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President Obama drinks English wine at Buckingham Palace

Published:  26 May, 2011

English sparkling wine, Ridgeview Fitzrovia Sparkling Rosé 2004 was served at the Buckingham Palace state dinner to honour the visit of President Barack Obama.

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LIWF - Dedicated Wines launch Les Dauphins

Published:  11 May, 2011

Over at the Dedicated Wines stand, Ed Squires and Richard Evans continue on the path of "doing what France does best - bringing profitable sales to the UK retail sector".

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Francis Ford Coppola appoints Château Margaux winemaker

Published:  12 April, 2011

Francis Ford Coppola has appointed current estate director at Château Margaux, Philippe Bascaules as estate manager and winemaker at Inglenook, his newly named Napa Valley vineyard.

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En primeur blog: J&B's Tom Jenkins

Published:  08 April, 2011

Tom Jenkins, Bordeaux buyer for Justerini & Brooks, blogs from the en primeur tasting

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Bordeaux 2010: the round-up

Published:  08 April, 2011

This has been a busy week for the trade, who headed off en masse to deliver their verdicts on the en primeur tasting for Bordeaux 2010's "stunning", monumental" wine.

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Bordeaux 2010 tipped for success

Published:  04 April, 2011

Early indications show that Bordeaux 2010 looks set to be an impressive vintage, according to Berry Bros & Rudd's fine wine director Simon Staples.

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WaverleyTBS announces record attendance at portfolio launch

Published:  18 March, 2011

WaverleyTBS announced a record attendance at the launch of its re-vamped wine portfolio, that begins the first of a series of national tasting events.

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Corney & Barrow Beaujolais ad ruled irresponsible

Published:  17 March, 2011

Wine bar operator Corney & Barrow has got a slap on the wrist from the ASA over its Beaujolias breakfast ad, which was ruled irresponsible for encouraging people to drink early in the day.

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Goedhuis second summer charity rosé tasting launched

Published:  24 February, 2011

Goedhuis & Co, Savills and Weatherbys Private Banking are to launch the second Goedhuis Summer Rosé Tasting in aid of the Starlight Children's Foundation.

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Richard Campbell reviews Hallgarten Druitt and Novum Wines annual tasting

Published:  23 February, 2011

Hallgarten Druitt & Novum Wines Annual Tasting reviewed by Richard Campbell, director, Woodbridge Wine Company, Suffolk.

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Centre-Loire Wines appoints Sopexa for 2011 programme

Published:  17 February, 2011

Centre-Loire Wines (BIVC) has appointed Sopexa UK, to manage its 2011 UK public relations trade campaign.

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First Gamay Symposium attracts 11 countries

Published:  15 February, 2011

The first Gamay Symposium, aimed at raising consumer and professional awareness of the grape, saw over 600 entries from 11 different countries and 167 medals won.

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D&D to slash prices on top-end wines

Published:  14 February, 2011

Former Conran restaurants, D&D London, has announced a wine spending review that includes slashing the mark-ups on top-end bottles.

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Domaine Paul Mas - the new releases

Published:  10 February, 2011

If you're looking for something new and exciting, says Paul Mas, then try the Domaine Paul Mas, Mas des Mas Pinot Blanc 2010.

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Chris de Burgh to auction wine

Published:  02 February, 2011

Chris de Burgh is the latest celebrity to auction off his a selection of wines from his private collection ? expected to raise £200,000 next month.

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Blog: Panos Kakaviatos tastes Burgundy 2009

Published:  28 January, 2011

Panos Kakaviatos tastes his way around Burgundy 2009.

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Blog: Anne Krebiehl's Ravenous for Riesling

Published:  26 January, 2011

Anne Krebiehl picks out her favourites from the Ravenous for Riesling tasting

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Geoffrey Dean's Ashes and wine blog: how inspiring Aussie winemakers make up for Perth defeat

Published:  21 December, 2010

If it was back to earth with a bump after England's thrashing at Perth, what better way to soothe the disappointment than to spend some time with one of Australia's pioneering winemakers, Bill Pannell.

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Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards shortlist announced

Published:  14 December, 2010

The shortlisted restaurant and bars in this year's Harpers Drinking Out Excellence Awards have been announced.

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Skalli opens tourist centre in Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Published:  13 October, 2010

French wine producer, Skalli has opened a new tourist centre at its winery in the heart of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.

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