since 1863
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30 Under 30: Results 2024! - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News https://t.co/34dYmmi1I6
#Harpers30Under30
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We're looking for an an assistant restaurant manager to help Bath’s only Michelin-starred restaurant stay ahead of the game. We're unique & independent, all about building the team, nurturing its culture & making this somewhere you love coming to work. https://t.co/WEZly2yRYK
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The Top 100 Most Influential in Drinks list is out now! Download the digital edition of Drinks Retailing via our website to check out who has made the 2024 list.
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Sommelier Wine Awards 2024 revealed - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News
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The results of the Sommelier Wine Awards (SWA) 2024 are now live, revealing the Gold, Silver and Bronze medal wines. The competition, which has made a...
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We are now delighted to announce that the medal results in the 2024 Sommelier Wine Awards are finally revealed. Go to https://t.co/9N5Hkb66dk to check out which wines bowled over our amazing panel of expert Sommelier judges.
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We are about to uncork the results of the 2024 Sommelier Wine Awards. Keep an eye out on Monday! ⏰🍾 . . #SommelierWineAwards #ResultsRevealComingSoon #Winners #WineAwards #WineTasting #Sommelierlife #Sommeliers #Hospitality #WineStars #Winelist
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My piece for @HarpersWine on whether @MichelinGuideUK stars still matter and how wine falls into the equation. Special thanks to @donalde of @LaTrompetteUk, @Rich_rural_cook of @TheRoyalOakTeam, @KingSimonj of @ignitinghosp and David Moore of Pied à Terre for your contributions.
How relevant are @MichelinGuideUK stars today and how does a restaurant’s wine list factor? James Bayley reports - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News https://t.co/4N28JQTvYO
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The latest issue of Drinks Retailing is out now 🙌 Featuring our Trends Report 2024 and a full rundown of all the Drinks Retailing Awards winners, this issue also comes with our annual Buyers Guide to Cider. Read both magazines on our website now⬇️
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Following last month’s Drinks Retailing Awards, this issue features a full rundown of 2024 winners (pages 16 - 21). We’re also launching our annual Trends Report in collaboration with Ipsos and NIQ...
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Welcome to 2024 SWA Judges. 🍷 Diana Rollan 🍷 Diana is Group Head of Beverage for D&D London, focusing on purchasing of core beverage categories for the restaurants & leading product innovation and quality-focused approach to the lists at the group’s 25 restaurants.
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We are delighted to announce our exclusive glassware partner for the 2024 Sommelier Wine Awards as The Jancis Robinson Collection. The Jancis Robinson Collection glassware will be used during SWA judging next week. 🍷 #SommelierWineAwards #JancisRobinson #wineglass #sommelier
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Wine Bank on Tour! ✨ Great trip to Manchester to meet with suppliers and find new and exciting wines from specialist importers!... 🍷🥂 #WineMerchant #WineBankSouthwell #WineTasting @sittastings
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