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The Nest at Gusbourne Wine Estate in Kent has reopened

The Nest at Gusbourne Wine Estate in Kent has reopened

Just as the vines start to come into leaf, Gusbourne is delighted to be welcoming visitors back to their estate for tours, tastings and cellar door purchases, following government guidelines. Picnics and Vineyard Tours, or a combination of the two, are now available to book on their website – an ideal activity for a UK […]

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Shop Cuvee: Online bottle shop comes to life in time for curfew

Shop Cuvee: Online bottle shop comes to life in time for curfew

Brodie Meah and Max Venning’s lockdown project, Shop Cuvée, has opened the doors just in time for the curfew. Around the corner from restaurant mothership, Top Cuvée, the launch follows staggering Covid success and national expansion. The online shop began as a way to provide an income for the restaurant forced to close its doors back in March. Shop Cuvée […]

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Raise A Glass: An English toast with Bolney Wine Estate Pinot Gris

Raise A Glass: An English toast with Bolney Wine Estate Pinot Gris

If you have embraced the new trend for wines that are produced in England or want to start discovering more, then you will be interested to hear our thoughts about the Bolney Wine Estate, which has produced the beverage that we are sampling in this week’s Raise A Glass series. While the trend for English […]

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Hunter 486 unveil an extensive wine by the glass menu

Hunter 486 unveil an extensive wine by the glass menu

The Arch London is known to have a fabulous restaurant that is only steps away from Selfridges. However, Hunter 486 is not only a stylish place to dine but it is also the perfect place to enjoy after work drinks or a weekend tipple following a long day of shopping. The chic setting now boasts […]

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Sizzling summer wines from Cloudy Bay

Sizzling summer wines from Cloudy Bay

Cloudy Bay has an excellent selection of wines to suit the record-breaking temperatures in Britain during our current heatwave. We particularly like the light and refreshing Cloudy Bay Te Koko Sauvignon Blanc 2012. It is perfect for the warmer summer temperatures and also works really well when paired with BBQ foods. So, whether you are […]

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Oysters and white wine: Mark Hix teams up with Cloudy Bay

Oysters and white wine: Mark Hix teams up with Cloudy Bay

There is an old saying that you should only eat shellfish when there is an ‘R’ in the month. Seeing as we now have plenty of months ahead that feature ‘R’s, it is time to begin indulging in such treats, especially oysters. Champagne or white wine is often the most popular choice of drink when […]

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London’s first urban winery provides a unique experience for wine lovers

London’s first urban winery provides a unique experience for wine lovers

By CARLO PANDIAN You probably think that trying out winemaking involves travelling somewhere with some guaranteed sunshine. Of course, you could go down this route and catch a few rays while you’re there, but thanks to London Cru, London’s first urban winery, becoming a winemaker for a day won’t involve too much travel time. ‘Winery’ […]

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A visit to the home of English wine at Chapel Down vineyard in Kent

Last week some of The Sloaney team embarked on a journey to Chapel Down vineyard in Kent. The trip came about after we won some tickets to visit the venue in a raffle at a ball earlier this summer. Located just over two hours away from London, Chapel Down is home to England’s leading wine producer. […]