Glass of Bubbly
Celebrity Interview: Bec Astley Clarke MBE
Bec is the founder of Astley Clarke, one of the UK’s leading fashion fine jewellery brands. It has successful concessions in iconic department stores Harrods, Liberty and Selfridges and a number of global wholesale partners including Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, Nieman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Bec was made a Member of the Order…
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Champagne Jean Michel
Father-son wine makers since 1847, Champagne Jean Michel is located in the region of Côteaux Sud d’Epernay at the heart of the vineyards of the Champagne region. Five generations of the same family have been cultivating vines with the same passion and ageing the Champagnes in traditional 18th century cellars. As a Grower and Handler,…
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Gauchezco Argentinian Sparkling Wine
The roots of Gauchezco begin in the historic and legendary vineyard, founded in 1881 by the Governor of Mendoza Tiburcio Benegas in Barrancas – Maipú. At this site, the first grapes of premium quality were planted in Argentina. There are now 3 vineyards of Gauchezo: the original Barrancas – Maipú, Uco Valley and Cafayate – Salta. Head Winemaker, Mauricio Vegetti, at just 33 years…
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Belstar Prosecco
Belstar Prosecco is owned by Bisol, wine producers in Valdobbiadene for five centuries. The Bisol family is in the heart of the Prosecco and Cartizze production zone – the prestigious Cartizze hills. Bisol’s vineyards total 177 hectares spread out over 35 plots immersed in the steep hills that lead from Valdobbiadene towards Conegliano. The land is extremely fragmented and…
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Bisol Presents the Private Collection
Bisol has chosen Vinitaly 2016 to present their Private Collection. After more than half a century of research a selection has come to life that bears witness to the original expressions of the Glera grape variety: Relio, Garnei, Cartizze and noSO. “On this journey, I wanted to exalt the peculiarities of the Glera grape variety. Through…
Read MoreMumm Launches Revolutionary New Champagne Bottle in the US
Maison Mumm has announced the launch of its new Champagne bottle, Mumm Grand Cordon, the most avant-garde design in the 183-year history of the pioneering Champagne House. The launch of the new Mumm bottle marks a major advancement into to the US market for Maison Mumm, which has been a pioneer of Champagne in North…
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Italy is World’s Largest Wine Producer
The International Organisation of Vine and Wine said that Italy produced 49 million hectares last year with France following with 47 million. France regained the top spot from Italy in 2014 after it had last held it in 2011, Italy was the largest producer in both 2012 and 2013. After a dry and sunny 2015,…
Read MoreChampagne Drappier Pinot Gris
Drappier Champagne house is set to release a new cuvée using the lesser-known Pinot Gris grape variety. At the opposite extreme to their usual low dosage wines, this Champagne will be a rich, sweet demi-sec made from grapes grown in the Aube. This new cuvée is based on the exceptional 2015 harvest and will be released in around 3 to…
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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly at Shepherd Market Wine House
Tucked away between Piccadilly and Curzon Street in the heart of Mayfair lies Shepherd Market, a small square developed in 1735-46 by local architect Edward Shepherd to replace a popular trade fair that operated on the site from the 1680’s. It comprises a number of small side streets with a variety of boutique shops, restaurants…
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