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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 lively acidity. A wonderful example of this style of wine, rarely seen outside of Burgundy.

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NOTES

London’s food news and most exciting openings this month

By LAYLA TURNER

Feel The Love

THE IVY SOHO BRASSERIE

We all deserve some fun this Summer. The Ivy Soho 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.

26-28 Broadwick Street, W1 theivysohobrasserie.com

Up high

SABINE

Londoners love a rooftop bar, and will rejoice at the news of the cities hottest new rooftop destination, Sabine. Opening on the 20th of May in the heart of St. Paul’s, Sabine will o er unparalleled views of the city, botanical interiors, contemporary cocktails and bar food. Be sure to order one of their impressive sharer plates with burrata and white peach for the perfect summer dining experience. sabinelondon.co.uk

Seaside Vibes

THE GORING

This summer in London is set to be an exciting one indeed, with hotel and restaurant The Goring bringing a splash of the Cornish coast to Belgravia. The restaurant will be serving fresh-o -the-boat lobster and freshly shucked rock oysters. The seafood will be paired with chilled glasses of Della Vite’s Prosecco Superiore DOCG, the new vegan prosecco brand by the Delevingne sisters. 15 Beeston Place, SW1 thegoring.com

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

NOBU

Transport yourself to Tokyo with Nobu Portman Square. The branch of the highly regarded restaurant has partnered with House Of Suntory’s Roku Gin to create a Japanese-inspired gin garden where Roku gin cocktails will be on o er alongside Nobu’s signature dishes. Don't miss it. 22 Portman Square, W1 noborestaurants.com

SUSTAINABLE CHOICE

SPRING

Skye Gyngell, acclaimed chef and owner of Spring restaurant in Somerset House, is opening Spring Farm Shop in Notting Hill. The products on o er will all be sustainably sourced from ethical farmers, and will include jams, vinegars and preserves.