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Chardonnay La Village, Domain de la Métairie d'Alon '16
A soft round texture with mouth coating buttery body. There's a touch of citrus, a slither of honey, vanilla, well balanced with acidity lending structure and leading to a very pleasant tapered finish....
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Martini Asti: a bright fruity crowd pleaser or perfect digestif
It might feel like a bit of a throw back but this humbly priced Martini Asti spumante is a supermarket bargain. More relaxed as fizz goes with plenty of fresh peach aromas, this low alcohol wine is the...
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Cune Rioja Reserva 2013 - seasonal classic pleasure
A lovely classic Rioja Reserva with ripe dark red Fruit, easy going tannin, succulent body. Sexy on its own or pleased to assist with a wholesome bite of your favourite wholesome dish. At this time of...
View ArticleBride Valley Vineyard: A Spurrier family affair - An interview with Steven...
Many people along the jurassic coast might well be asking themselves, “Is that Champagne they’re making over there?” The answer is no it is not, but it is high quality sparkling wine that is as much a...
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Viña Real, Barrel Fermented, Rioja, 2015
A splendidly good value 100% viura grape variety wine with fuller, rounder texture and a satisfying richness from the fermentation in oak. It still nonetheless maintains its fruit and floral freshness.
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Bride Valley brut reserve, 2014, Dorset, England.
We thoroughly enjoyed this racey little number from England's finest county.. seductive fruit, long enjoyable mouth feel. Light bodied. As far as analogies go, try the accelerating Tesla, pulling away...
View ArticleBurgundy 2016 tasting notes and tips for tasting en primeur
Brendan Barrett shares his reflections on what to look for tasting young wines fresh fromthe barrel, as well as his notes from the Howard Ripley tasting in London during Burgundy Week The wine business...
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Churchill and Champagne - Tutored Tasting & Culinary Biography of the Great Man
'Remember gentlemen, it's not just France we are fighting for, it's Champagne.' Sir Winston Churchill Join us for an evening hosted by author and Churchill culinary expert, Catherine Heyrendt, and...
View ArticleDivine Pink Champagne food match: Taittinger Prestige Rosé and...
If it wasn't for pink champagne I probably wouldn't notice the coming and going of St Valentine's Day. But, pink bubbly has definitely grown on me as a desirable drink that is fruity, fun and...
View ArticleTalking food and wine & Carluccio's motto: "MOF MOF"
Carluccio's deli and restaurants are a high-street staple, where great flavours in food blend easily with quality wines on the list. Following the death of the charismatic founder, Antonio Carluccio,...
View ArticleThe Ivy Market Grill & Private Rooms
The Ivy Market Grill & Private Rooms 1 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8PS 020 3301 0200 │ www.theivymarketgrill.com │ Twitter: @ivymarketgrill Instagram: @theivymarketgrill
View ArticleThe Ivy Market Grill & Private Rooms
The Ivy Market Grill & Private Rooms 1 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8PS 020 3301 0200 │ www.theivymarketgrill.com │ Twitter: @ivymarketgrill Instagram: @theivymarketgrill
View ArticleRebrand for ‘Wines of Great Britain', or WineGB as sales keep rising
From TeamGB at the Olympics to WineGB in our glassware, as the two main British/English wine associations merge into one newly branded body.
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Chateau D'Auzanet - Good Value Organic Claret
This is a claret worth mentioning both for the taste quality and the lightness of the price tag. For many drinkers I speak to these days, there is a growing interest in organically produced wines and...
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Domaine J. A. Ferret, Pouilly Fuisse 2016 - magical game meat pairing
Compliments to Audrey Braccini - Winemaker at Domaine Ferret - for producing such a delicious wine, that pairs easily with a wide range of dishes. Set in the historic Maconnais region of Burgundy, this...
View ArticleWomen in Wine Tribute to Laure Colombo #IWD2018
Having been tasting the wines of Jean-Luc Colombo for many years, it is has been an additional pleasure to interview the current Colombo winemaker-in-chief, Laure Colombo. Laure is a fantastic...
View ArticleDish 3 Venison Foie Gras + Champagne Demière, Rosé de Saignée
The venison and foie gras was a real treat and Champagne Demiére’s Rosé de Saignée was rich enough to take on the venison. The soignée methods involves the grape juice being literally bled through the...
View ArticleDish 4 Ham sandwich + Champagne Boizel, Blanc de Noirs
Carl Edmund pointed out that Churchill considered English mustard a gentleman’s obligation, so I forced myself to the breach. The Boizel Blanc de Noirs is a great wine. Instant nose of pear and red...
View Article1957 Chateau d'Yquem sells for £2000
At the auction arranged as part of the Churchill and Champagne event, to raise money for Bhola's Children, there was a great deal of excitement around the sale of a bottle of 1957 Chateau d'Yquem for...
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Dish 6 Lemon sorbet + Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut
This was a fun and insightful match. The sorbet was a Churchill favourite and certainly not an everyday pairing dish. The Bollinger Special Cuvée Brut is a Champagne with exceptional pedigree and...
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