#WeekInPictures: Royals, photographers and sparkling wine anniversaries
From royal visits in Portugal and global photography awards in London to anniversary tastings and international entrepreneurship honours, this week brought together wine, culture and celebration across the drinks world.
Champagne Taittinger and Louis Jadot featured at World Food Photography Awards
The World Food Photography Awards, sponsored by Tenderstem Bimi Broccolini, announced this year’s winners, including the Champagne Taittinger categories. Chinese photographer Pingyao Song won Food for Celebration with a vibrant image of a communal banquet at a Chinese food festival, while British photographer Emma Stoner claimed the Wedding Food Photographer award with a joyful image of twin bridesmaids sharing crisps at a wedding in Devon.
The Wine Photographer of the Year competition saw Spanish photographer Juan Miguel Ortuño Martinez named overall winner after taking first place in the People category. British photographer Luke Carver won the Produce category with In the Eye of the Kvevri, captured during harvest in Georgia, while Chris Elfes secured the Places category with a striking drone image from Australia’s Hunter Valley.
An exhibition featuring all 203 finalist images will be shown at Mall Galleries from 3 to 7 June before a further selection moves to Fortnum & Mason in Piccadilly.
Gusbourne revisited 2016 at 67 Pall Mall
To mark Gusbourne’s 20th anniversary, Laura Rhys, Global Brand Ambassador, and AJ Benham, Head of Wine Operations, hosted a ‘Ten Years On’ tasting at 67 Pall Mall, pairing 2016 wines with current releases. The exercise revealed how little has fundamentally changed at the Kent estate, with Benham describing the past decade as one of ‘tweaks around the edges’ rather than reinvention. Rhys highlighted 2016’s balance of fruit ripeness and acidity, evident in a mineral, tangerine-laced Guinevere, while Blanc de Blancs showed striking salinity and persistence. Rosé demonstrated the greatest stylistic evolution, and Fifty One Degrees North – Gusbourne’s prestige cuvée, created by ‘throwing everything at it’ – was especially compelling in bottle versus magnum. Most impressive of all was how youthful the 2016s still felt, suggesting they remain much closer to the middle of their journey than the end.
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visited Graham’s Lodge
The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Symington Family Estates at Graham’s Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia during their official visit to Portugal.
Hosted by members of the Symington family, the visit focused on sustainable agriculture and the historic relationship between the United Kingdom and Portugal. Rupert Symington spoke about the company’s efforts to protect ecosystems, reduce emissions and support communities across the Douro Valley.
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Guilisasti family represented Chile at EY global awards
Isabel, Eduardo and Rafael Guilisasti participated in the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 in Monaco following their recognition as Chile’s Entrepreneurs of the Year 2025.
The event brought together more than 60 entrepreneurs from around the world, providing opportunities to exchange ideas and experiences. Isabel Guilisasti described the nomination as an honour and an opportunity to represent Chile on the international stage while continuing to promote Chilean wine globally.
Spanish wine celebrated at Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino investiture
The 41st investiture dinner of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino brought together 200 guests from across the UK wine trade to celebrate Spanish wine’s continued success in Britain and welcome three new members to the organisation.
Held in London, the event saw Amelia Aragón of Cillar de Silos, Galician winemaker Rafael Palacios and Josep Roca formally inducted as Caballeros. Guests included the Spanish Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Her Excellency Emma Aparici Vázquez de Parga, Gran Orden chairman Sarah Jane Evans MW and senior representatives of the Spanish Government.
Speaking at the dinner, Spain’s secretary of state for trade, Amparo López Senovilla, described the UK as “one of the world’s most sophisticated, competitive and influential wine markets”, adding that Spanish wine continues to advance in value, reputation and quality despite challenging global market conditions. She also praised organisations such as the Gran Orden for strengthening ties between Spain and the UK wine trade.
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