All things food and wine

19.04.12
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FdC Palo Cortado

Posted by mareec

Fernando de Castilla is at it again as their Antique Palo Cortado grabs the lime-light on Channel 4′s Sunday Brunch program. Click Trendy Sherry to see the program via 4OD and scroll along to 1hour 12mins to cut to the …

12.04.12
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“Frankly Marvellous” Riesling

Posted by francoisem

Re-blogged from Hot Dinners New wine tasting menus for Anna Hansen’s Modern Pantry Having enjoyed Anna Hansen’s dishes at her recent collaboration with Atul Kochhar at Benares, we’re keen to try more of her food and the launch of a …

07.03.12
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Domaine du Monteillet Côte-Rôtie ‘Fortis’ 2008

Posted by mareec

“The Côte-Rôtie vineyards are some of the oldest in France, if not the oldest. They hug the slopes that stretch upward from the Rhône river. This wine is made by the exciting producer Stéphane Montez, who adds around 15% Viognier …

01.03.12
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Hotel du Vin – Poderi Colla Wine Dinner

Posted by nigelw

On Sunday 26th February, Hotel du Vin Brightonstaged a Poderi Colla Wine Dinner with special guest Pietro Colla. The evening started with canapés in the lounge accompanied with Pietra Colla Sparkling Brut. We then moved on to the Saffron Risotto with …

01.03.12
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Benares – Rijk’s Dinner

Posted by christinac

Michelin starred Indian restaurant, Benares, hosted a dinner featuring Rijk’s wines on the 29th February. Neville and Teresa Dorrington, owners of the Rijks estate in Tulbagh, South Africa, were on hand to present the wines.   Fantastic food specifically matched with …

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 …

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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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).   

21.02.12
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Champagne Vs Sparkling Wine Lunch

Posted by mareec

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

20.12.11
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The Bar With No Name …

Posted by christinac

This 69 Colebrooke Row venue opened in Islington in 2009, and is run by cocktail legend Tony Conigliaro. Having gained over 10 years experience in some of the trendiest bars in London, he is now much known and respected as …