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Champagne Amour De Deutz Rosé 2015
“Amour de Deutz Rosé is the other side of the mirror of the Cuvée Amour. It combines the nobility of Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs of great origins and the imprint of a sunny vintage. Throughout the tasting, the blend deploys a volume of ample and deep sensations that draw a creamy and sensual palate. Time…
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How Champagne and Burgundy estates really change hands
Every year, some of the most significant vineyard estates in Champagne and Burgundy change hands. Very few of these transactions ever appear in public. There is no listing, no advertised price, no press release — often not even a whisper until well after the deed is signed. To an outside observer, the market for great…
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Heritage Railway Teams Up with Kent Vineyard for a Special Day Out
Visitors can now combine the romance of vintage rail travel with the taste of English wine, thanks to a new partnership between Spa Valley Railway and Biddenden Vineyards, one of the region’s best-loved vineyards. The collaboration offers guests an added incentive to make a full day of exploring the High Weald, travelling by heritage train…
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AI Sommelier Apps: Can They Pick Perfect Wine For You?
We are long past online shopping. Today, nearly every experience has moved online — and AI has taken this to the next level. It can do everything from answering simple questions to choosing the perfect wine for you. It’s like having your own personal, pocket-sized sommelier. How does it do that, though? Does it do…
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How to Spend a Weekend Exploring Chicago’s Local Culture
A weekend in Chicago offers far more than famous landmarks and skyline views. The city’s neighborhoods each have their own identity, shaped by local art, food traditions, architecture, and community events. Without a thoughtful plan, it is easy to miss the experiences that truly reflect Chicago’s culture. Spending time in its neighborhoods instead of rushing…
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As Champagne’s Bottles Get Lighter, the Box Has to Get Better
Everyone remembers the pop. Almost nobody remembers the box, which is odd, because the box is what the bottle spent the previous six months living inside, and increasingly it is what stands between a lightweighted piece of glass and a concrete floor. Champagne is unusual among wines in that its container is not really a…
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The Anatomy of a Sparkling Wine Bottle: How Glass Engineering Protects Your Fizz
For centuries, sparkling wine has been the ultimate symbol of celebration, luxury, and refined craftsmanship. Yet, long before a sommelier ever pops the cork, a silent feat of engineering is hard at work keeping that experience intact. The glass bottle that holds your favorite Champagne, Prosecco, or Cava is not just a passive container. It…
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Understanding ARFID When New Foods Feel Hard
For anyone who loves food, part of the joy is discovery. Trying an unfamiliar dish or a surprising pairing is a small adventure. So it can be hard to imagine that for some people, being handed a new food is not exciting at all. It is genuinely distressing. That experience has a name, and it…
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Shining a light on Essex’s stunning vineyards
Visit Essex toasts booming wine tourism: from stays in grain silos to dining by the vines Ahead of English Wine Week (20 to 28 June), the county’s tourism organisation, Visit Essex, is celebrating a boom in wine tourism. The latest figures by Wine GB reveal that tourism-related visits to UK vineyards have increased by 55%…
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