27.02.12
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Square Mile Salute – ‘A Unique Culinary Event’

Posted by christinac
Square Mile Salute

On Wednesday 22nd February at the Guildhall in London – ‘Square Mile Salute 2012′ took place – a fantastic event to raise funds for a wealth of causes focused on the rehabilitation of soldiers injured in operations, and in support of …

25.02.12
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A Knight to Remember

Posted by mareec

For yet another year, the ‘Gran Orden de Caballeros del Vino’ (Noble Order of Spanish Wine Knights) held its investiture dinner in the prestigious Dorchester Hotel in London. On this occasion the two new appointments went to Melissa Draycott, purchasing …

24.02.12
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Champagne Vs Sparkling

Posted by nigelw

On Saturday 18th February, Hotel du Vin Glasgow hosted a Champagne verses Sparkling wine lunch which was presented by me, Master Sommelier Nigel Wilkinson. The fun event gave the guests in attendance the opportunity to taste a different Champagne and …

24.02.12
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Pasion… only from Boutinot

Posted by jeanw

For a bit of pasion every day of the year look no further … even Robert Parker can’t resist … “The purple-colored 2009 Pasion de Bobal (100%) went through malolactic fermentation in barrel followed by 6 months aging in new …

23.02.12
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Emiliana success in the Sommelier Chile Challenge 2012

Posted by jeanw

The inaugural Wines of Chile Sommelier Chile Challenge took place earlier this year in Central London, with top UK sommeliers putting Chile to the test. Rather than simply show a selection of Chilean wines, guests were invited to bring along a …

22.02.12
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Dine with Poderi Colla

Posted by mareec

Event: Wine Dinner Producer: Poderi Colla Date: Sunday 26th February Venue: Hotel du Vin Brighton Price (inclusive of dinner and wine): £65 To Book: contact Hotel du Vin Brighton on 01273 718588. Italy’s Piedmont region is not only one of the …

22.02.12
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Vintage weary but looking good for Tulloch …

Posted by jeanw

Report from a vintage weary Keith Tulloch: The harvest on this side of the pond has been a tricky one. Mild weather continued throughout Summer, and we’ve lately had more wet days than dry. So far it’s a Vintage to …

22.02.12
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Quick vintage update from Fromm, NZ …

Posted by jeanw

It has been a cold, wet summer in NZ so very bad flowering, especially in varieties like Sauvignon Blanc which is great because it will stop the oversupply. It looks like the season is running about three weeks behind, so …

22.02.12
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Les Roches Bleues strikes gold!

Posted by jeanw

The results of the International du Gamay 2012 have been announced and Boutinot’s Domaine Les Roches Bleues 2010, AOC Cote de Brouilly scooped a gold! Well done to our winemakers Samantha Bailey and Eric Monnin!

22.02.12
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Gotim Bru 2009 – 90 points from Parker

Posted by jeanw

We will shortly me moving onto the absolutely outstanding Gotim Bru 2009.  Awarded 90 points from the Wine Advocate and selected by KLM/ AirFrance to be served on board their Intercontinental Business Class (for a limited period).