Christmas taste test: the best party food and booze
From champagne and smoked salmon to paté and negronis – ranked by Fred Sirieix
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Sparkling Surrey: England’s first vineyard hotel
A champagne cork’s throw from Dorking – and 40 minutes from London – our wine critic toasts English plonk’s progress at a vineyard that feels like part of the local community
New blends and tasting experiences: an alchemy that embodies perfection
Champagne Laurent-Perrier Launches Latest Prestige Cuvée Grand Siècle Iterations and New Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Cuvée Champagne Laurent-Perrier is excited to launch the latest iterations of their prestige cuvée Grand Siècle Grande Cuvée MV and an entirely new cuvée, Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature NV. The cuvée takes its name, which means … Read more
JAY-Z’ Carter’s iconic champagne brand announces the release of its rarest cuvée
Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Three (A3), the third assemblage of Armand de Brignac’s ultra-prestige cuvée. Only 3,535 bottles of Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs A3 were created for the world, disgorged on April 9, 2019 after resting on lees for six years. Champagne Armand de Brignac announces the U.S. arrival of … Read more
Braubeviale 2019: All about creative beer and the entire process chain of beer
Braubeviale 2019: visitors can experience an unprecedented range of tastes The continuously increasing number of small and microbreweries and a steadily growing craft beer scene have been influencing and changing the beer sector in Germany and throughout the world. Preparations are in full swing and it won’t be long till Nuremberg is … Read more
Wedding wines that will get a good reception
Champagne’s a must for the toast, but you could break free of the safe sauv blanc and merlot, and instead choose a wine you know and love – or even something else entirely