Everywhere you turn there’s something with a tenuous link to the Royal Wedding. So why not here? We fancy both Wills and Kate so, putting our monarchist scruples aside, it seemed like a good idea to make some suggestions as to what to drink on the big day. So bring on the English sparkles, German [...]
Tags: Brighton Royal Wedding party, Churchills Port, English sparkling wine, Gusbourne Wine, Henry Butler, Ridgeview, Royal Wedding, Street Party, Will and Kate
It’s nearly Easter which means the run of bank holidays which will test your liver, wallet and patience. First up Easter when people steal children’s chocolate. Matching wine with chocolate is hard, as the latter clogs up the tasting pores in your gums as it melts. Get a god chocolate for a start and swig [...]
Tags: Brighton, Henry Butler, Pedro Ximenez, Rum, St James' pub, Wine at Easter, Wine with chocolate
Here’s a chance to learn how to taste wine with Gerrard Basset. Don’t over complicate it is the message. Try to determine a few variables, and then build on that. And take your time to smell. That’s very important. Smell is a very large part of the experience. Then don’t be a fool and sit [...]
Tags: Beginners Guide to Wine, Gerard Basset, Henry Butler, Hotel TerraVina, How to Taste Wine, Introduction to wine, Opening wine, Red wine, Wine tasting
Well done to all at the Brighton food festival. Great for local business, bad for the waistline. On Sunday Hotel Du Vin held an event where for £20 you could seemingly drink as much Champagne and local sparkling wines as your Monday would let you, and it was great to see a House like Lanson [...]
Tags: Brighton Food and Drink Festival, Champagne Festival, Decanter Award, English Sparkling Wines, English Wines, Henry Butler, Hotel du Vin, Pub Du Vin, Ridgeview
