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English bubbly could be the new Champagne with Gold medal award scoops
English bubbly and wine had its moment to sparkle when it picked up several Gold medals at this year's annual prestigious wine awards.
Surprisingly, the international blind taste test has revealed that...
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie toast to their Miraval rosé wine
While it would be easy to presume that Brad Pitt showered Angelina with diamonds on Valentine's Day, it has been revealed that his gift was a little more economical.
The Moneyball star reportedly...
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Taste stardom with celebrity wines and spirits
Power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, heart-throb George Clooney and Hollywood sweetheart Drew Barrymore have more than the big screen in common. The filmstars have all spread their wings into another...
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Reds, whites and rosés: The best of the summer wines
Whether it's a picnic in the park or a barbecue in the garden, summertime is all about enjoying good food with friends and family.
And what do you need to accompany the occasion? A lovely bottle of wine.
To...
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Uncorked: Wonderful wines of Chile and Argentina
Two of the leading 'New World' wine producers, Chile and Argentina, may be separated by the soaring Andes, but they are united in their production of exceptional wines.
Despite the long Latin American...
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Herbicides and insecticides: Not in organic wine
Fancy a glass of wine? Well this month, why not make it organic?
Producer of Montenidoli, Elisabetta Faguioli, is one of the twenty female wine growers attending the Real Wine Fair from as far afield...
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Dreaming of a Californian Christmas?
If you're looking to trade in snow and eggnog for sunshine and wine this holiday season, then California's wine regions might be the perfect destination.
Napa Valley, home to David and Victoria Beckham's...
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Top tipples to perfectly match a fish dish
White wines for fish and reds for meat? It’s an old adage that holds water but really shouldn’t be strictly adhered to. There are some good reasons to avoid red wine with fish, primarily due...
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Oysters and champagne… one fabulous last feast for Keith Floyd
He had been advised that morning by the doctor to cut down on alcohol.
So what did legendary bon viveur Keith Floyd do – just hours before suffering a fatal heart attack on Monday?
The flamboyant...
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Live the life of a wine critic
If the life of a wine critic seems fantastic but out of reach, travelling around the world to exotic vineyards tasting incredible wines, you might be in luck.
The wine gang, comprised of five of the...
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Albert and Charlene closer than ever on a visit to wine lovers' paradise
He may have insisted he plans to "follow his own path", avoiding immediate pressure to marry, but there's no doubt that Prince Albert of Monaco has a special place in his heart for Charlene Wittstock....
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Albert and Charlene closer than ever on a visit to wine lovers' paradise
He may have insisted he plans to "follow his own path", avoiding immediate pressure to marry, but there's no doubt that Prince Albert of Monaco has a special place in his heart for Charlene Wittstock....
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A steak and a glass of red to celebrate Father’s Day
What better way to celebrate Father’s Day on the 21st of June than with that ultimate meal for men, the steak? No pairing comes as naturally as that of red wine with beef, and to help you get the...
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Top tipples to match your festive feast
The turkey’s ordered, the goose fat is in the fridge, the mince pies are stacked on the shelf and the sprouts have been there since October. You're geared up for Christmas and now the only decision...