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Santo Wines
The vineyard of Santorini is one of the oldest in the world, with a 3,500 year history, is considered as a World Heritage site. What makes the island of Santorini so unique is the special ecosystem, created by the continuous explosions of the local volcano and the lava that burned the rocks and made the…
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Treat your Dad this Father’s Day to an English Wine Tour with Trek N’Taste
Treat your Dad for Father’s Day this year, by giving him a picnic box and wine tour of Upperton Vineyards. Enjoy a gourmet picnic in Petworth Park. Taste up to 3-4 different English wines, including sparkling wines with a WSET qualified expert on Saturday 20th June from 12-5. Upperton Vineyards in Sussex is a family run vineyard dedicated to making magnificent English sparkling…
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Champagnes from Rogge Cereser
Brut Tradition Eye: Golden pale yellow in colour with a delicate fizz. Nose: Fresh fruits aromas of apple and pears before evolving in peach and apricot. Palate: Gourmand and lively wine. Food Pairing: Easy to drink as an aperitif. Brut Rosé Eye: Pinkish pale dress, slightly salmon colour. Nose: Red and wild berries aromas also citrus fruits.…
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Prosecco Shortage? What Shortage?
Prosecco has been in the spotlight recently, with the apparent news of a global shortage. This we’re led to believe is to due to over demand and bad weather, but could it have been an elaborate marketing ploy? 2014 was a bad year for the Prosecco vineyards, grapes grown in the DOC flatlands of the Prosecco-producing region north…
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St. Regis Tradition, Champagne Sabering at Sunset
Dating back to Napoleon, the art of using a Champagne saber is one of the most theatrical ways to serve sparkling wine. Experience an unforgettable nightly tradition at the St. Regis! The Sunset Champagne Ritual at St. Regis celebrates the sunset each day in style with a Champagne sabering. The saberer first gives a brief overview of the…
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Tanguy Martin of Hotel TerraVina named Moët UK Sommelier of the Year 2015
Martin’s victory came after a tough final at the Savoy hotel in London yesterday, where he competed against Romain Bourger of the Vineyard at Stockcross, and Arnaud Bardary from Maze in London. Bardary was placed second, while Bourger was third in the competition, organised by the Academy of Food and Wine Service (AFWS) and The…
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Treat Your Dad to a Bottle of BILLECART-SALMON Brut Sous Bois Champagne this Father’s Day
This unique cuvée is entirely vinified in oak. Appearance: A radiant yellow crystalline appearance with golden glints brought to life by a luminous bead of persistent fine bubbles. Aroma: Dry fruits, fresh citrus and white fruits coupled with finely buttered seductive notes. Palate: A burst of flavours with notes of grilled brioche and toffee. Food Pairing: Makes…
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Champagne de Castelnau Édition 2015 & Le Tour de France
Champagne de Castelnau Brut Réserve Édition 2015 released for Le Tour de France. Following the success of the first limited edition Champagne de Castelnau Brut Réserve which was released to celebrate the brands’ association last year, the Édition 2015 has been unveiled and will be exclusively available in Spirited Wine and Nicolas stores and online. Castelnau…
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Champagne Bruno Paillard Launch New Packaging for Multi Vintage Range
For only the third time since it was founded in 1981, Maison Bruno Paillard has changed the presentation of its three multi vintages, which comprise La Première Cuvée, La Première Cuvée Rosé, Le Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru. In addition to new labels to better reflect the roots of the maison, it has also taken…
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