Raimes Sparkling Wine is another new addition to the fantastic range of Hampshire sparkling wines which already includes the fantastic Hambledon Vineyard and Cottonworth Wines. Raimes Sparkling Blanc de Noirs 2013 We were very kindly invited to the Winchester Wine Festival in November 2016 by Berkmann Wine Cellars to assist them them in promoting the […]
Compass Box Whisky Limited Editions
I kindly received some samples of the latest 2015 Compass Box Whisky Limited Editions from Herman Van Broekhuizen, the Brand Ambassador for Compass Box Whisky. These were the 15th Anniversary Flaming Heart and the surreal-ly named, with a nod of the head to Magritte, This Is Not A Luxury Whisky. I have been selling Compass […]
Craft Whisky Tasting Review
The Origins of Usige Beathe and The Emergence of European Whisky and Gold Medals…. Craft Whisky Tasting @ Lysses House Hotel 27th May 2015 With Scott Paine of Marussia Beverages UK A big thank you Scott Paine, who hosted our Craft Whisky Tasting and thank you to all our customers who attended. I think everyone […]
Glenmorangie Tusail
The Latest Glenmorangie Private Edition No. has arrived. Glenmorangie Tusail follows hot on the heels of last year’s Glenmorangie Companta. Check to see the current Glenmorangie releases here. The means that the list of Private Edition releases now looks like this, Sonnalta PX – finished in old Pedro Ximenez (dessert) Sherry casks Artein – finished in […]
Champagne Taittinger FIFA & Adidas Brazuca Match Ball Draw
Champagne Taittinger FIFA & Adidas Brazuca Match Ball Draw Champagne Taittinger was the official Champagne of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brasil and, earlier this year, released a special limited edition World Cup souvenir bottle of Brut Réserve NV. Designed to celebrate Taittinger’s association with the forthcoming tournament, the bottle and box have been designed […]
Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvee
Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvee Brut Launched Hambledon Vineyard Classic Cuvee Brut is the first release of English Sparkling Wine from Hambledon Vineyard (although they have already released a small amount of the second label called Mill Down Brut). Hambledon Vineyard is England’s oldest commercial vineyard and is just starting to release their superb sparkling wine […]
Champagne Pierson Whitaker
Now available in the UK at Fareham Wine Cellar. Champagne Pierson Whitaker is a very small, boutique producer of Champagne. The annual production is around 30,000 bottles in total which, in Champagne terms, is tiny and most of the work in the vineyards and cellar is done by hand. Pierson Whitaker is located in the […]
Hambledon Vineyard Winemaking Visit – New Dates
Become a Winemaker for the day at Hambledon Vineyard! A great opportunity to attend an English sparkling wine workshop at one of the best local, and the UK’s most exciting and hi-tech, wineries, Hambledon Vineyard. [metaslider id=6494] Communication from Hambledon Vineyard reads, Join us for an informative and fun evening. We’re delighted to announce that […]
Wine Ideas for Valentines Day
10 Wine (and Spirits) Ideas for Valentines Day Wine and romance seem to go hand in hand and Valentines Day is a great opportunity to open a great bottle of wine or give one as a gift. So whether you are looking for a Valentine’s Dinner wine or something to give as a gift, here […]
Compass Box Whisky Great King Street Limited Editions 2013
Compass Box Whisky Great King Street Limited Editions 2013 Each year Compass Box Whisky release a small number of limited editions that are produced in very quantities and are highly sought after by collectors and drinkers alike. Its that time of year again. The big launch this year is the Compass Box Whisky Delilah’s but […]
Compass Box Whisky Delilahs
Compass Box Whisky Delilah’s Limited Edition Compass Box Whisky is a small independent whisky bottler, led by master whisky blender and founder John Glaser. Compass Box specialise in very high quality blended whiskies and have gained a bit of a cult following in recent years for whiskies such as Hedonism, Oak Cross, Peat Monster and […]
Noahs Mill Bourbon Whiskey
Noahs Mill Bourbon Whiskey I don’t normally watch much television on a Sunday morning but last Sunday I watched a quick segment on Channel 4’s Sunday Brunch about Bourbon Whiskey. I wasn’t paying much attention until I noticed the Bourbon Whiskies that they were going to be tasting. These were Wild Turkey 101 (good, but […]
Champagne Forget Brimont Vintage 2002
Champagne Forget Brimont Vintage 2002 Tasting Notes Champagne Forget Brimont Vintage 2002 is a pale golden colour and has fine, small, persistent bubbles. The nose has slight floral notes and some biscuit and yeast aromas. The palate is very fresh, given the age, and has very good acidity and a very pleasing mousse. The are […]
Champagne Forget Brimont Blanc de Blancs
New Label for Champagne Forget Brimont Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru At Fareham Wine Cellar, we have been buying direct from Champagne Forget Brimont for over 20 years and they remain one of our favourite, Champagne producers. Champagne Forget Brimont is located in Craon de Ludes and 6th Generation Champenoise Michel Forget is the current […]
Which Wine With Duck Confit?
Wine With Duck Confit Duck Confit is one of my favourite dishes. If it is on a restaurant menu, I normally have to have it, so I know it pretty well. Recently I had a conversation with a customer about pairing wine with duck confit. First of all, let me say, wine food pairing is […]
