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Aldi Limited Edition Team GB Champagne
Aldi has launched a limited edition bottle of Champagne to celebrate Team GB’s success at the Rio Olympics. The Champagne is Veuve Monsigny Brut and comes in a uniquely designed bottle featuring the Union Jack flag. A bestseller and highly acclaimed award-winner from the small, consistently excellent Champagne house Philizot & Fils. This blend of Chardonnay, Pinot…
Read MoreUsain Bolt – New Champagne Mumm CEO
Maison Mumm have announced the special appointment of Usain Bolt, one of the world’s most daring and decorated athletes, as its newest CEO. After months of speculation regarding his next move after his victories in Rio, Mr. Bolt gave a special statement that he will take on one of the biggest challenges of his career…
Read MoreMini Bottles for Christmas from Exton Park English Sparkling Wine
EXTON PARK CALLS HALF TIME Exton Park Vineyard certainly believes in doing things by halves. Half bottles, that is. This week, the 55 acre single-estate vineyard on the prized chalk slopes of Hampshire’s South Downs, has launched its award-winning Brut Reserve and Blanc de Noirs NV in 37.5cl bottles – perfect for a patriotic Christmas…
Read MoreCasanova – Prosecco Made with Passion
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was an 18th century adventurer and writer. Born 2nd April 1725, in Venice, Italy, he lived for 73 years. Casanova entered the university of Padua at just twelve years old, graduating at seventeen, with a degree in law. Casanova had numerous encounters with females during his life. He also reportedly became a…
Read MoreCazcabel Blanco Tequila and Prosecco Cocktail
A cocktail in time for the festive times ahead with Cazcabel Blanco Tequila and Scavi and Ray Prosecco: 30ml Cazcabel Blanco Tequila 30ml Aperol 20ml Grapefruit Juice Topped up with Scavi and Ray Prosseco
Read MoreOrganic Vineyard in East Sussex Launches its 1st English Sparkling Wine
Oxney Organic Estate in East Sussex, has launched Classic 2014, its first organic English sparkling wine. The Classic 2014 sparkling wine is made by renowned winemaker David Cowderoy. It is made from Chardonnay (40%), Pinot Noir (30%) and Pinot Meunier (30%) using the traditional method and has a low dosage of 4g/l. The wine spent a…
Read MoreFurleigh Estate launches Blanc de Noirs & New Classic Cuvées
Furleigh Estate in Dorset, has just released three new sparkling wines to add to its expanding portfolio –a Blanc de Noirs 2014, along with new Classic Cuveė 2013 and Classic Cuveė 2014. With a track record of international awards behind him, Furleigh’s winemaker Ian Edwards is keen to keep consumers on their toes when it…
Read MoreBluebell Vineyard Estates Reveals Full Rebrand
Bluebell Vineyard Estates, East Sussex, has unveiled a full rebranding across its wine labels, website and marketing materials in a move to modernise the brand, increase brand appeal to a broader audience and ensure that the branding reflects the premium nature of the wines. “We are so excited to reveal our new branding and website,…
Read MoreDigby Earns its Stars & Stripes
The whirlwind launch of Digby Fine English in the United States last month has seen its flagship, 2010 Vintage Reserve Brut, being listed at Alinea in Chicago which has three Michelin stars. Trevor Clough, CEO of Digby, commented: “Chef Grant Achatz’s Alinea is famous for blurring the lines between art, theatre and food, a glorious…
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