Probably not just British Airways that gets this wrong - but it does feel like they get it more wrong much more than other airlines.

Indeed. No-one gave more or was such a great inspiration to the rest of us.

Thank you @WSETuk It just goes to show, the study does pay off! Working for Hakkasan Group all these years probably helped a bit too! Thanks for my award, @imbibeuk absolutely thrilled!

Getting ready for our first Sake Masterclass of 2019 Sake no Hana with Anthony Rose this Saturday sakenohana.com/london/sake-cl… Sake samples starting to arrive - looking very good indeed.

Definitely a great way to improve your tasting skills, meet other somms, and find new wines to list. Hakkasan Yauatcha Soho and Sake no Hana somms will be there in force Sommelier Wine Awards Looking forward to it.

So sad to miss the start of Sommelier Wine Awards judging, and can’t wait to taste the medal contenders when I get back. Have a wonderful day of tasting!

I’m so pleased to be judging the @wsetglobal and IWSC - International Wine & Spirit Competition #future50awards. Help us identify the future leaders of our industry by nominating an exceptional young person you know or work with. There's just ONE DAY left to get names in, so please act now: bit.ly/Future50Awards

Thanks to lovely Sam Lindo Sam Lindo for event Yauatcha City last night. Lovely wines, all so different, & such a great demonstration of how fizz made from Pinot Noir (if it's good enough eg Camel Valley Pinot Noir Rose Brut ) is amazing with dark meats (ie Venison Puffs!)

Veteran #wine and #sake buyer and educator Christine Parkinson (Christine Parkinson) is the richly deserved winner of the Lifetime Achievement 2019, following on from Jancis Robinson, who won the coveted award in 2018. Congratulations Christine! #IWSCbanquet #IWSC

This is SO true, and so, so funny... (much like everything on the Fake Booze website). Brilliant, utterly brilliant!

Calling out West Cornwall Pasty Co. for selling tepid pasties at E. Croydon Station just now. Originally hot, but cabinet broken. Staff had food safety certificates and knew it was risky, but had been told by management to keep selling. Mine was about 30°c. #foodpoisoning

Course students Sake no Hana introducing tomorrow’s #WorldSakeDay in Kagami Biraki ceremony Christine Parkinson

Yes, you read that right: Tatenokawa Koumyo - made with rice polished to 1%.Is this the 'Moon Landing' of sake? There will be other 1%s in future, but we'll all remember this one! Great to have it Sake no Hana x.com/sakenohana/sta…

And huge congratulations to you too: WSETglobal Outstanding Alumni Award! Terrific news! x.com/SJEvansMW/stat…

Head of judging Christine Parkinson has chosen Ocean Eight 2013 from Mornington Peninsula and Soave, La Rocca, Pieropan 2014 to pair with her turkey Christmas Lunch, as the Pinot Noir has plenty of spice and a good savoury core while the white is fresh enough not to send her to sleep!

We had some brilliant Gold winning wines from the UK last year, submitted by @HushHeath, Bolney Wine Estate and @SharphamWines. Who will win Gold this year?!

If shouting 'Kanpai' is the only thing you know about sake (hey, we're not judging!), then get yourself over to our blog today for a crash course on this tasty Japanese drink... bit.ly/2F6a8QL Christine Parkinson Sake no Hana #Sake

We met up with Christine Parkinson at our favourite Japanese place Sake no Hana to talk all things sake, and we even bagged a great deal for Winerist readers... you don't want to miss this one! bit.ly/2F6a8QL #SakeforBeginners #Sake #sakenohana

Indeed! Looking forward to our unexpected change of venue and good excuse for another lunch soon! x.com/abnegative/sta…

Introducing the #OrchardList. An innovative drinks list that pushes the traditional boundaries of drinks without alcohol, taking inspiration from ancient recipes and techniques and reflecting the diversity of Asian cultures. spr.ly/6015DpvZd