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The History Of The Champagne Toast
The Champagne toast dates back to the 6th century in Greece where wine was libated ceremoniously to offer appreciation to the gods for good health. The reason the word ‘toast’ is included in the phrase goes back to Shakespearean days where one would put some stale toast in wine to soak up the acidity and…
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Fizz with Fresh Home Grown Produce & a Touch of Nostalgia!
It’s that time of the year where we’re reaping the harvest at home and lots of green in the garden. My mum was talking me through what we had (I’ve paid a little less attention this year) and much of the crop reminded me of mum’s ratatouille when we were kids, before we even knew…
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5 Sparkling Wines from the Okanagan Region
Whenever the topic of good sparkling wines comes up, most people naturally think of places like California, France or even South Africa. However, one place that is becoming fairly well-known in the North American and the international market is the Okanagan region of British Columbia, Canada. There is no doubt that Canada is one of…
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4 Benefits of Having an Alcohol Delivery Service
Everybody knows that it’s easy to get food delivered through our phones. Apps like Postmates, Grubhub, and Doordash come in handy when you’re sick of cooking and don’t feel like getting dressed to go out to dinner, and most people can’t live without them. But did you know you can also order alcohol to be…
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Choosing Sparkling Wine For Your Sustainable Wedding
According to a recent survey done by Ipsos for the World Economic Forum, 86% of adults said that they want to live in a way that is more sustainable. This includes thinking carefully about the food and drink that they consume and looking at how it is produced. When it comes to planning weddings, after…
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Crémant de Bourgogne in the Cotes d’Or
The Burgundy region has long been established as the home of high-quality wine. There is evidence that vines were planted there by Celtic settlers in the first century BC and that the Romans also planted and cultivated them in their quest to bring wine to much of Europe. But it is the medieval monks of…
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Four Things About Champagne and Sparkling Wine You Didn’t Know
Have you wanted to know the difference between Champagne and sparkling wine but felt it was too late to ask? Before we dive into some facts about Champagne and sparkling wine, we need to name the one thing they have in common: Champagne is always sparkling wine, but sparkling wine can only be Champagne if…
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Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc
Wines which carry the name of Sauvignon Blanc will generally deliver quite an interesting character of aromas and flavours. Sometimes people will say it is rather a love or hate relationship though this white grape variety (species: Vitis vinifera) with its aromatic style has a global production and fan base too! “Sauvignon Blanc can sometimes…
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How to Paint with Wine?
Wine and tea, both have a contrary effect on your senses. While tea makes you agile and active, the wine will relax you in falling into a deep and ecstatic slumber. However, you can get addicted to both of them. Yet, there is another thing that you can do with them. You can paint with…
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