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Buried Champagne from 1890s opened in Epernay
The first 120 year-old bottles of Pol Roger Champagne were opened in Epernay yesterday, having spent more than a century buried in sodden chalk after a cellar collapse in 1900.
Sex and the City star Sarah Jessica Parker says wine blending is similar to creating fragrances
Sex and the City star-turned entrepreneur Sarah Jessica Parker talks travel, business partnerships, and launching a global wine brand.
Benjamin Hasko MS joins Cé La Vi Singapore
Australian master sommelier, Benjamin Hasko, has moved to Singapore to take the helm of the group wine programme of popular rooftop bar Cé La Vi Singapore.
Virgin launches shake for Champagne app delivery service for cruises
Cruise line Virgin Voyages has launched an on-demand Champagne delivery service which allows users to request a bottle of fizz by shaking their phone.
Manchester United signs chef Tom Kerridge
English Premier League football club Manchester United has announced that chef Tom Kerridge is to take over the food offering on match days at the Old Trafford stadium.
Tesco adds 40 new premium wines in latest review
The UK’s largest retailer, Tesco, has ‘plugged a gap’ in its wine range with the addition of around forty new premium wines, including two rosés from Brangelina’s wine brand, Miraval.
Restaurant with Pinotage vineyard gets first Michelin star
This year’s record-breaking Michelin Guide saw the most number of stars awarded, Manchester gain its first Michelin star in over 40 years and the second restaurant with a vineyard to be featured in the guide.
London’s new Michelin-starred restaurants revealed
While London is often billed as the culinary capital of the world, only four new restaurants received a Michelin star in the 2020 guide for the UK.
Bollinger marks 40-year James Bond partnership with £4,500 magnum
Champagne Bollinger is celebrating its 40th year in partnership with James Bond with the launch of two wines: a £4,500 Moonraker magnum and Eric Berthes-designed gift box and a No Time To Die-inspired bottle.
Actor Dominic West joins The Wine Show
Actor and director Dominic West has joined the line up on the third series of The Wine Show, presenting alongside Matthew Goode, Matthew Rhys, James Purefoy, Amelia Singer, Jaega Wise and Joe Fattorini.