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No Place for Rooney in World Cup Starting Eleven!

by Gavino on 09. Jun, 2010 in WOTW News

It proved a difficult decision but I just couldn’t find a place for Wayne Rooney in my Berry Brothers Word Cup starting eleven. Forgive me Wayne but I’m still worried about your dodgy temperament and team discipline is vital for success. Berry Brothers and Rudd – the darling of the wine web – have created [...]

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British Honeymooners Pay Record Price for NZ Wine

by Gavino on 22. Apr, 2009 in WOTW News

This in from the TVNZ . I wonder how much they spent on the wedding?   A British honeymoon couple from Hong Kong have paid what is believed to be a record price for a bottle of New Zealand wine.  They shelled out $1000 for a bottle of Gibbston Valley Wines’ world champion 2000 Pinot Noir [...]

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6 Wines, 7 Courses and a Dragon Tale in a Sussex Barn

by Gavino on 08. Nov, 2008 in WOTW News

I’ve just about recovered enough to pen some thoughts on an extraordinary Thursday evening of fine wine and dining. The venue was a converted farm in deepest Sussex and the occasion was an event hosted by Red Anywhere, a new catering concept by Masterchef Dan Clarke.   It was an evening I’d been looking forward [...]

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