How to start off an evening …… with a coupe of Barons de Rothschild ‘Reserve Ritz” Brut NV, at the Rivoli Bar at the Ritz London – what can I say? This is one of my favorite cocktail lounges in London. It’s intimate and decadent with an art deco interior inspired by the Orient Express. […]
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The History Eugenio Collavini is one of the original, pioneering wine producers in Friuli-Venezia Giuli. Not only was Collavini the first in the area to introduce many different styles and techniques to the region, he also revived Ribolla Gialla and created the first sparkling wine from this varietal. The history of Eugenio Collavini is quite
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Here is an interesting read from Smithsonian Magazine ….drinking habits are changing, and vintners are exceeding tasters’ expectations with new options stripped of their alcohol. Market Research Firm Fact. MR estimated that global nonalcoholic wine sales reached $1.6 billion in 2021 and will double in the next decade. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/the-science-behind-nonalcoholic-wine-180980805/ #wine #winelovers #vitners #nonalcoholic #alcoholfree #drinks #sober #drinkstagram
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It was wonderful to share a glass of Champagne Tarlant Reserve Brut (a few days ago) with Ms Hermione Ireland, Managing Director of Academie du Vin Library at @67pall_mall Wine Club. Amongst our many wine and business conversations, Hermione provided me with [fresh off the press] a copy of “On Champagne -A Tapestry of Tales
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On my way to 67 Pall Mall Wine Club for a meeting, I had some time, so I wandered into No.3…Just stepping through the front door it was a feast for my senses …. the ancient floorboards, mahogany wall paneling, antique furniture, Royal Warrants, old wine books and catalogs. Looking closer I saw portraits of
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One year after Champagne growers voted to change the needed distance between vines, the Champagne initiative ‘vignes semi-larges’ has been finally approved by the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualité, but with considerable opposition. This means that the necessary distance between rows of vines will soon be increased to 2.2 meters, up from
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I was so happy to sign the Book of Condolence for Queen Elizabeth ll last night at The Ritz Hotel, London. The Ritz set-up a stunning private area for the signing not far from the front entrance. This was very emotional for me and a great honour to sign it. I was born in Northern
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There is a collection of well-known spirits and Champagne brands that will have their royal warrant status reviewed following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Brands and suppliers including Gordon’s gin, Champagne brands: Mumm and Moët, and wine merchants Corney & Barrow and Berry & Bros & Rudd all carry the Queen’s coat of arms
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Campi Flegrei – how fire and sea shape the wines It is not a coincidence that the ancient Romans identified a desertic area Northwest of Naples, Italy as “Hell’s Door” in the vicinity of the active volcano Vesuvio. The lunar region of Campi Flegrei is a breath- taking place also literally because of the sulfur
Wine-Searcher has recently incorporated Liv-ex’s LWIN wine codes into its database, making it easier to search for wines. The LWIN wine codes are the equivalent of an ISBN number for books – these codes give users an additional means to find the wines they are looking for. The Process Type in “LWIN” followed by the
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