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Enjoy May Bank Holidays with Billecart-Salmon
The sun is shining, the flowers are in bloom and although it’s still a little chilly it seems that Spring may finally have sprung! With the Great British picnic and barbecue season on its way, what better way to celebrate the Early May and Spring Bank Holidays (02 May and 30 May respectively) than with…
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Chinese Afternoon Tea at Harrods
On Monday 25th April, contemporary Chinese restaurant Chai Wu, will launch a new Chinese Afternoon Tea menu. Located on the fifth floor of Harrods, Knightsbridge’s world-famous luxury department store, the restaurant will host a unique tea experience; embracing the rich history of Chinese tea and indulging guests with a feast of refined cuisine, presenting an…
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Castle Brook English Sparkling Wine
Tucked away in the beautiful meandering Wye Valley of South Herefordshire, Castle Brook’s vines were planted in 2004 on the site of an ancient Roman vineyard. The vineyard is run by the Chinn family, who are best known for producing Wye Valley Asparagus at Cobrey Farms in Herefordshire. The steep south-facing slopes and warm western air help…
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Simpsons Wine Estate Embarking on Phase Two
Simpsons Wine Estate in Barham, Kent, is embarking on phase two of its exciting sparkling wine development. They are currently preparing their second vineyard site for plantation in mid May and are awaiting news about DEFRA grant funding in order to begin the creation of a state-of-the-art winery. This will be launched in September this…
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Whose Wine is it Anyway? with Neil Phillips
Experience a wine tasting evening with Neil Phillips the Wine Tipster on Friday 6th May 7.45pm at The Theatre Chipping Norton. A top notch wine and food tasting event to tantalise your taste buds. Taste some wonderful Prosecco and discover some stunning wines from around the world. Find out what’s in and what’s not! G&G…
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The Secret is out… Lanson Releases Clos Lanson 2006
The House of Lanson is proud to announce the limited release of one of its finest vintage Champagnes, the Clos Lanson 2006. From its famous ‘Secret Garden’ in Reims, France, the Clos Lanson 2006 embodies all of the excellence of the renowned House of Lanson with its fruity flavour and freshness, enhanced by the extreme…
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Is there a Prosecco Shortage?
There’s long been talk of a ‘Proseco shortage’, warning that supply for the Italian fizz can’t keep up with demand. As demand grows throughout the world, with UK being the biggest market, is there a possibility that the geographical limits of Prosecco could mean there will be a limit on exports? There were similar concerns last year which…
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Frizzante Sales on the Rise in UK
Italy’s semi-sparkling wine is gaining popularity in the UK with sales increasing up to 80%. Frizzante is a lightly sparkling wine, a less effervescent style than wines such as Champagne. Italy’s regular sparkling wines are usually labelled ‘spumante’. The bubbles of frizzante are smaller and can offer a great option for celebrations or those who simply want something more…
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English Wine Week 2016
English Wine Week 2016 will take place between Saturday 28th May and Sunday 5th June. English Wine Week is a national campaign, designed to raise awareness of English wine across the country. Vineyards across the country will also be opening their doors to welcome visitors, offering tours, tastings and special offers. Here are some of the…
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