Congratulations are due to Nieves Barragán, Member of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino Español. The Spanish chef has been awarded a Michelin Star in the 2026 edition of the Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland, for her venue Legado, which opened in August 2025. This is in addition to the Michelin Star that … Continue reading Caballero Nieves Barragán awarded second Michelin Star

Caballero Nieves Barragán awarded second Michelin Star

Your Excellency, Acting Chancellor, Vice Chancellor, New Caballeros, Caballeros, Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome! ¡Bienvenidos! And a special welcome to those who have not attended before. I’d like to thank Sr Conde for his terrific speech.  Not easy to follow that! This is a unique event in the UK wine trade.  And in these difficult times, … Continue reading Chairman Sarah Jane Evans MW’s speech from the 40th Investiture Dinner

Chairman Sarah Jane Evans MW’s speech from the 40th Investiture Dinner

Photo courtesy of the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino, L-R: Caballeros Pierre Mansour and Catriona Felstead MW; Charlie Foley; Chairman of the GOCV, Sarah Jane Evans MW; Nancy Green; Josef Emmett; His Excellency Mr. José Pascual Marco Martínez, Spanish Ambassador to the United Kingdom; Isobel Salomon; Miguel Crunia; Alberto Borge. To mark its 40th … Continue reading Mentorship Bursaries for Six Rising Stars Announced

Mentorship Bursaries for Six Rising Stars Announced

The Gran Orden was founded to recognise those in Spain and the UK who work to promote the best in Spanish wines in the UK. Our annual Investiture Dinner is a great opportunity to celebrate.For our 40th anniversary, we enjoyed a very special menu developed by José Pizarro and Owen Morgan, members of the Gran … Continue reading Menu and wines served at the 40th investiture dinner

Menu and wines served at the 40th investiture dinner

Three new members were welcomed into the Gran Orden de Caballeros de Vino at the 40th Caballeros Investiture Dinner on the 12th June 2025 at London’s Landmark Hotel, led by Acting Chancellor, Pablo Conde and Chairman, Sarah Jane Evans MW.The three new members, elected by secret ballot, include Ben Henshaw and Hugo Campbell, who represent excellence … Continue reading New members welcomed to the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino at 40th Investiture Dinner

New members welcomed to the Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino at 40th Investiture Dinner