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January 2010

Wine community raises funds for Haiti

Thu, 01/28/2010 - 13:45 — Love that wine
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Wine experts use social media to raise money for earthquake victims

Wine experts, including Jancis Robinson MW, Matthew Jukes and Gary Vaynerchuk, have been active in using social media to promote the Wines for Haiti fund-raising project, started by US wine network, Palate Press.

The campaign has drawn in support from social networking sites across the globe to encourage people to donate something special from their cellar to be auctioned online.

The Wines for Haiti auction has raised over $30,000 to date.Read more

Treat your loved one to an English Rosé

Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:19 — Love that wine
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English vineyard launches Valentine’s gift set

On the most romantic day of the year, why not surprise your loved one with the Valentine’s Rosé gift set from the Bolney Wine Estate at Bookers Vineyard.

Whether your fancy turns to still or sparkling these two gorgeous rosé wines are the perfect partners for a romantic evening.Read more

Laithwaites Wine launches new website

Wed, 01/27/2010 - 12:16 — Love that wine
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Consumer wine site aims to create a ‘personalised consumer journey’

Independent wine merchant Laithwaites has launched a new look website in bid to give its customers a personalised journey.

The new-look laithwaites.co.uk was launched as part of a 3-phase development, will include the release of an i-Phone app later this year.

The new platform has been designed by ATG (Art Technology Group) to manage sales across several retail channels, including orders placed via the website, shops and phone.

Robert McCarthy, commercial director at Laithwaites Wine said that the new website “will focus on creating a personalised customer journey.”Read more

Sotheby’s breaks wine records in Hong Kong

Tue, 01/26/2010 - 20:24 — Love that wine
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Asian fine wine buyers spend £4.21million in a single day

Recession, what recession? Asian fine wine buyers spend just under HK$53m (£4.21m)) in a single day at a record-breaking Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong.

The sale at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel last Saturday sold all 840 lots, comfortably beating pre-sale estimates of HK$40m (US$5.1m) and breaking Sotheby's record for a single day auction.Read more

Japanese wine raises eyebrows

Mon, 01/25/2010 - 22:25 — Love that wine
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Connoisseurs take an interest in Japanese Wine

A new wave of wines made from 100% domestically raised grapes is causing raised eyebrows among people who know their chablis from their cabernet sauvignon.

Shomei Yokouchi, the governor of Japan's prime wine growing region and other represenatives from the wine region took part in a promotional event in the UK this month.

Yocouchi introduced 15 Koshu white wines, made from the local Koshubudo grape, at a reception at the Japanese embassy.Read more

Wine tasting at Stanza Restaurant & Bar

Fri, 01/22/2010 - 15:11 — Love that wine
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Discover wines from the Loire Valley in the heart of London

Located on the corner of Shaftesbury Avenue and Greek Street, Stanza Restaurant and late night bar offers contemporary British cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.

Glimpsing into Chinatown, Stanza’s lively atmosphere, unrivalled location and mouth-watering menus attract an eclectic mix of Soho's buzzing media, pre theatre diners and professionals.

On Wednesday 27 January 2010, Stanza will be hosting a wine tasting event from the Loire Valley. Read more

Treat your lover to a romantic trip to France

Thu, 01/21/2010 - 11:01 — Love that wine
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Perfect love nests to celebrate St Valentines Day in the heart of France

Champagne and good food are definitely the way to a man or woman’s heart. But why not make this Valentines extra special staying in unusual love nests in the heart of France?

Choose from a gypsy caravan or medieval chateaux. The possibilities are endless.

Here are just a few tasters of what is on offer:Read more

Pig in a Poke goes pink

Tue, 01/19/2010 - 15:18 — Love that wine
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Wine lovers choose new rosé Pig in a Poke

British wine brand ‘Pig in a Poke’ is set to launch a new rosé wine - picked for the people, by the people.

The award-winning brand saw members of the public trek across London, braving the snowy elements last week, in order to help choose the liquid that will go on to be introduced as ‘Pig in a Poke Rosé in the spring.

The simple concept was devised by Wheelbarrow Wines enjoyment executive Alistair Morrell and involved people choosing from a selection of colour and liquid variations. Read more

Keycamp launches Champagne & Château Tour

Tue, 01/19/2010 - 15:12 — Love that wine
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Tour the famous GH Mumm cellars during a stay at Croix du Vieux Pont parc

Keycamp holidays is adding a little extra fizz to May and June breaks at its La Croix du Vieux Pont parc in Berny Riviere, with the launch of a new Champagne & Château experience.

The exclusive G.H Mumm Champagne Experience is available for just £30 per person and comprises a tour of the famous cellars, plus some tutored tastings so full advantage can be taken of the fizz on offer. Read more

Aussies choose Jacob’s Creek as best ‘sparkling Moscato’

Mon, 01/18/2010 - 12:57 — Love that wine
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Wine named as the 2010 “Australia Day” Wine of the Year
   
Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Moscato has won the National Australia Day Council’s trophy for “Best Australian Sparkling Wine – Aperitif Style” at the 2010 Sydney International Wine Competition.

Moscato is the Italian name for wines made from the Muscat grape in a style from the northern region of Piedmont, Italy.

Sydney International Wine Competition (SIWC) director Warren Mason said the Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Moscato is a crowd pleaser, great for celebrating big moments or enjoying quiet ones and makes a great wine ambassador for Australia Day on January 26.

The Moscato was the competition judges’ highest pointed Australian sparkling wine from amongst 74 wines. Read more