Majestic Douro Valley produces some of the finest red and whites in the world
Majestic Douro Valley produces some of the finest red and whites in the world
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La Cité du Vin et The Ultimate Guide To Champagne
It’s official “The Ultimate Guide to Champagne” is now available at La Cité du Vin’s “Reading Room” reference library. The librarian has added it to La Cité du Vin’s collection under the category of “Champagne Books”. La Cité du Vin’s “Reading Room” is an area open to everyone, offering a wide selection of literary, historical, artistic and
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Enjoy International #SauvignonBlancDay with Peter Yealands Sauvignon Blanc 2017
located in Marlborough, Yealands Family Wines produces award-winning wines in harmony with nature. Yealands Family Wines lead the world in sustainable winegrowing. The Sauvignon Blanc is from selected parcels in Yealands’ Seaview Vineyard in the Awatere Valley – with a consistent warm and dry climate, and cool nights it creates a long growing season. Tasting
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Direct Train London to Bordeaux Planned for 2020
A direct high speed railway that would take passengers from London to Bordeaux in under five hours could be in operation by 2020, according to the chief executive of the HS1 rail network. Currently travellers from London to Bordeaux have to change trains in Paris. The Paris route takes 5h 25m, including a 1
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SANDRO BOTTEGA AWARDED RIEDEL WINE MAKER OF THE YEAR IN TORONTO
Sandro Bottega, the owner and Managing Director of the Italian winery and distillery Bottega, will be honoured this evening with the 2018 Riedel® Winemaker of the Year Award. Sandro Bottega will receive the award from The Cambridge Food & Wine Society, on behalf of Riedel, the Austrian crystal glassmaker who is the world leader in
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The Ultimate Guide to Champagne is now available at La Cité du Vin’s “Reading Room” as a Champagne Reference
I’m honoured to announce that my book “The Ultimate Guide to Champagne” is now available at La Cité du Vin’s “Reading Room” reference library under the category of “Champagne Books”. La Cité du Vin’s “Reading Room” is an area open to everyone, offering a wide selection of literary, historic, artistic and anthropological works relating to the
Japan Overtakes Germany in Champagne Export Market
Japan has overtaken Germany in export volumes of champagne for the first time in history, according to recent data provided by Comité Champagne. Japan imported 12.8m bottles between 2016-17, which is a 21.3% increase on the previous year, leapfrogging them above Germany into third place. “Over the past 20 years, Japan has produced 3,000 sommeliers
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Harrods sets new standards for drinks retailing
London saw the official unveiling of a new fine wine and spirits retailing space last week – and it’s so impressive, a new standard has been set. Harrods new wine and spirits shop is part of a multi-million pound investment in food and drinks retailing at the London department store The shop can be found
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Chateau Palmer 2017 Released
Chateau Palmer 2017 has been released at €192 per bottle ex-negociant, down 20% on the 2016 release price of €240. It is being offered at a recommended retail price of £2,350 per 12×75, a decrease of 18% in sterling terms on the 2016 release of £2,880 per case. James Suckling scored the wine 97-98 points
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Beer and food pairing potential hailed by top chef
Beer is becoming an increasingly popular accompaniment to meals and one of the world’s best chefs has given it his endorsement. A Global Data report shows that 47% of consumers find the concept of pairing food and beer appealing, leaving it behind only wine in terms of popularity. Joan Roca, chef of Girona’s three Michelin-starred
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