Archive for July 2015
Arrogant Frog Sparkling Rosé Wine
The humble winemaker, Jean-Claude Mas, shows here that with creativity, know-how and a sense of humor, one can make Southern French wines shine around the world and give pure pleasure, at a reasonable price! The Arrogant Frog cuvées are Château Arrogant Frog, Arrogant Frog reserve, as well as single varietal or blends. The Arrogant Frog Sparkling…
Read MoreDomaines Paul Mas
At the heart of Domaines Paul Mas is the winery, a place where old meets new in an ideal winemaking setting. The 1000-year-old estate is still run by the Mas family, with Fourth-generation vintner Jean-Claude Mas currently taking the helm. The winery is located in the beautiful south of France in the Coteaux de Languedoc AOC…
Read MoreCelebrity Interview: Joe Stilgoe
Joe Stilgoe is an internationally acclaimed singer, pianist, jazz musician and songwriter with a rich musical heritage. He is the son of lyricist and entertainer Sir Richard Stilgoe and opera singer Annabel Hunt. His live shows are a mixture of virtuosic musicianship, breathtaking theatricality and witty interaction with the audience. Joe Stilgoe’s album ‘ New…
Read MoreThe Champagne Room at the Connaught
The Champagne Room at the Connaught is a hidden gem, at the heart of the hotel. Choose from a selection of eight prestige Champagnes, fine wines and rare spirits, exclusive to the Connaught, all served in bespoke crystal Baccarat glasses. This is the only bar in the world that serves Krug Clos du Mesnil (2003)…
Read MoreCelebrity Interview: Olly Smith
Olly appears regularly as a wine expert on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen and makes regular guest appearances as the drinks expert on ITV’s This Morning. He is soon to film series 2 of his wine and travel show, Jeni & Olly’s East Coast Wine Adventure. He is the Wine Editor of The Mail on Sunday’s Event…
Read MoreMimosa Cocktail
The Mimosa is a simple yet delightful drink that makes an excellent cocktail to enjoy with brunch. It is believed to have been invented by Frank Meier in the Hôtel Ritz Paris. The name comes from the Acacia dealbata, a species of Australian wattle, its flowers are, Mimosa-coloured. The Mimosa cocktail is composed of one part Champagne, or…
Read More4 Beautiful Vineyards to Visit in Wales
Ancre Hill Estates Set in the middle of the Wye Valley, an area of outstanding natural beauty, the vineyard is blessed with its own unique meso-climate, surrounded by tree topped hills on all sides, with the famous Brecon Beacons to the north. Glyndŵr Vineyard Glyndwr Vineyard is the oldest established and largest vineyard…
Read MoreBellini cocktail
The Bellini cocktail was invented by Cipriani, founder of Harry’s Bar in Venice, Italy. The original recipe was made with a bit of raspberry or cherry juice to give the drink a pink colour. Giuseppe named the drink the Bellini because the pink colour reminded him of the toga of a saint in a painting by 15th-century Venetian artist…
Read MoreEnjoy a Bubbly Brunch in London
Fifth Floor Enjoy classic brunch dishes, such as poached egg-and-hollandaise sauce: Benedict, Royale, Florentine with unlimited Harvey Nichol’s own-brand Champagne. Mews of Mayfair Enjoy traditional brunch ingredients in some modern recipes: pea and borage soup with poached egg and Sussex organic ricotta; smoked salmon macaroni and cheese with unlimited Bellinis and Mimosas. Bunga Bunga Enjoy Antipasti, and…
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