Archive for April 2015
Celebrate St George’s Day with English Sparkling Wine
St. George has been the patron saint of England since the 14th century. So why not celebrate England’s national day with a glass of English bubbly. 66% of all English wine produced now is sparkling wine and with increased popularity English sparkling wine can be found in many supermarkets. Here’s some suggestions: Camel Valley Pinot Noir…
Read MoreSUSHISAMBA London announce exclusive partnership with Bruno Paillard Champagne
SUSHISAMBA, in an exclusive partnership with Bruno Paillard Champagne. will feature the largest selection of Bruno Paillard in the UK from the Maison de Champagne’s Library Collection, showcasing the restaurant’s dedication to excellence. The collection of six vintages (some of them from Bruno’s personal cellar, are not available elsewhere) as well as the three Multi Vintage cuvees listed…
Read MoreWSET Receives The Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Wine and Spirit Education Trust has been given one of the UK’s highest business awards: The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2015 in International Trade. WSET’s chief executive, Ian Harris and WSET’s Chairman of Trustees, James Simpson MW of Pol Roger, will attend a reception at Buckingham Palace on the 14 July, 2015 along with…
Read MoreWhat Does 170 Year Old Champagne Taste Like?
168 bottles of Champagne were found in a shipwreck, 50 metres beneath the Baltic Sea in July 2010. The Champagne found was from the Houses, Veuve Clicquot, Heidsieck, and Juglar, which has since been renamed Jacquesson. Prof Philippe Jeandet, from the University of Reims in Champagne-Ardenne, France and his colleagues used various types of chemical analysis to…
Read MoreThe Harrow at Little Bedwyn appoints first Sommelier
The Harrow at Little Bedwyn has changed with tradition after 16 years and appointed Marcin Oziebly to be their dedicated Sommelier as well as general manager for the Michelin Star restaurant. Roger and Sue Jones have won every possible award for their wine list and Roger said “We have amassed a lovely cellar of…
Read MoreThe Grange Pub & Restaurant, Ealing
Love finding interesting new places to unwind? The Grange is a majestic Victorian pub overlooking beautiful Ealing Common, London. It has been a unique destination at the heart of the community since 1871. The friendly staff and warm atmosphere offer a great place to relax and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine. You can also tuck into seasonal meals prepared…
Read MoreJascots Launches Sparkling Wine on Tap
Jascots launches its own brand Italian sparkling wine on draught called ‘Vino Vispo’. Jascots have developed Vino Vispo with their partner producer Enrico Bedin from Veneto Italy, who already supply their Prosecco range. “Though it is made from Glera which is the same grape variety that makes Prosecco, Vino Vispo is a separate product entirely.…
Read MoreKent and Sussex Wine Tours
Launching this May, Kent and Sussex Wine Tours offer the chance to tour a selection of regional vineyards and wineries, learn more about the industry, and taste the products of this exciting emerging wine region. With wine tours proving popular in other international wine growing regions, this development in the English wine tourism industry has…
Read MoreNews from Simpsons Wine Estate
Simpsons’ Wine Estate is delighted to announce the appointment of Darryl Kemp as Farm Manager starting on the 20th April 2015. Darryl brings a wealth of wine industry experience to this post having worked extensively in the UK and New Zealand with the likes of Exton Park, Nyetimber, Laverstoke Park and most recently Newhall Vineyards.…
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