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Chiswick Auctions Fine and Vintage Wine Sale
Chiswick Auctions Fine and Vintage Wine and Spirit sale is on Tuesday 31st March 2015. The auction will include a superb and diverse selection of over 800 rare and vintage wines and spirits from around the world. The lots inlcude spectacular fine wines from vintage years, from well kept private local cellars, along with rare spirits and…
Read MoreWivenhoe House Hotel, Essex
Wivenhoe House is a truly luxurious 4 star hotel situated in the historic town of Colchester, Essex. From first approach you can see the stunning period architecture of the Grade II listed building, giving away it’s rich heritage and history. As you head inside it reveals it’s magnificent and beautifully decorated interior. As well as…
Read MoreCrémant de Loire
The Loire Valley is France’s largest producer of sparkling wines outside of the Champagne region. The Loire Valley is one of seven regions in France approved to produce Crémant. The heartland of the Loire Valley wine region is Anjou, Saumur and Touraine . Crémant de Loire are produced in the Méthode Traditionelle style. A variety of grapes can be used…
Read MoreEnglish bubbly explodes as the Queen launches new ship
The Queen was in Southhampton on Tuesday 10th March 2015 to officially name the new luxury P&O cruise ship, Britannia. During the ceremony, which Prince Philip and some celebrities also attended, a Nebuchadnezzar bottle of Wiston Estate English Brut NV sparkling wine was smashed against the ship. This act of breaking a bottle of wine against…
Read MoreRed Nose Day cocktail recipe
Raise a toast to Red Nose Day with a cocktail recipe from Dorset producers Furleigh Estate, Conker Spirit and IOW Tomatoes. Award-winning local vineyard and winery, Furleigh Estate has teamed up with Dorset’s first gin distillery Conker Spirit and Isle of Wight Tomatoes to create a limited-edition cocktail for Red Nose Day, on Friday March 13.…
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