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Celebrity Interview: Nico Santucci
Nico Santucci is an Italian-American restaurateur, designer and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Black Door Global, a Los Angeles based, real estate development and lifestyle company. Nico owns the popular Capo’s Restaurant in Las Vegas. Capo’s is a trademarked Speakeasy mob-themed restaurant and bar which actually serves Al Capone’s family secret sauces. Glass of…
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Pommery Style
In 1874, Pommery created the first brut Champagne. Each year, Pommery and Cellar Director Thierry Gasco perpetuate the house’s style, which is characterised by elegant yet discreet aromas, freshness and vivacity on the palate, with a long, supple finish, and a structure that is well-built but light at the same time. Brut Royal Refinement, perfection,…
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Celebrity Interview: Kirsty Henshaw
Kirsty Henshaw captivated the British public in July 2010 when she made a perfect pitch on the BBC’s Dragons’ Den. A single mum in her early 20s, Kirsty had developed a range of frozen desserts that were suitable for people with intolerance to dairy products like her son Jacob. Kirsty came away from Dragons’ Den…
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Celebrity Interview: Oz Clarke
Oz Clarke is one of the world’s leading wine experts, whose formidable reputation is based on his extensive wine knowledge and accessible, no-nonsense approach. His passion for the subject dates from his student days at Oxford University. He has won all the major wine writing awards both in the UK and the USA. Oz’s frequent…
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Mumm celebrates 10th edition of Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe
Maison MUMM is proud to celebrate the 10th edition of the Route du Rhum-Destination Guadeloupe, the transatlantic single-handed yacht race that takes places every 4 years in November, as they continue to honour victory and the best in human achievements. Supporting some of the most prestigious sailing races in the world since 1977, MUMM has…
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Plus de Bulles – J-M Seleque Cuvee Speciale
A recent delivery from those rather excellent purveyors of high quality Champagne, Plus de Bulles, lifted my day earlier this month but when to crack open such exquisite and interesting Champagne? The answer sprang forth via e-mail on Friday whereby I was informed I had an interview for a new job and at least a…
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Canard-Duchêne Charles VII Grande Cuvée des Lys Blanc de Blancs
Add some sparkle to your Christmas celebrations with Canard-Duchêne Charles VII Grande Cuvée des Lys Blanc de Blancs. With the festive season fast approaching the planning of Christmas and New Year’s Eve parties will soon be in full swing. Of course, no festive soiree is complete without raising a glass of the finest Champagne to…
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L’Acadie Vineyards release 2009 Prestige Brut ESTATE
L’Acadie Vineyards released their 2009 Prestige Brut ESTATE during Devour The Food Film Fest in Wolfville, Nova Scotia this month. The bubbles bus tour took in the beautiful Gaspareau Valley, featuring three tastings per vineyard at two of the region’s finest purveyors of traditional method sparkling wines–L’Acadie Vineyards and Benjamin Bridge. All rounded out by…
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Beaumont des Crayères Fleur de Meunier
Iconoclast, pure and sharp. This Millesime 2008 is part of the Vintage Fleurs range. Shiny golden robe with lovely fine bubbles. Fresh and fruity nose on aromas of plum, peach and grapefruit, enhanced by notes of butter “croissant”, cardamom and by a mineral touch of flintstone. Balanced, fine, fresh and round palate on aromas of…
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