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Mumm Announces Sponsorship of Formula E
Maison Mumm is delighted to announce its sponsorship arrangement with the FIA Formula E Championship, the world’s first all-electric racing series, which is being hailed as the future of motorsport. Races are held on city-centre circuits around the world and provide never-before opportunities for audience participation via the innovative “FanBoost” concept, which enables spectators to…
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Celebrity Interview: Hannah Cockroft MBE
Hannah, nicknamed ‘Hurricane Hannah’ is a British wheelchair athlete specialising in sprint distances and holds the world records at T34 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m. At her first Paralympic games in London 2012, she thundered into the record books, bringing home double Gold and breaking four paralympic records in the T34 100m and 200m. She…
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Domaine Delmas Cuvée Mémoire Blanquette de Limoux Brut Nature 2011
Cuvée Mémoire – Blanquette de Limoux– Brut Nature 2011 Mauzac (mainly) – Chardonnay Ageing: minimum 24 months on laths – Dosage: Brut Nature, zero dosage From Tête de Cuvée selected juices obtain from the first press with low pressure extraction Oak barrels vinification and ageing during 8 months on lees Rich, complex, unctuous and mineral.…
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BK Wine Tour to South Africa
The first spring wine tour on BKWine’s program takes the traveller to South Africa, who produce many top world-class wines. The tour extends over nine days and takes the traveller to famous wine regions of Stellenbosch, Paarl and Franschhoek and some of the best wine estates in the country, including meetings with the winemakers and…
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Thiénot releases Limited Edition Coffret for 30th Anniversary
In 1985, Alain Thiénot, then broker in Champagne, made his long dream of creating his own Champagne House come true. 30 years later, that distant dream has become a beautiful reality. 30 years of a learning process, striving for perfection and risk taking. 30 years of success today shared with his children Garance and Stanislas…
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Facts about Prosecco
Most of us have heard by now that Prosecco is taking the world by storm with it’s light, fruity taste and great value. If you want to know a little more, here’s some facts about this popular Italian bubbly: Prosecco comes in two types: Frizzante (lightly sparkling) or Spumante (Fully sparkling). A standard glass of…
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Champagne & Truffles
The truffle is considered the pinnacle of gourmet for enthusiasts, an undisputed ruler of fine dining and poetry for connoisseurs. Types of Truffles White Truffle, one of the most highly esteemed truffles, is extremely rare. Rich in water and mineral salts. Pairs well with Blanc de Blancs and vintage Champagnes. Black Summer Truffle has an intense and inviting…
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Hindleap Seyval Blanc Bluebell Vineyards
Seyval Blanc isn’t a grape variety that immediately springs to mind when you think of sparkling wine. Seyval Blanc isn’t the easiest grape to grow, but its resistance to cold weather has to be a plus point when planting vines in East Sussex. Seyval Blanc is typically light in style and very similar to Chenin…
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Increase in English Vineyard Applications
It seems more people than ever are eager to have a piece of English land to grow their vines as 46 more applications have been submitted to HM Revenue & Customs on top of last year. It’s no surprise considering the potential of English sparkling wine, which has grown considerably in the last 10 years,…
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