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The ultimate summer cocktail: ‘Chandon Garden Spritz’
Chandon Garden Spritz is an innovative product that is pushing boundaries, having been in the making for 4 years.
Anna, the head winemaker
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Apr 3, 20231 min read
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Supermarket Wine Review: ASDA Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry - £6.75
I bought a £6 bottle of Prosecco from ASDA, what do I think?
This 'Prosecco Spumante Extra Dry' wine has 10.5% ABV and is a IWC 2021 Commend
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Apr 2, 20231 min read
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A 'Women in Wine' event at Lady of the Grapes in Covent Garden
We took over the London wine bar that champions female winemakers and I hosted an exclusive event for 35 women and what an evening it...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 31, 20232 min read
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A how-to guide to opening a bottle of Prosecco
How to open a bottle of Prosecco? Here is your how to guide!
1. Before serving, chill your sparkling wine so it’s nice and cold! Ideally bet
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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Hosting a ‘Women in Wine’ event for Simpson Thacher & Bartlett at CityPoint, London
It's #WomensHistoryMonth and for #InternationalWomensDay I hosted a wine event for 120 fabulous women and men at Simpson Thacher and Bartlet
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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What is organic wine?
An organic wine is a type of wine made from grapes that have been grown without the use of synthetic herbicides, pesticides, or fertilizers.
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 22, 20231 min read
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Why should you look for DOCG on Prosecco labels? • Conegliano Valdobbiadene, Prosecco, Italy
Come to Conegliano Valdobbiadene in Prosecco, Italy with me and find out what makes DOCG wine so special.
Conegliano Valdobbiadene is a tiny
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 20, 20232 min read
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How Much Sugar is in Prosecco?
Did you know that almost all wine has sugar in it? And that there’s more sugar in sparkling wine than in still?
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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4 Sparkling Wines to Gift this Mother's Day
If you're looking for a bottle of wine to gift this Mother's Day, then I highly recommend these four wines from around the world which are..
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 13, 20231 min read
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Celebrating Women in Wine on International Women's Day
Celebrating #WomeninWine is so important as we strive to create a more inclusive and diverse wine industry where all voices and...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 8, 20231 min read
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Elizabeth & Wine is Five!
Elizabeth & Wine is five years old! What a milestone.
I am so thrilled to be in operation still and successfully navigated the challenging C
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 8, 20232 min read
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What is the difference between Prosecco & Champagne?
Can you tell your Champagne from your Prosecco? There are five differences between the two fizz varieties that make them quite different...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Mar 6, 20231 min read
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Argentina: My Wine Trip - Food, Wine & Top Tips
I recently returned from a wine-focused trip to the incredible country of Argentina and I’d love to tell you about my experiences!
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 21, 20235 min read
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Wines of the Moment - E&W Wine Recommendations
Wines of the Moment - E&W Wine Recommendations
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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The Importance of Old Vines
You might have seen the words ‘old vines’ on labels or heard people mention the phrase - but what does it mean and why should we care?
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Nov 28, 20222 min read
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The Great Chilean Wine Revival
When people think about Chilean wines they often categorise them as volume-driven supermarket gluggers from Casablanca in the central valley
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Nov 14, 20221 min read
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Beguiled by Banfi
Searching for a truly sustainable wine? Look no further than Banfi in Tuscany, Europe’s first certified sustainable winery (since 2016). Thi
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Nov 14, 20221 min read
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Bodega Numanthia
Recently I had the privilege of meeting the winemaker Lucas Lowi from Bodega Numanthia, enjoying a vertical tasting of his wines from...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Oct 12, 20222 min read
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English Vineyard Visit: Gusbourne
Recently I had the pleasure of hosting senior leaders from global media agency MediaCom with some of their amazing clients on a day trip...
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Oct 11, 20222 min read
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Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Tea | Copenhagen, Fortnum & Mason
Copenhagen non-alcohol organic sparkling tea!
Perhaps I’m mad, but I’m a huge fan of organic sparkling tea! Why? Because I love the taste a
Elizabeth Hawthornthwaite
Jul 21, 20221 min read
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