Glass of Bubbly
Inaugural Champagne & Sparkling Wine tasting from Glass of Bubbly
We have the great pleasure to announce our inaugural Champagne and Sparkling Wine tasting event to be held at The Crown Inn Stoke-by-Nayland (stylish village inn only 6 miles from the A12, Essex). It is free to attend the Glass of Bubbly inaugural Champagne & Sparkling Wine tasting. We will have 20+ Champagnes & Sparkling Wines for…
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Armand de Brignac release Blanc de Noirs at £695 a bottle
Always a fine location to visit, Hyatt Regency Churchill Hotel in Portman Square W1 London, which was the tasting venue for the range of Armand de Brignac Champagnes to include the release of the Blanc de Noirs. Sitting with a host of well respected names in the industry to include Gerard Basset and Roger Jones,…
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Meet The Winemaker, Sam Lindo – Camel Valley
In our second article we meet Sam Lindo, the rising star of Camel Valley vineyard and son of founder Bob Lindo, a retired RAF pilot, who with his wife panted the first vines her in 1989. For those of you that are familiar with Camel Valley you’ll know that over the last two decades or…
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Champagne in Defeat for Napoleon
Napoleon is often quoted as saying of Champagne: “In victory you deserve it, in defeat you need it.” The French emperor was imprisoned for life on the island of St Helena after being defeated at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Documents sold at auction in Salisbury this month show the food and drink provisions…
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London Tea at Hotel Café Royal
Hotel Café Royal has launched a London themed afternoon tea, in the gilded splendour of the Oscar Wilde Bar. The afternoon tea has taken inspiration from London’s iconic heritage. The team of chefs have carefully crafted a menu of unique sandwiches, scones, delicacies, cakes and savouries, all inspired by London and afternoon tea through the ages,…
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Le Pont de la Tour re-opens
Le Pont de la Tour re-opens its doors today, Monday 28th September. This renowned French restaurant which has, through the years, hosted entertainers and politicians – including the Blairs and the Clintons – has a new head chef, Frederick Forster, at the helm, and an entirely new look from Russell Sage Studios. Le Pont de…
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STK London presents Champagne Brunch Party
This October, STK London will launch it’s first Champagne Brunch Party in association with Laurent-Perrier and Coco de Mer. On Saturday 3rd, 17th and 31st October the restaurant will come alive from 12.00pm to 6.00pm as the lights dim, the music turns up and the entertainment begins. To get the party started the Champagne will…
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Krug 1915 Tasting Experience sold for $116,375 at Sothebys
The Krug 1915 Tasting Experience sold for $116,375 at Sothebys auction in New York, this once in a lifetime experience includes a two day visit to the House of Krug for 4 people, a tour of the vineyards, a vertical tasting of Krug. Dinner at L’Assiette Champenoise, with a special ”Journey in the Krug Universe” tasting and a…
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Gordon Ramsay offers English Sparkling Wine in Bourdeaux Restaurant
Gordon Ramsay’s new restaurant, Le Pressoir d’Argent in Bordeaux’s 5 Star Grand Hôtel offers a selection of English sparkling wines, including Camel Valley, Gusbourne Estate, Ridgeview and Coates & Seely. Executive Chef Gilad Peled has a wealth of fine dining experience. In 2007, he worked alongside Gordon Ramsay and three Michelin-starred chef Clare Smyth at Restaurant Gordon…
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