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No.1 Family Estate: No.1 Cuvée
Released in 1999, No.1 Cuvée was the first wine ever produced at the No.1 Family Estate and is now one of New Zealands most highly regarded Methode Traditionelle wines. Since it’s release it has gained recognition throughout New Zealand and the international market, winning numerous trophies (including IWSC and Winestate), gold medals and five star awards. Winemaker: Daniel…
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Singapore Airlines serves Taittinger Champagne
Business class customers on Singapore airlines will be welcomed with Taittinger Prelude “Grands Crus” Champagne. This refined cuvée is made with the first pressings of an equal portion of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes from only 100% Grand Cru vineyards. The wine is subtle and fresh on the nose as the initial mineral aromas give way…
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No. 1 Family Estate, New Zealand
No. 1 Family Estate Winery is wholly family-owned wine producing business located in the vineyards of Marlborough, New Zealand. Daniel Le Brun originally launched the winery in 1997, along with his wife Adele and their two children, Virginie and Remy. Using state-of-the-art equpment imported from Champagne, the estate prides itself on producing wines using methode…
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Champagne André Chemin Special Selection
Cuvée Célestynka Brut Zéro We succumbed to the latest trend and have introduced a new bottle, prepared on the same basis as our Brut Tradition it is a Champagne without any sugar added at the dégorgement, meaning it is Champagne as natural as the nature has created it. For lovers of very very dry wines.…
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What Does Sparkling Wine Sound Like?
What sounds come to mind when you think of the taste of Champagne or sparkling wine? Composer and ‘synaesthete’ Nick Ryan has recreated what he hears when he tastes wine, turning tasting notes into musical ones. His synaesthesia means some of his senses involuntarily blend – this gives him an extraordinary ability to translate the taste of wine into an audio composition.…
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London Wine Week Hub will be in City of London
Devonshire Square in the City of London is the place to be this month as it’s set to be the hub for London Wine Week, taking place between 18-24 May. Back for it’s second year, the week aims to celebrate London’s growing wine scene, offering a range of exciting experiences including wine tours, expert masterclasses, tutored…
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If you took the Sugar Free Challenge . . . Keep Calm and Drink ‘Brut Zero’ Champagne!
The BBC Good Food Eat Well Show was held at Olympia London between 27 February and 1 March 2015. One of the many eat well challenges being promoted was the ‘Sugar Free Challenge’, which was championed by Davina McCall. Surprisingly, Champagne can still be enjoyed, if you chose a ‘Brut Zero’ (Brut Nature) which typically has no…
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Furleigh Estate New Grand Tour & Wine Tasting in Bristol to Celebrate English Wine Week
Furleigh Estate is celebrating English Wine Week (May 23 – May 31) with a new Grand Tour and wine tasting in Bristol. The wine tasting is due to take place on Thursday May 28 at Bordeaux Quay in Bristol, led by Rebecca Hansford, owner of multi-award winning Furleigh Estate in Dorset, which will showcase its 2014…
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Azienda Giribaldi Mario
Azienda Giribaldi Mario was founded at the begining of the 20th century and has now been farming for three generations. It is located in Rodello in the Italian region of Piedmont, around 60 kilometres (37 mi) southeast of Turin. The winery benefits from the outstanding climatic and soil conditions of its vineyards combined with great passion for the craft of transforming their…
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