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The Classic of a Nyetimber Cuvée Review
A month or so back I took delivery of a very special bottle of sparkling wine, ordered from Harvey Nicks, a limited edition of just 200 bottles produced by what is perhaps England’s finest sparkling wine producer Nyetimber, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo. The symbolism on the bottle label is…
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Why we can’t get enough of Prosecco
Prosecco is now the UK’s best selling sparkling wine with sales outstripping Champagne. Total sales over the past year reached £338.6m, a massive 72% increase on the previous year. Although Prosecco usually has a less complex flavour than Champagne, it tends to be sweeter and frutier due to the secondary fermentation process. While Champagne is…
Read MoreBluebell Vineyard Estates Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with Launch of Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs
Bluebell Vineyard Estates, based in Danehill, East Sussex, celebrated 10 years of sparkling success today with the launch of a Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs. The release marks the start of a new wine series for Bluebell Vineyard of sparkling wines aged on their lees for a minimum of 60 months. The inaugural release, a…
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Celebrity Interview: Carol Decker
Carol is an English musician, best known as the singer and front woman for the band, T’Pau. T’Pau formed in 1986, taking their name from a Vulcan priestess of the same name in the 1960’s sci-fi series Star Trek. Their debut album Bridge of Spies was released in 1987 and from it, they had six hit singles, including…
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Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxfordshire
Created by celebrated chef Raymond Blanc OBE, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is renowned for offering one of Britain’s finest gastronomic experiences. Surrounded by lawns, flower borders and orchards, the luxury hotel enjoys an idyllic, typically English setting in Great Milton in Oxfordshire. It’s also one of the country’s most intimate and original hotels, with 32…
Read MoreGiffords Hall Vineyard, Suffolk
In the village of Hartest, between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury in Suffolk, you can Giffords Hall. A family run winey, Giffords Hall produce a range of English wines, including a superb East Anglian sparkling. The vineyard was planted around 25 years ago and the vines are now in their prime. The sandy, clay soil…
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Celebrity Interview: Michelle Holmes
Michelle is an English actress who has appeared in several television serials including Rita, Sue and Bob Too, Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Goodnight Sweetheart. She has also been in Life Begins, Waterloo Road and Above Suspicion. Glass of Bubbly Interview Where’s the most memorable place you’ve ever enjoyed a Glass Of Bubbly? The most memorable…
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The Athenaeum Hotel, Mayfair, London
This small, family-owned 5 star hotel offers you a huge choice of rooms, luxury suites and townhouse apartments, all with stunning leafy or Mayfair views. The Athenaeum has been family-run since the 1990s and is committed to providing an outstanding and friendly service. It is the essence of Englishness – discreet, personal, friendly, interesting, lavish, quirky, down to earth and brilliant.…
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The Bull and The Hide, London
Seconds from Liverpool Street Station, The Bull and The Hide is a modern, elegant pub and boutique hotel in the heart of London. Serving great British food, world wines and Champagne, The Bull is a great place to go for a drink, party, or even a traditional Sunday roast with a glass of sparkling wine.…
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