Patrick Schmitt of the Drinks Business reports:
“Nebbiolo’s high tannins and light colour are no longer “the enemy” as Barolo producers increasingly accept the grape’s inherent traits, says Pio Boffa.”
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Zisola Petit Verdot: a hit with James Suckling
We are pleased to report that James Suckling awards the latest edition to the Zisola range, the ‘Effe Emme’ Petit Verdot, 93 points in a recent article.
He writes “Aromas of mineral, flower such as lavender and chalk. Some orange peel and almond. Full body with fine tannins and a pretty, earthy, light chocolate and berry finish…Savoury and juicy. Made from head-pruned vines. 4,500 bottles made.”
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Louis Roederer partners with Cowdray Park Polo
Champagne Louis Roederer is delighted to announce its appointment as Official Champagne Partner to Cowdray Park Polo Club – a position that the House will hold for the next three years.
The new partnership heralds an exciting step for Roederer as the first major sporting sponsorship for the family-owned Champagne House. Richard Billett, Sales & Marketing Director UK comments: “We are extremely pleased to be embarking on this collaboration with Cowdray Park Polo, a club with great heritage and whose Gold Cup is arguably the most prestigious event in the sport.”
Champagne Louis Roederer will sit beside new head-line sponsors Jaeger-LeCoultre, who has been Official Timekeeper to Cowdray Park Polo Club since 2006. In addition, EFG International, long term sponsors within the polo world, becomes Official Banking Partner to Cowdray Park Polo Club.
Peter Barfoot, Chairman, Cowdray Park Polo Club adds: “We are delighted to welcome Louis Roederer and EFG Private Banking as Official Partners to Cowdray Park Polo Club, joining a growing list of prestigious names keen to be associated with the Home of British Polo.”
The new season at Cowdray Park Polo Club opens on 25th April. For more information, please click here.
