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Harrow & Hope’s Inaugural Blanc de Blancs 2013 Vintage
Harrow & Hope have launched their inaugural Blanc de Blancs sparkling wine. They fermented half of the wine in seasoned oak to give the resulting wine even more complexity and interest, whilst adding extra ‘weight’ and roundness. The result is an English sparkling wine that will live long into the future. “Our great mentor, ex…
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Cîroc Mango Mimosa
Cîroc Mango is a delicious and tangy vodka which can be mixed with Champagne for a perfect Mango Mimosa. Cîroc is made using the finest French grapes and this smooth flavour is blended with creamy Carabao mango, delivering bright, tropical notes with tangy citrus, perfect for a mimosa! Ingredients 20ml Cîroc Mango 20ml Champagne 45ml…
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Celebrity Interview: Susie Barrie MW
Susie’s first career was as an actress, although her love of food and wine led her to study wine, rising to become a Master of Wine. She still likes being in front of camera and regularly appears as a wine expert on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen, along with her husband and fellow Master of Wine, Peter…
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Dom Pérignon presents ‘Transformation’
This October, Dom Pérignon presents ‘Transformation’, an exceptional fifteen minute experience, encapsulating the unique history and alchemy behind the creation of Dom Pérignon. Opening its doors on South Molton Street, in the Lanes of Mayfair, the striking installation entitled ‘Transformation’ will take guests on a multi-sensory journey to uncover the magic of Dom Pérignon, through…
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Aldi Launches its First English Sparkling Wine
Aldi has teamed up with Denbies Wine Estate, in Dorking, Surrey, to produce its first English wine. Chalk Valley Quality English Sparkling Wine will go on sale for £14.99 – making it one of the most expensive bottles the chain has in stock. Chalk Valley has a creamy texture, long, zesty finish and finely balanced…
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Marco Fadiga is new Executive Chef for Moët & Chandon
Moët & Chandon has named Bologna’s Marco Fadiga as its new Executive Chef, replacing Bernard Dance who is retiring this year. The appointment follows a global competition run by Moët & Chandon to find the House’s new Culinary Ambassador and Executive Chef. Launched earlier this year, the contest whittled applicants from around the world down…
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Did Moët & Chandon Make the Wrong Pick?
Moët & Chandon almost did something during the last grape harvest that probably would have had Dom Pérignon spinning in his grave. There’s not been such controversy since gyropalettes were introduced over 40 years ago. On September 20th Moët & Chandon had decided to test mechanical picking on a 2 ha plot outside the Champagne…
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Reserve Wine To The Rescue
The bad weather conditions this year have meant that Champagne makers will have to resort to the reserve stock system that is unique to this appellation. It was begun in 1938 and is now governed by the Comité Champagne. The idea of creating reserves was born out of the reality of the climatic irregularities of…
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Celebrity Interview: Jaymee Sire
Jaymee is an Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster who currently co-hosts ESPN’s SportsCenter:AM, the newest installment of the network’s flagship show. When she’s not talking sports, you can find her whipping up creations in the kitchen for her popular food blog. She has an insatiable thirst for travel, fancy cheeses and, of course, bubbles. Where’s…
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