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Right Angela Lansbury of Central London Wine Society.
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Saturday, July 11, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026
Fish Wallpaper at the Fishmongers' Hall
I went to a wine tasting event organised by Goedhuis-Waddesdon at the Fishmongers' Hall.
I thought the fish theme wallpaper in the Ladies Powder Room was delightful. Only when I got home did I realise that fish was an appropriate motif for the building.
The Fishmongers' Association offers guided tours of the building. Treasures and tradition.
https://fishmongers.org.uk/contact/
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Delicious non alcohol imitation bubɓly Champagne from Ackerman via Goedhuis Waddeson
A French winery in the Loire Valley.
UK importer is Goedhuis Waddesdon.
I was at first disconcerted by the name Goedhuis. Then I recognized it as a Germanic language, realized it was like Dutch, and with a little checking I saw a very positive promotion in the name, goes meaning good. A good house, like Waddesdon Manor, a grand house I have visited several times. I remember sitting outside in the sun or shade, after looking at interesting exhibits and learning the fascinating history of the house and its inhabitants.
Goes huis means good house, in Afrikaans, the South African language, also used in a couple of other African countries and a South American country.
The public can buy from their website.
Luxury Presentation Of Zero Alcohol
The capsule (bottle closure or cap) looks like the ones used for Champagne, a cork on a strong bottle to withstand the pressure of bubbles, with a wire cage to hold in the cork (and prevent pilferage of the precious contents).
Plus a pretty foil to finish the expensive, luxury look. To add excitement to any occasion. To make the giver and receiver feel good, when presenting a gift before dinner, and opening it at the start or end of a delightful event.
I am gradually getting to grips with the nuances of zero alcohol drinks, needed when driving. I was a bit disappointed by the canned varieties from other suppliers, which had few bubbles, because cans cannot withstand the pressure of bubbles so well, and disappointing flavour. However, the Ackerman offering was a delight, producing absolutely perfect flavour for me.
Guess Which Grapes In This Zero Alcohol
Looking at the grapes, I found that the white version is made from 60% Chardonnay, a very versatile grape. Plus the delightfully named 40% Melon Blanc. Blanc of course being French for white.
The ros
Prices of Zero Alcohol
Only £13, yes thirteen pounds, a bottle, for white or rosé.
Ideal for drivers and anyone who enjoys socializing without consuming alcohol.
I checked their website for no alcohol wines and was reminded that they also sell driver-friendly beers.
Waddesdon Manor is famous for its gardens, wine cellars, and has a shop. You can book wine cellar tours including tasting up to eight wines from about £20, about once a week. Separate from the house.
Useful Websites on Goedhuis Waddesdon
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Rupert & Rothschild Restaurant in South Africa - and the name Nadine on the wine bottle
I tasted the wines in London at a trade show.
The event was organized by Goedhuis Waddesdon. 
I was walking about, sniffing, tasting, sipping and spitting into a spittoon the wines, from 20 tables of multiple wines, with water and wafer biscuits from Tesco.
But you can order the wines online to enjoy in leisurely fashion, standing, sipping and savouring your first glass. Then sitting down, enjoying the wine whilst dining, in your home. You will be able to finish an entire glass, and amongst friends and family. Perhaps finish a bottle, or two.
One of the tables which attracted my attention was Rupert & Rothschild Vignerons. Better still, on a trip to South Africa enjoy the wines with locally grown food, remember the saying, what grows together goes together, at their Rupert & Rothschild restaurant. It is set amid the vineyards and farms. With luck and judicious timing, you might enjoy a stunning sunset on the Simonsberg mountains. The restaurant offers a la carte or a special set menu. The local wines and others from around the world.
The Rothschilds in the UK are also famous for commissioning wine bottle labels featuring artwork by numerous famous artists such as Salvador Dali.
The Rupert & Rothschild Connection
The Rupert & Rothschild Connection
The Rupert company in South Africa, in addition to being involved in wines, is also involved in selling luxury goods such as Mont Blanc pens (remember the little white top representing the mountain Mont Blanc) and superior suitcases.
The partnership started in 1998, with the first vintage of Chardonnay, named in honour of Baroness Nadine de Rothschild., wife of the late Baron Edmund. The wine is fermented in French oak barrels, to give extra flavour, and a lasting finish.
I could not see a picture of Nadine on the bottle, unlike Veuve Cliquot. But I found information about her on Wikipedia which told me she had written several books, and led me to a website on her films.
If you do an internet search you will find that the wines are widely available through your usual regular suppliers, such as Amazon.
They also produce extra virgin olive oil.
Useful websites for buying Rupert & Rothschild wines in the UK
Useful Websites for Rupert and Rothschild wines and restaurant meals in South Africa
They are also on Facebook.
PS Updated July 10.
You can also see Nadine and her late husband online.
Nadine was a film star before she married.
A reasonably priced Waddesdon wine
More details from
www.waddesdon.wine.co.uk
Olive oils
Estoublon olive oil from France
The one at the front is softer and sweeter.
The one at the back was too spicy and made me choke and cough.
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