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Celebrity Interview: Tracy Edwards MBE
Tracy skippered the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, becoming the first woman to receive the Yachtsman of the Year Trophy. In 1990 Tracy was awarded Sportswoman of the Year and an MBE. She was the first woman to achieve acceptance by the British yachting community and paved the way…
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Cork & Bottle Wine Bar, Covent Garden
Don Harrison’s Cork & Bottle Wine Bar is a hidden gem tucked away in London’s Covent Garden. Head down the spiral stairs to the basement bar to find a buzzing atmosphere with conversation enjoyed over glasses of wine. The bar has a delicious array of food to go with the drinks, from small snacks to large…
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Bacon + Bubbly = Bliss
Tucked away behind a rather unassuming façade on Santa Monica Boulevard, is Wine Expo’s quirky little Tasting Bar. I found myself there one Saturday evening, just in time for their monthly “Champagne and Bacon Fest” and what a fest it was, well, feast, I should say. The deal is that you get a flight of…
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Celebrity Interview: Britt Ekland
Born in Sweden, Britt went on to become a movie legend. She has starred in several movies, including roles in the films ‘After the Fox’ and ‘The Wicker Man’ One of her most famous roles was as a Bond girl, Mary Goodnight, in the James Bond film with Roger Moore, ‘The Man with the Golden…
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Wood Norton Hotel opens Taittinger Terrace
The Wood Norton Hotel in Worcestershire is a beautifully crafted hotel with original 19th century, French decorative interiors and the very best that the modern world has to offer. The hotel offers fifty rooms including five spectacular suites, a restaurant using the finest local produce, contemporary bar and alfresco dining terrace. The hotel has recently…
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Ashdown Park Hotel & Country Club, Sussex
Ashdown Park is a 4-star hotel in the beautiful East Sussex countryside. It has a rich history dating back to 1693 when Ashdown was first mentioned when it was enclosed by decree as part of Ashdown Forest. The first mansion house was erected in 1815 either by Thomas Bradford or by Rear Admiral The Honourable Jacob Henniker…
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L’Ortolan Restaurant, Reading
L’Ortolan, located in the beautiful village of Shinfield, is Reading’s only Michelin starred restaurant. Head Chef Tom Clarke is passionate about his cooking, just as Head Sommelier Guillaume Kaczmar is about wine. Guillaume aims to provide the highest standard wine service, encouraging guests to try something a little more unusual and keeping a real focus…
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Celebrity Fans of POPS Popsicles (POPStars)
POPS are premium Champagne & Prosecco popsicles. Since our launch last year POPS has received support from an array of well-‐known individuals including Jonathan Ross, HRH The Duke of York, Gordon Ramsay, Jack Whitehall, Miley Cyrus, Kate Moss, Example, Alan Carr and many more. POPS have been served in a number of high profile locations…
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The difference between tank and bottle fermentation
Tank fermentation, also known as the Charmat method (named after Frenchman Eugene Charmat) is the quickest and least expensive way to make sparkling wine. The grapes used, such as Chenin blanc, tend to be much less expensive than grapes used in traditional method wines (pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier for example). The wine is…
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