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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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François Diligent Cuvées
Champagne Brut Rosé Taste: a blended rose with a light pink color, full of fruit and pleasure. This wine is made to be an easy drink, pleasurable yet complex. Delicate Aromas of red fruit makes it a refreshing drink. The “special” symphony bottles emphasize the high standard of this wine that can be found in…
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Beaumont des Crayères Fleur de Prestige
Creamy, fresh and complex. This Millesime 2004 is part of the Vintage Fleurs Range. Shiny golden robe with a beautiful effervescence developing a creamy cordon. Intense and very fresh nose, with scents of white fruits, pineapple and grapefruit, enhanced with delicate hints of mimosa. Then notes evolve onto buttery pastry, almond paste, candied fruits and…
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Beaumont des Crayères Fleur Blanche
Gourmand, fresh and elegant. Millesime 2004, part of the Vintage Fleurs range. Glittering golden robe with light green glints. Very fine and lively bubbles developing a nice cordon. Intense and generous nose, with a rich and voluptuous fruitiness, over notes of apricots, fig and honey, combines with a great floral and mineral elegance.After mixing, it…
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