The annual Corks Out Champagne and Canapé night made its way to the prestige 3 rosette Alderley Edge Hotel & Restaurant last week accompanied by a host of well-known and famous Champagne houses to tantalize the taste buds of a bustling, and aptly named, Lauren Perrier suite. I’m going to dive straight into the tastingContinue reading “Corks Out Champagne and Canapé Tasting”
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Stevens Garnier Trade Tasting Roadshow
A few weeks back, Castlefield in Manchester was the base for the Oxford wine agency of Stevens Garnier to showcase their very best offerings in their latest trade tasting roadshow. Attracting wine makers from countries including Austria, Portugual, California and France, as well as industry folk like Ruth Yates of Corks Out and Chris Green of the ManchesterContinue reading “Stevens Garnier Trade Tasting Roadshow”
Corks Out Champagne & Canapé Tasting
Champagne & Canapé Tasting Don’t miss the Corks Out Champagne & Canapé tasting, Thursday 12th July, 7.30pm – 9.30pm at the Alderley Edge Hotel. Over 30 Champagnes for you to try from some of the top producers. Wander around and try some delightful Canapés whilst sipping the famous Ace of Spades, Krug, Dom Perignon orContinue reading “Corks Out Champagne & Canapé Tasting”
The Last Lap at Chinawhite Launches £2,012 Cocktail
THE LAST LAP AT CHINAWHITE LAUNCHES £2,012 COCKTAIL -ATHLETES AND VIPS ABLE TO PRE ORDER EXCLUSIVE GOLD LEAF CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL OVER 17 NIGHTS OF EVENTS- The Last Lap at Chinawhite has launched London’s most exclusive cocktail, priced at £2,012 to celebrate what is set to be the biggest summer of sport inContinue reading “The Last Lap at Chinawhite Launches £2,012 Cocktail”
Canvas Lounge Presents . . . Snow Queen Vodka
Canvas Lounge have joined forces with Drinks Enthusiast to bring you the very best brands each and every month! First up is the luxury spirit of Snow Queen vodka and the opportunity to try out four innovative cocktails as well as the chance to win your very own bottle. Cocktails will be £5 each, andContinue reading “Canvas Lounge Presents . . . Snow Queen Vodka”
Corks Out Summer Classics Tasting
Last week, Corks Out in Timperley hosted their monthly wine tasting, this time looking at offerings suited for the BBQ summer weather. Hosted by Karim, we were to be delving into Prosecco, three white, a rose and two reds all from various old and new world countries. So below, I give to you my tasting notes on each –Continue reading “Corks Out Summer Classics Tasting”
AFWS Wines of Portugal Tasting
Last week, the Academy of Food and Wine hosted alongside Wines of Portugal a masterclass at Manchester’s Malmaison hotel, with the chance to try out a range of the New World wines that are slowly hitting our shores. Hosted by Joe Wadsack, a freelance wine professional, former columnist for The Daily Express, presenter on SaturdayContinue reading “AFWS Wines of Portugal Tasting”
Sale Beer Festival – Fancy a Beer Mate 2012
Last night there was a more local affair happening in the town of Sale as the Fancy a Beer Mate company came to Sale’s Masonic Hall for the start of a two-day festival of all things ale. Promising local breweries in both ale, cider and perry, along with entertainment, it would be rude not to go along andContinue reading “Sale Beer Festival – Fancy a Beer Mate 2012”
Wines of Austria – Corks Out Tasting
Last Thursday I took part in one of Corks Out monthly wine tasting events, and this month their Timperley store focused on Austria. Our hosts for the evening were Karim and Alan, two highly knowledgeable gentleman who would guide us through seven different Austrian wines, as well as touching on the history of the wine market inContinue reading “Wines of Austria – Corks Out Tasting”
Fusion Bar’s New Cocktail Menu
Last week I had the chance to try out the new cocktail menu at Manchester’s premier casino – Manchester 235. Set in the converted Great Northern Warehouse, their Fusion Bar attracts all walks of life no matter what day or time, and the four recipes on hand for me to tackle supported this case inContinue reading “Fusion Bar’s New Cocktail Menu”
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