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Deliving into Cadiz 1554
Every chocolate has a story to tell and a unique taste to be discovered. I first discovered the magic of Mayen Monkey tasting a white Tom Kha Gai chocolate brought back by my cousin from southern Spain Tom Kha Gai in White – A discovery journey with Laurence Civil of his best tasting experiences This…
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Getting Familiar With Lallier R20
We are all used to the familiar. But it’s the unfamiliar that needs to be explored to be understood, to find where it sits in our taste profile. At a recent family lunch the Champagne was previously served was now used to was no longer on the wine list. The replacement Lallier R20. Not a…
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Tom Kha Gai in White
Having a pleasing taste in my mouth drives me to write and to share that experience. When I tasted Mayan Monkey Mijas Tom Kha Gai, I was enjoying the magic of the hot and spice soup made with coconut in each bite of the bar. To discover how it was created, I spoke with Eli…
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Creamy Belgian Milk Chocolate, Tangy Fijian Candied Ginger
The Canadian chocolatier Raven Rising work with the amazing Cacao Barry and Callebaut Belgian chocolate. For this bar they have selected Callebaut Milk Chocolate Recipe No. 23, beautifully creamy and a perfect vehicle for the sharp tang of the Fijian candied ginger sourced by their speciality supplier. A true joy in the mouth. http://www.ravenrising.ca/product-page/candied-ginger-milk-chocolate
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Happy 20th Riedel O
Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the launch of Ridel O, the first varietal-specific wine tumbler, an innovative creation of a casual wine glass with it’s bowl themed on their Vinum series. The evolution of Riedel O spans two generation. It starts in 1986 when George J Riedel of the 10th generation took the bold step…
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Discovering Champagne Palmer
When I am poured a pleasing Champagne from a house I am not familiar with, curiosity is aroused to discover what is behind the label Champagne Palmer & Co. Founded in 1947 by seven family growers with 220 hectares (543 acres) of Premier and Grand Cru vineyards in Montagne de Reims. They produce great Pinot…
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Marche’s Hidden Gems
My good friends at Studio Cru in Italy invited me to join a zoom tasting of five of the winery’s exceptional wines. Our host was Luigi d’Angelo the winery’s the Export Executive who joined the team in September 2023, guided us through the tasting these wines. Located in the Marche region in central Italy on…
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Discovering Veloce with Max Riedel
Max Riedel is an impassioned presenter committed to developing his glassware collection to optimise the taste experience. I was recently had the opportunity to meet him at his Veloce glass tasting at Westminster College. He talked us through tasting the most wines in his Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir/Nebbiolo and Cabernet/Merlot glasses and comparing wines…
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Leckford Vineyard to Glass
Leckford Sparkling wine is made from grape grown with the greatest care and attention on their estate. Picked in October and sent in selected batches to Ridgeview to be made into the best Brut and Blanc de Blancs to be sold in Waitrose supermarkets. A complete story with interesting unspoken tales to be told. Laurence…
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The Owl & The Moon
Roasting artisanal coffee is a fine balance of art and science. Wanting to learn how Moon Roast aim to highlight the flavours of specialty grade coffee through roasting techniques and profiles. Laurence Civil went to meet Francis Bradshaw their roastery in converted farm building at Chilton Manor Farm. Francis is the fourth generation from a…
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A discovery journey with Laurence Civil of his best tasting experiences 