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#SpectacularSouthAfrica webinar with Tim Pearson of Seven Springs Vineyards
In partnership with Wines of South Africa, Arden Fine Wines invites you for a glass (or three) of South African wine online at 6pm on Friday 22nd May.
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Posted in Foodie Events, Red Wines, Rose Wines, White Wines, Wine Basics
Tagged Arden Fine Wines, South African wine
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Wine tasting with Constantia Glen
South African wine was celebrated in style just a few minutes walk from London’s Borough Market last month with a Constantia Glen tasting by Alexander Waibel, amiable co-owner of the estate, who moved to this amazing area of Cape Town in 1995 in the footsteps of his grandfather. (more…)
Posted in Foodie Drinks, Red Wines, White Wines, Wine Basics
Tagged Alexander Waibel, Bordeaux varities, Constantia, Constantia Glen, Constantiaberg, Decanter Magazine, Justin Van Wyk, Platters, sauvignon blanc, semillon, South African Chamber of Commerce, South African wine, Table Mountain
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“Never have a Plan B!”: Drinks Genius David Gluckman on brand innovation
Drinks industry legend David Gluckman’s audacious approach to business was neatly summed up in this succinct piece of advice made recently to an audience at London’s Regents University: “Never have a Plan B!” (more…)
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Tagged Baileys, Black Tower, Blu Nun, David Gluckman, Diageo, Food and Forest, GQ Magazine, High Atlas Foundation, Kerrygold, Le Piat d’Or, MasterofMalt.com, Proctor and Gamble, Red Bull, Sapling Spirits, Singleton, South Africa, That S**t Will Never Sell, Trees for Cities, Unilver
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Syrah: Hiding in Plain Sight
Unquestionably one of the world’s great grape varieties, Syrah – or Shiraz – is often underestimated. Alex Hunt, a Master of Wine at Berkmann Wine Cellars, showcases its extraordinary beauty and versatility with nine wines from around the world. (more…)
Posted in Foodie Drinks, Red Wines
Tagged Alex Hunt, Apalta Vineyard, Barossa, Berkmann Wine Cellars, Bramasole, Chalk Ridge Syrah, Chile, Coopers Creek, Cornas Les Grands Mûriers Rhône Valley, Cortona, Côte-Rôtie L'Eglantine, Cuvée Alexandre Syrah, Dry Red No. 2 Yarra Valley, Ferraton Père & Fils, Hawkes Bay, Italy, La Braccesca, Langmeil, Lapostolle, Lucia Garys’ Vineyard Syrah Santa Lucia Highlands, Pisoni, Radio-Coteau, Select Vineyards, Shiraz, Syrah, The Freedom 1843 Shiraz, Timbervine Syrah Russian River Valley, USA, Yarra Yering
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Brewing Talk with Binary Botanical Ale
Many traditional ales include interesting herbs and spices. When a talented group of beer business ‘lifers’ decided to use hop cones and introduce some botanical interest back into beer through the use of the hop leaf the incredible result was Binary Botanical Ale. (more…)
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Tagged ale, Binary Botanical Ale, bine leaves, botanical flavours, brewing, hop cones, hops
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Blending Botanicals with Plymouth Gin
Master mixologist Rob Wagland is the perfect man for explaining the art and science of gin making. The drinks expert is one of the devotees of the celebrated Plymouth Gin offering a masterclass that gives everyone the chance to craft their own unique spirit. (more…)
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Tagged angelica, Botanicals, coriander, Gin, juniper, Leather Lane, Nicholson pub, orange, orris, Plymouth Gin, Sir Christopher Hatton
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The real story behind Baileys Irish Cream and other great drinks brands
‘‘That s*it will never sell!’’ is the title of David Gluckman’s autobiographical book that reveals the astonishing working life of one of the greatest innovators in the drinks industry. Just as incredible is that fact David’s career was launched after creating the Baileys liqueur in just 30 seconds… (more…)
Wine tasting at Plaisir de Merle
Cape Town Series: One of the highlights of my visit to the Cape Winelands was a visit to one of the most incredibly picturesque and renowned estates of this remarkable wine country. The great Plaisir de Merle vineyards, that wrap majestically around the dramatic Simonsberg Mountain, can trace its origins to the late 17th century. (more…)
The Wonderful World of Hendrick’s Gin – and 3 ways to drink it
The wonderful world of Hendrick’s Gin was compellingly shared by one of the leading authorities of this remarkable spirit at a vibrant tasting evening in the Indian Ocean port city of Dar-es-Salaam recently. (more…)
Posted in Cocktails, Foodie Drinks, Foodie Events
Tagged Ally Martin, Botanicals, cucumber lemonade, florada, G & T, Gin and Tonic, Hendrick's Gin, Hendricks
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The Best of Burgundy Wine Week
The majestic wines of the region known as Burgundy in English were superbly showcased at London’s magnificent Bourgogne Week once again. This narrow wine region of eastern France, located south-east of Paris, has four contiguous districts (Chablis, Côte d’Or, Côte Chalonnaise, and Mâconnais) and Beaujolais some 70 miles south of the others. (more…)
