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Ratafia Champenois Impresses the Judges at 2020 Awards in London
There once was a hidden secret within the world of Champagne and it has had, at last, a stage to perform on and in front of an applauding audience chanting for ‘encore‘ it has made an impressive opening performance. The widest selection ever of Ratafia Champenois was brought together in one place following much encouragement from…
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What Does a Sparkling Wine with 24 Carat Gold Flakes Taste Like?
I remember first seeing a sparkling wine with gold flakes within it and it really caught my eye and myself, along with many others, were buzzing around the said stand (at a wine tasting event in London) awaiting to taste and explore. I forget which sparkling wine it was, but since then I have tasted…
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Let’s Explore Sparkling Rosé Wines from Europe
Europe holds a goldmine of wine production annually with 10,000’s of wineries and even more in styles to enjoy. Referred to usually as ‘old world wine‘, European countries sit in the northern hemisphere and many will have their own styles of wines produced from Portugal to Georgia. Names such as Barolo, Champagne, Franciacorta, Bordeaux, Cava,…
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Tequila Fizz Cocktails
What makes a good cocktail? Why are some hailed as classics and have stood the test of time, while others have fallen out of favour and are no longer seen? There are so many cocktail recipes that it’s difficult to imagine a new one, yet fresh ideas come to the fore all the time! After…
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Sweet ‘FA’ – How ‘F’izz from ‘A’ustria is Delighting our Palates
Austria is a country known for its famous castles, palaces and impressive buildings, it’s snow-peaked mountain tops offering tourists skiing holiday delights and despite being a landlocked country it still attracts 46 million visitors annually. The land that gave birth to Marie Antoinette, Sigmund Freud and even Arnold Schwarzenegger. The place where Ludwig van Beethoven…
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Wine Border Regions – Austria & Slovenia (Styria / Štajerska)
I must admit that I am yet to visit Austria with a wine tasting agenda and it is some years since I was there and enjoying the pleasantries of the Tyrol region on a week long break by coach leaving from Victoria station in London – I am sure we (myself along with Eve our…
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World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Winner Reviewed by Michael Edwards
Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire Trianon 1966 was voted the world’s finest sparkling wine at the Glass of Bubbly Awards 2020. It is an emotional experience to finally taste this year’s outright winner, with warm thanks to Sébastien Tournant Lemaire for sending me a bottle, a real fillip as we pass through lockdown. First, a little background.…
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Wine Border Regions – Italy & Slovenia (Goriška Brda)
A border that I have travelled on a few occasions and close by regions that I very much admire both for wine / wine tourism and lifestyle, is the one that separates Italy and Slovenia – A divide of some 232 km in length. Though Italy has a much wider choice and fan base for…
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How to Host the Perfect Wine and Cheese Party
If you want to entertain over the festive season but don’t want to slave over a hot stove, have a cheese and wine party. Hosting a soiree like this makes life easier for everyone – it is easy, relaxed, tasty, and fun. Here are some tips on how to host the perfect wine and cheese…
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