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Wine recommendations for the month

By WINE&SOMETHING

Champagne Corbon Absolument Brut NV  £40

Domaine Gueguen Petit Chablis 2016  £15

Gros Ventre High Country Red Passe-tout-Grains 2017  £25

This non-vintage

Champagne grown from just 2.7ha has a base of 2009 paired with other recent vintages, and o ers a truly appealing palate of creamy almonds, white fl owers and lots of sweet, juicy cherries. This has fl esh and fruit, and fi nishes polished and elegant.

A Petit Chablis that o ers wonderful freshness in a rich vintage. This moderately simple but fl avoursome wine opens up with notes of smoky gunfl int that is further fl eshed out by red apples and lime. Unlike some other Petit Chablis, the grapes for this one are grown on the region’s famous Kimmeridgian soil.

This unique wine delivers a lifted nose and crunchiness on the palate. It o ers aromas of pomegranate, cherry, violets and sweet spice. The Gamay brings supple and generous red fruit fl avours with lively acidity. A wonderful example of this style of wine, rarely seen outside of Burgundy.

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NOTES

The latest food news and most exciting openings this month

By LAYLA TURNER

Feel The Love

THE IVY ROYAL WINDSOR BRASSERIE

We all deserve some fun this summer. The Ivy Royal Windsor Brasserie is launching its ‘Summer Of Love’ campaign to celebrate the reopening of indoor dining. Alongside The Ivy’s much-loved menus (which will be refreshed with seasonal dishes), guests will be able to enjoy entertainment provided by live DJs as well as an array of refreshing summer of love cocktails. We can’t wait.

31 High Street, Windsor, SL4 1PQ theivywindsor.com

New to Market

CROCKERS HENLEY

Crockers Henley has now opened its doors in Henley-on-Thames. Housed in a Grade II listed building in Henley’s Market Place, Crockers has a strong focus on great food and immersive experiences in a relaxed and unpretentious environment. The converted townhouse holds seven boutique bedrooms, two intimate 16-seater Chef’s Tables, a larger robatayaki grill restaurant and a brand-new bar. crockershenley.co.uk

Adding spice to Amersham

THE MUGHAL PALACE

At a time when it’s been tough for the hospitality industry in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire, it was wonderful to hear about the re-opening of The Mughal Palace under new management in Old Amersham. It has re-opened with a fresh lick of paint and a menu that boasts both classics and signature dishes, including garlic chicken mango and black pepper lemon chicken. Look out in our next issue as we go behind the scenes of the revamp. mughalpalaceamersham.co.uk

BRUNCH DATE

The booziest brunches to enjoy this month

DEVONSHIRE TERRACE

If you enjoy disco balls and smoke machines , then boogie on down to Devonshire Terrace to enjoy their Disco Brunch. Every saturday from the 29th of May, guests can enjoy bottomless cocktails alongside a brunch dish of your choice. Devonshire Square, EC2

THE ANTHOLOGIST

Sometimes, you just need to have a sing. Li your spirits by paying a visit to Motown Brunch, the latest off ering by The Anthologist. Sing along to classics by Beyonce and Aretha Franklin whilst enjoying dishes including pancake stacks, eggs royale and braised short ribs with polenta masks. Happy weekend. 58 Gresham Street, EC2

THE FOLLY

West End Drag Brunch by The Folly is set to be an experience like no other. Featuring drag queens from top West End shows such as Kinky Boots, it’s a fun fi lled day of entertainment. Guests can enjoy 90 minutes of a bottomless cocktail of their choice alongside a range of grazing plates. 41 Gracechurch Street, EC3

GIN

PLEASE

PUDDINGSTONE DISTILLERY

Small batch gin producer Puddingstone Distillery has been awarded Distillery of the Year 2021 at The Gin Guide Awards after picking up three category wins and a highly commended for the four gins in the Campfi re Gin range. This is a great achievement for the distillery, founded by Ben and Kate Marston. puddingstonedistillery.com

FOOD WITH A

VIEW

WINDMILL HILL

Never before have the grounds to Windmill Hill, Waddesdon been opened to enable a bespoke and award-winning dining experience. Newly launched with Dining Domes by Eventist Group, you can enjoy great food surrounded by spectacular views.