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Facts about Prosecco
Most of us have heard by now that Prosecco is taking the world by storm with it’s light, fruity taste and great value. If you want to know a little more, here’s some facts about this popular Italian bubbly: Prosecco comes in two types: Frizzante (lightly sparkling) or Spumante (Fully sparkling). A standard glass of…
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Hindleap Seyval Blanc Bluebell Vineyards
Seyval Blanc isn’t a grape variety that immediately springs to mind when you think of sparkling wine. Seyval Blanc isn’t the easiest grape to grow, but its resistance to cold weather has to be a plus point when planting vines in East Sussex. Seyval Blanc is typically light in style and very similar to Chenin…
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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly at Purnell’s Michelin-Starred Restaurant
Chef Glynn Purnell has opened the doors of Purnell’s, his Michelin-starred restaurant in Birmingham’s Colmore business district, to welcome guests into the newly refurbished space. This follows a two-week closure to install the new look, as designed by Richard Wilkinson and John Beven. Purnell’s has undergone a major decorative transformation; A newly installed slot window…
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Enjoy Food Pairing at Les 110 de Taillevent
Taillevent Paris, the Gardinier family-owned group behind the iconic two-Michelin starred Le Taillevent, has opened the doors to Les 110 de Taillevent London, a unique 70 seated wine and food matching brasserie, in Cavendish Square. Featuring a hundred and ten wines by the glass, including Champagne and sparkling wine, paired with contemporary and seasonal French…
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Veuve Clicquot launches La Grande Dame 2006
Veuve Clicquot has launched the most recent vintage of its prestige cuvée, La Grande Dame 2006 at a tutored tasting event in London, hosted by Chef de Cave, Dominique Demarville. La Grande Dame is named after Barbe Ponsardin, who married the Champagne house owner, François Clicquot in 1798 and who became a widow (a veuve…
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Halo Fizz Bar at Stansted Airport
Stansted airport is undergoing an £80 million generation and one of the most unique additions is the ‘Halo Fizz Bar’. This small yet luxurious bar is located in the departure lounge and specialises in all things sparkling – the perfect spot to have a glass or two of bubbly to start your travels. As you walk up…
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Celebrity Interview: Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE is one of the most successful disabled athletes in the UK. In her Paralympic career she won 16 medals (11 gold, four silver and a bronze) over five Paralympic Games and 13 World Championship medals (six gold, five silver and two bronze). She held over 30 world records, was the first…
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Win a pair of tickets to The Vineyard’s Annual Wine Festival (NOW CLOSED)
Win a pair of tickets to The Vineyard’s Annual Wine Festival on Saturday 21st November 2015, from 11am to 5pm, worth £25 each! Just email competitions@the-vineyard.co.uk by Saturday 14th November and choose the right answer to the following question: How many centilitres are in a normal bottle of wine? a) 70cl, b) 75cl or c)…
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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly at Le Pont de la Tour
Renowned French restaurant Le Pont de la Tour, which has just re-launched has also unveiled a brand new and über glamourous Bar and Grill. Boasting a terrace overlooking the Thames and Tower Bridge, the new destination offers creative cocktails, small plates, fabulous lighting and an exciting programme of live music from Thursday to Saturday each…
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