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Celebrate the end of Summer with The Highland Park and Wire Works Whisky at the Melody Restaurant in London
This September, whisky lovers have two great events to enjoy at the St Paul’s Hotel in Hammersmith, W10.
Try these stars of South African Wine
Encounter South Africa, the first major wine trade tasting held in the UK since 2017, was the perfect place to see how the industry is constantly evolving. South Africa remains one of the most innovative and dynamic wine making centres of the world. Over 80 producers showcased the very best of South African wine and here are some of my recommendations.
Compass Box Whisky Premium Tasting & Earthquake Fundraising at The Melody Whisky Bar, St Paul’s Hotel, London
The Melody Whisky Bar will host a special tasting event on Wednesday 12th April 2023 (19:30 to 22:00) to raise funds to help those affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey. Distinguished whiskymaker John Glaser of Compass Box will be hosting and offering amazing whiskies to both sample and bid for at an auction on the night!
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Posted in Foodie Drinks, Foodie Events
Tagged Blended Whisky, Compass Box Whisky, London, Malt Whisky, Melody Restaurant, Melody Whisky Bar, whisky
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Enjoy the #WhiskyisaConversation Dinner at Melody Whisky Bar, London
The Melody Whisky Bar at the St Paul’s Hotel in London W14 is the ideal venue for a exploring Diageo’s remarkable whisky range in the esteemed company of Colin Dunn, their ambassador for western Europe.
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Posted in Foodie Events, Whisky
Tagged Colin Dunn, Diageo, Hammersmith, Joel Luumi, Johnny Walker, Lagavulin, London, Melody Restaurant, Melody Whisky Bar, Singleton, W14
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Interview: Danny Dyer, Global Brand Ambassador of Grants Whisky
The passion behind Grants Whisky is exemplified by the charismatic Danny Dyer who is on a global mission to bring the fun and flavour of this legendary brand to the world.
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Posted in Foodie Drinks, Whisky
Tagged Blended Whisky, Danny Dyer, food pairing, Grants, Grants Whisky, Scotch, Triple Wood
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Explore Czech wine in majestic South Moravia
The Czech republic’s warmest and most fertile region offers visitors the opportunity to discover a thriving wine tradition coupled with outstanding natural beauty, unique heritage and great hospitality.
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Posted in Red Wines, White Wines
Tagged Czech republic, Czech tourism, Czech wine, South Moravia
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Splendid Red Wine and Roast Lamb pairings for Easter
Red wine and roast lamb pairings for Easter offer the classic combination for a Sunday Roast. We have four splendid red wine and roast lamb pairings for those planning to roast a leg next week — or any time you feel like a red meat feast!
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Posted in Foodie Ideas, Red Wines
Tagged Bellingham, cabernet sauvignon, Davy's Wine Merchants, Easter, Farming, Henry of Pelham, KWV, lamb, Rioja, Shiraz, South African wine, tempranillo, The Bernard series, UK, Western Cape
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Foodie gift ideas for Mother’s Day
(UK edition) Get creative this Mother’s Day by exploring the amazing array of foodie gifts for Sunday 14th March.
(more…)Danielle Coetsee: Creating Brilliant South African Sparkling Wine at Boschendal
South African Cap Classique (sparkling wine) is poised to achieve even greater international acclaim thanks to a talented cohort of winemakers like Danielle Coetsee (née Jacobs) from the renowned Boshendal winery in the Western Cape.
“This year we are celebrating 40 years of making Cap Classique,” says 27-year old winemaker Danielle Coetsee who tasked with making the estate’s bottle-fermented sparkling wines, popularly known as “MCC” in South Africa, that is made according to the traditional method (Méthode Champenoise) most famously used in the French region of Champagne.
Posted in Sparkling Wines & Champagnes
Tagged Boschendal, food pairing, MCC, South Africa, South African wine
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The Nero D’Avola Grape: Creating Red Wine Wonders in Sicily
Among the many exquisite treasures of the island of Sicily has to be the Nero D’Avola grape. This indigenous varietal forms part of a rich tapestry of winemaking history stretching back 3000 years.
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