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Ridgeview & Chapel Down English Sparkling Wine Official Suppliers for Downing Street
English wine producers Chapel Down and Ridgeview have been chosen to be the official suppliers for Downing Street receptions it has been announced. This confirms the Government’s commitment to supporting the growth and success of the burgeoning UK food and drink industry. Ridgeview from Sussex and Chapel Down from Kent were present at the Food…
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‘Ultra VIP’ Champagne Bar in Liverpool
The Baccarat Lounge is an ‘ultra VIP’ Champagne venue set in a secret location, strictly only open to those with a reservation. The bar is in collaboration with iconic Champagne house Dom Péringon and will also exclusively offer Moët Ice Imperial, Champagne designed to be served over ice. The bar offers a table service, leaving you to relax and…
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15,000 Glasses of Champagne Served at Lord’s Test Match
As the cricket season gets underway, Lord’s is busy preparing much more than just the hallowed turf. With over 85,000 mouths to feed during one Test match alone, staff at the Home of Cricket also have cake, scones and bacon sandwiches to get ready. To mark the launch of the cricket season, Marylebone Cricket Club,…
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Celebrate English Wine Week with Hush Heath
Hush Heath is all set to celebrate English Wine Week (28 May-5 June) with a number of events; this campaign is designed to raise awareness of English wine across the country. Owner Richard Balfour-Lynn will host two dinners at Hush Heath Hospitality venues in Kent, while sales director Hilary Green will welcome guests at establishments…
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Collalto Prosecco, Historic Producers from Treviso
Azienda Agricola Conte Collalto is one of the most historic and prestigious producers in the Province of Treviso, a leading family in the history as far back as 958 AD. Collalto sources its grapes exclusively from its own estate vineyards, producing an unmistakable elegant, confident and delicious wine. Collalto possesses a profound understanding of Conegliano…
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Celebrity Interview: Shaun Wallace
Shaun is known for being one of the Chasers on ITV’s quiz show The Chase where he has the nicknames The Dark Destroyer, The Barrister and The Legal Eagle. He won the 2004 series of Mastermind and has been a Barrister since 1986, working on some relatively high profile cases. He is a senior criminal…
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Major Breakthrough for English Wines in the USA
English wines achieve a major export breakthrough as The British Bottle Company announces a partnership with Vine Street Imports to make its portfolio available throughout the USA. The British Bottle Company represents twenty premium British drinks brands including English sparkling wine. A selection of these will now be imported by Vine Street and sold via…
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The Story of Wiston Estate Winery
The Wiston Estate has been owned and managed by the Goring family since 1743. It straddles the chalky slopes of the South Downs. Sussex beef herds, grazing sheep and arable crops have been part of the Estate landscape for centuries. It was not until the arrival of Harry Goring’s wife, Pip, in 1972 that the…
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London Wine Week 23-29 May 2016
Now in its third year, London Wine Week was created as a chance to open the doors to some of London’s best wine bars, showcasing the fantastic Sommeliers and diverse wine offerings to an increasingly large number of eager young consumers. More than 125 of the city’s most celebrated bars and restaurants will be part of…
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