Glass of Bubbly
Sparkling Wines from Argentina
Like many countries, Argentina has seen a boost in popularity of it’s home-grown sparkling wines (or Espumante). It’s a dynamic industry driven by young consumers who are ready to challenge the traditions and try something new. Many wineries are using the Charmat method to make affordable sparkling wines. Chandon Argentina Chandon Argentina is owned by…
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Champagne Artwork
Champagne and sparkling wine can make a great object for artwork – the shape of the glass or bottle, the bubbles, the golden colours and the many associations (elegance, fun, luxury). Artists Fabien Audebrand – website A French still-life painter and a follower of hyper-realism and trompe-l’oeil. He uses traditional and modern methods to create classical-style paintings showing…
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Lyme Bay, English Sparkling Wine from Devon
Lyme Bay is a small, dedicated West Country winery located Devon’s beautiful Axe Valley. Lyme Bay are inspired by traditional recipes, but still seek to push the boundaries, so they use the most up-to-date production techniques and employ some of the country’s most talented winemaking experts. In 2008, the winery embarked on a new adventure to make outstanding English wines embodying…
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Bottomless Bubbly Brunches in London
Bottomless brunches are becoming more popular in the capital, usually offered in bars and restaurants during the weekend. Many venues offer the option to add unlimited Prosecco (or Champagne or cocktails) with a set brunch menu. There are loads to try, here’s just a few! Flesh & Buns Japanese cuisine. Covent Garden. Styled after a Japanese post-work…
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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly at Bar Vino
Bar Vino is a modern, stylish and contemporary Champagne, cocktail and wine bar in Market Square, South Woodham Ferrers in Essex. Sit and enjoy a glass of bubbly with Champagne Laurent-Perrier Brut or Laurent-Perrier Rosé. There is also Prosecco from Nua and Nua Rosé. Mini bottles of Prosecco are also available from one 4 one…
Read MoreKnightor English Sparkling Wine Releases First Vintage
A Cornwall-based winery Knightor is releasing its first vintage sparkling wine, made from the 2011 harvest. 2011 is a particularly special year as it was Knightor’s first year of operation. Only 1,850 bottles have been produced at £32 each. It has matured over the past few years into an outstanding vintage, made using the traditional method…
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English Sparkling Wine Could Overtake Champagne!
Research from Harvard University suggests that the south of the UK could overtake France’s Champagne region as top bubbly producers if temperatures continue to rise. As the climate has become warmer in recent years, there has been at least one positive outcome: better wine. France’s Champagne region has been able to produce better vintages thanks…
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Gin & Fizz, New Bar in Leicestershire
Market Harborough has a new bar called Gin & Fizz, it is Leicestershire’s first gin bar serving sparkling wine and locally-produced spirits. The waterside bar is located at the canal basin off Leicester Road above the Waterfront Restaurant. As well as gin, it will serve a range of cocktails and sparkling wines. The Waterfront Restaurant already serves a…
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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly at a London Rooftop Bar
As Spring is upon us and the weather starts to (hopefully) warm up a little, rooftop venues will start opening and becoming busy again. There’s something great about enjoying a glass of sparkling wine on a rooftop bar admiring the stunning views. Here are a few places to try out in London: Forest on the Roof…
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