French Champagne with an English accent

A French Champagne maker has made English sparkling wine for the first time and it is set to go on sale, giving the clearest indication yet that British fizz is truly coming of age. Meonhill is made from grapes that were grown in Hampshire from French root stocks, and will be available to buy early [...]

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Jim Murrays Whiskey Bible Pro 2012 application

Jim Murrays Whiskey Bible Pro 2012 application

Whiskey lovers across the globe have real cause to celebrate, thanks to the launch of the most comprehensive mobile whiskey app ever produced; Jim Murray’s Whiskey Bible Pro 2012. Written by the doyen of whiskey, Jim Murray, there is a staggering 4500 whiskey tasting notes on the app, [...]

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The new wine grape crops are now picked

In autumn there is a great deal of talk in the wine industry as announcements over the different varieties and blends that they will be offering in the coming months are made. Many great wines are starting to come out of southern Europe and it seems that these will play an important part of the [...]

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Just Rosé Wine for Christmas

The recession is meaning that people have less disposable income and the general atmosphere in the UK is for people to spend less money. A recent survey has suggested that around half of people will be spending less than they did in previous years. Just Rosé Wine is an online wine retailer which has a [...]

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UK becoming more suitable for wine growing

When people think of wine they will immediately think of France. They will think of the vineyards and the traditions associated with the production of wine. This is something that has been changing though, as competition from the rest of the world begins to increase.

The UK is not known as a great wine making country, [...]

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English fizz just as good as real champagne

The Prince of Wales declared that the taste of English fizz is so good it is like champagne this echoes what many in the English wine trade have said but show scant regard for the strict and complex laws of European food labeling. Camel Valley Wines in Cornwall last year was able to beat over [...]

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Devon cream teas seek EU protected status

The latest foodstuff in Britain to seek EU protected status is Devon cream teas, but the question is do traditional UK dishes need help looking after. Unpretentious, simple and honest such is British cuisine’s reputation. Melton Mowbray pies, Cumberland sausages and Cornish pasties, all may be moreish but none conjure up thoughts of culinary sophistication [...]

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Leeds beer for Leeds people

Leeds Brewery makers of Leeds Best, is requesting the people of the city to pick a pint thereby brewing a special ale that is named, designed and taste tested by the great people of Leeds to mark the June closing of the brewery in Tetley.

With Tetley’s closing, Leeds brewery will become the largest brewery in [...]

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Steeped blackcurrants in Cassis from British Cassis

Steeped blackcurrants in Cassis from British Classis

British foodie Ho Hilditch is adding to her already impressive range of products. Hilditch, best known for her British Cassis which won multiple awards, is launching Blackcurrants in Cassis. These are perfect with both savoury and sweet dishes, and will make a great cocktail ingredient in  the summer.

Blackcurrants [...]

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Western Australia: food and wine lovers paradise

With a number of wine regions stretch from the Swan Valley close to Perth to the up-and-coming wineries of the Great Southern, Western Australia has established itself as a food and wine lovers paradise largely due to the exceptional quality local produce which is on offer.

The most famous is Margaret [...]

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