Blog posts: News and Wines

It may have been a demanding ordeal, but it was worth it in the end. » More

Franciacorta sparkles - but does anybody care?

09-07-2010 | By: Christine Parkinson | Category: North America England Italy Tastings Opinions People Sparkling News Asia

I finally got to visit Italy’s Franciacorta region recently. » More

Train Travel & Champagne - A Cautionary Tale

24-06-2010 | By: Jo Eames | Category: Opinions Sparkling News Champagne

Of all the Calendar Reminders that can pop up on your BlackBerry, the one that says: Monday 9.30am Eurostar to Champagne is probably the best. » More

World’s Best Sommelier

18-04-2010 | By: Peter McCombie | Category: Chile Competitions People Wines News

He is the epitome of what a sommelier should be » More

Tapas Fantasticas

07-04-2010 | By: Robert Giorgione | Category: Spain Events News Albarino Tempranillo Venues

As most of you may know and the loyal followers of this blog may have gathered by now, I simply adore Spanish produce, wine and food. » More

Wine in Abu Dhabi and a job vacancy!

16-02-2010 | By: Christine Parkinson | Category: England Matching Opinions People Business Wines News Asia

Progress! Most of the wines for the Hakkasan Emirates Palace opening list are chosen, and I’m just waiting for prices from the importers. Abu Dhabi has a 50% import tax on alcohol, so the prices will probably come as a shock. » More

Abu Dhabi: writing the list

05-02-2010 | By: Christine Parkinson | Category: England Opinions People Business Wines News Asia

Abu Dhabi. Not a wine destination, but Hakkasan opens there in April, and I’m busy writing the list. » More

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