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Champagne Drappier Launch New Bottle Design
In December 2016 a new bottle designed by Michel Drappier will be launched. Inspired by antique bottles, made of dark glass which filters the light, the slimmer neck reducing the risk of oxidisation, this bottle with its elegant curves is moulded in predominantly recycled glass. The new label, printed on chic matt paper, remains loyal…
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Furleigh Estate Harvest in the Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
This week sees the harvest in full swing at Furleigh Estate in Dorset with the grape pickers picking in pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Furleigh Estate is raising money for Dorset charity Weldmar Hospicecare Trust throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month (1st – 30th October). Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a worldwide annual campaign involving…
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Enjoy Camel Valley Wines from London to Dubai
Camel Valley’s wines have recently been spotted in a number of the world’s most exclusive restaurants and hotels from London to Dubai. The Ritz The Ritz is known throughout the world for its fine taste and now Camel Valley’s Pinot Noir Rosé appears on the wine list. Becoming a part of this iconic 110 year…
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Harvest at Jenkyn Place Vineyard
Harvest at Jenkyn Place Vineyard in Hampshire is underway, the Pinots have all been picked with the Chardonnay grapes still to come. Winemaker at Jenkyn Place, Dermot Sugrue says: “The grapes this year are very, very good. We have luckily had no mildew damage and only a few vines have suffered from frost damage and…
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Champagne Gosset Launch Latest Vintages
Champagne Gosset has launched their latest vintages in its ‘Celebris’ range – the 2004 blanc and 2007 rosé. Both wines are extra-brut and come in new packaging and come presented in a presentation case. The Celebris 2004 is a pale straw colour with aromas of apple, frangipane and honey and flavour of pear. Although perfect as an…
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Where to Enjoy Champagne Afternoon Tea
Claridge’s in London have been serving afternoon tea for 150 years. The experience includes a mix of finger sandwiches, warm scones with Cornish clotted cream and Marco Polo jelly, sumptuous pastries. A traditional English afternoon tea doesn’t get more luxurious than when served with a chilled glass of Champagne. The Edgbaston is one of the most…
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Mumm Launches Grand Cordon Bottle in Hong Kong
G.H.Mumm has launched its innovative Grand Cordon bottle in Asia which has the iconic red sash indented directly onto the glass. The winner of this year’s Formula E, Sebastien Buemi, took to the podium and lavishly soaked bystanders with Mumm Champagne which was then followed by an after party at Hong Kong’s Dragon-I nightclub. As…
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Spar Launches Premium Prosecco
Spar is launching a new Spar-branded Prosecco. The premium Spar Prosecco Speciale will be priced at £9, offering a more luxurious variant than its already “hugely successful” Perlezza Prosecco. The new wine is packaged in a stylish, flute-shaped bottle to show consumers its more luxury appeal. The Prosecco Speciale will be available from 24 October and…
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Hello Kitty Sparkling Wines
Sanrio, the company who created Hello Kitty have teamed up with the Italian Torti Winery to produce a range of wine that includes a variety of sparkling rosés and sparkling whites. An Italian restaurant in Santa Ana, CA, called Antonello Ristorante will exclusively sell Hello Kitty Wine by the glass and the bottle alongside a creative Hello…
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