{"id":521269,"date":"2026-06-06T05:32:43","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:32:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/521269\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T05:32:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T05:32:43","slug":"weekinpictures-royals-photographers-and-sparkling-wine-anniversaries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/521269\/","title":{"rendered":"#WeekInPictures: Royals, photographers and sparkling wine anniversaries"},"content":{"rendered":"

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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Champagne Taittinger and Louis Jadot featured at World Food Photography Awards
\n\"\"Overall winner and 1st Louis Jadot Wine Photographer of the Year \u2013 People, Juan Miguel Ortun\u0303o Martinez, In the Depths of the Deposit<\/p>\n

The World Food Photography Awards, sponsored by Tenderstem Bimi Broccolini, announced this year\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The Wine Photographer of the Year competition saw Spanish photographer Juan Miguel Ortu\u00f1o 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\u2019s Hunter Valley.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Gusbourne revisited 2016 at 67 Pall Mall<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To mark Gusbourne\u2019s 20th anniversary, Laura Rhys, Global Brand Ambassador, and AJ Benham, Head of Wine Operations, hosted a \u2018Ten Years On\u2019 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 \u2018tweaks around the edges\u2019 rather than reinvention. Rhys highlighted 2016\u2019s balance of fruit ripeness and acidity, evident in a mineral, tangerine-laced Guinevere, while Blanc de Blancs showed striking salinity and persistence. Ros\u00e9 demonstrated the greatest stylistic evolution, and Fifty One Degrees North \u2013 Gusbourne\u2019s prestige cuv\u00e9e, created by \u2018throwing everything at it\u2019 \u2013 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.<\/p>\n

Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh visited Graham\u2019s Lodge<\/strong>
\n\"\"The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh during a visit to Graham\u2019s Port Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia, as part of their visit to Portugal. Picture date: Wednesday June 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

The Duke of Edinburgh and The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Symington Family Estates at Graham\u2019s Lodge in Vila Nova de Gaia during their official visit to Portugal.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s efforts to protect ecosystems, reduce emissions and support communities across the Douro Valley.<\/p>\n

Guilisasti family represented Chile at EY global awards<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Isabel, Eduardo and Rafael Guilisasti participated in the EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 in Monaco following their recognition as Chile\u2019s Entrepreneurs of the Year 2025.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Spanish wine celebrated at Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino investiture<\/p>\n

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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\u2019s continued success in Britain and welcome three new members to the organisation.<\/p>\n

Held in London, the event saw Amelia Arag\u00f3n 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 V\u00e1zquez de Parga, Gran Orden chairman Sarah Jane Evans MW and senior representatives of the Spanish Government.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the dinner, Spain\u2019s secretary of state for trade, Amparo L\u00f3pez Senovilla, described the UK as \u201cone of the world\u2019s most sophisticated, competitive and influential wine markets\u201d, 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.<\/p>\n

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