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Adnams Wine, Beer, Suffolk etc

Adnams is a respected name in Wine(and beer) circles and although this independent wine merchant has nationwide coverage, the company is at its strongest in East Anglia, with its base in Southwold, Suffolk. Branches in London, Norwich etc – see below

Adnams is a big concern with wide interests especially in East Anglia with [...]

NZ wine tasting in Cambridge

Noel Young Wines already have a good reputation for offering interesting and great quality wines. On 27 May 2010, they are hosting a tutored tasting with Matt Thomson, famed winemaker from New Zealand, showcasing a number of wines from the multi-award winning Saint Clair estate from Marlborough.

This superb winery has been receiving tremendous [...]

NZ wine maker tasting in the Cotswolds

Paul Brajkovich from Kumeu River vineyard near Auckland on New Zealand’s North Island will be hosting a dinner at Cotswold House Hotel in Chipping  Campden (Gloucestershire)  on Friday October 30 2009 (almost

sold out) and will also be presenting a tasting of the 2007’s in Bennets Wine Merchant’s shop also in Chipping Campden  [...]

Edinburgh’s New Zealand wine tasting

Another opportunity for the folk of Edinburgh to enjoy a grand tasting of New Zealand wines comes on 7 October 2009 when NZ Wine Events arrives in the city for what is now an annual event. Londoners will have to wait until January for their chance to indulge.

New Zealand Winegrowers return to [...]

Wine Auction for Action Against Hunger!

Another slightly bizarre  juxta-position between poverty and excess this autumn will involve famous chefs such as Heston Blumenthal, Angela Hartnett, Fergus Henderson and Herbert Berger – who are combining their forces this October to host the celebrated Action Against Hunger Fine Wine Auction and Dinner 2009.

Fergus Henderson(above) of the Michelin-starred St John, has [...]

New Zealand Pinot Noir offer

Majestic Wine has a special online offer of some top-rated Pinot Noir from the Central Otago region of New Zealand, (21 July 09)

As one of Central Otago’s original vineyards, Black Ridge take great care to selectively hand-pick their grapes in order to produce this premium quality, cool climate wine. With rich, intense aromas [...]

NZ Sauvignon Blanc from the Harrogate doctor!

Despite its title, Harrogate Medical Wine Society is not just for doctors, which is welcome news if you are interested in tasting some of the top New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc on 16 July 2009.

The Society was founded and run by Dr Bernard Dias

The aim of the society is to further the [...]

Discover the wines of NZ

The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is holding a tasting of wines from New Zealand in London on 21st and 28th April 2009 as part of their ongoing programme of tasting/educational events, and this promises to be a great way to get to know how to find some of the best NZ wines.

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Cloudy Bay 2008 offer from Majestic

Majestic Wine Warehouses are offering a special deal with the classic Sauvignon Blanc 2008  from Cloudy Bay in NZ.

The wine won’t be distributed until week commencing 26 January, but we’re offering our online customers an early opportunity to snap some up – please allow a week or so for us to distribute your [...]

TeMata winemaker dinner in London

London independent wine merchant Planet of the Grapes is hosting a winemaker dinner at Suze’s restaurant in Mayfair on 25 February 2009. The restaurant is owned and run by a pair of New Zealanders offerings “taste sensations from Australasia.

This quality Hawkes Bay winery has just been voted one of the top 5 estates [...]