Glass of Bubbly
A Romantic Proposal at Hambledon Vineyard
Hambledon Vineyard is delighted to announce it was chosen as the setting for local villager Dan Disney to propose to his long term girlfriend Laurie Jordon at the weekend and she said yes! The couple have been together for 4 years and moved to the village of Hambledon just over a year ago with their…
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Cuvée Nicole Moncuit “Vielle Vigne” Millésime 2004
An exclusive Brut Blanc de Blancs from Pierre Moncuit. Using grapes harvested from vines over 90 years old, this is a true reflection of the earth and the environemnt. A rich and balanced Champagne. On the Eye: Clear with the green tints associated with a Blanc de Blancs On the Nose: This wine reveals hazelnuts,…
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Champagne Moutaux: The Range
Brut Réserve Chardonnay 20% The colour of this wine is a beautiful warm yellow, characteristic of Pinot Noir. The nose is greedy, expressive and reminiscent of fresh fruit (red berries and yellow fruits at the beginning of the end). This wine has a nice smooth finish, a sharp attack, a nice fruit tone reminiscent of…
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Celebrity Interview: Levi Roots
The phenomenal rise of Rastafarian musician Levi Roots is one of the most heart-warming business success stories to date. Levi made the big time from producing his Reggae Reggae Sauce, a delightful mix of barbecue and jerk sauce that won an exclusive contract in 2007 and was soon stocked in Sainsbury’s stores across Britain –…
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Celebrity Interview: Nicky Clarke
Undisputedly, Britain’s most famous and trusted hair stylist. He is also regarded by journalists as “the world’s most newsworthy hairdresser” both Nicky and partner Lesley are greatly respected by all in their industry. Nicky Clarke has long been heralded as the man who made hair glamorous and exciting again – and is now as well…
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Champagne Huré Frères
The family House, founded 50 years ago, is situated in the village of Ludes, in the region of the Montagne de Reims. Raoul and son Francois run the business together to create the signature champagnes. The character of these wines is forged from the chalk of the slopes on which the grapes are grown –…
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The Upward Spiral
Arriving grumpy because you don’t want to be there, because there’s not going to be anyone you know or anyone you might even want to know, because you had a barney in the car on the way over, because you didn’t say the right thing at the right time or simply because you just want…
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J. de Telmont Classic Champagnes
Grande Réserve Brut Champagne Grande Réserve Brut is the result of a subtle marriage of the 3 champagne grapes varieties: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Generally made up of wines coming from different years (reserve wines), this is a well balanced Champagne with plenty of body, remarkable for its supple freshness. Tasting description: Tiny…
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Champagne Grand Prieur Rosé Brut
This Champagne is made from 45% Chardonnay and 55% Pinot Noir grapes, of which 10% are fermented with skins on. TO THE EYE: A seductive shade of pink that is warm and deep. Small, delicate bubbles. TO THE NOSE: An expressive, rich nose that reveals a fine, sophisticated bouquet dominated by red fruits. TO THE…
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