Glass of Bubbly
Domaine Mersiol Crémant d’Alsace
The Mersiol family heritage dates back to the 18th century on the hillsides of Dambach-la-ville in the Alsace region of northeastern France. They sold their first wine in 1946, but it wasn’t until 1960 the estate expanded and created ‘Domaine Mersiol’ after Guy Mersiol married Anne-Lise Ruhlmann whose family owned an adjoining Estate. Domaine Mersiol has 12 hectares of vineyards, 3.5 of which…
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New Humble Grape Wine Bar Opening in London
Humble Grape is opening its second bar, the first in Battersea, on Fleet Street in London. The second bar is aiming to be a more luxurious, up-market venue. Both an independent wine shop and wine bar, Humble Grape has a frequently changed wine list so there’s always something new and interesting to try. They seek…
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Celebrity Interview: Cheryl Baker
Cheryl is best known for being a member of 1980s pop group Bucks Fizz, who won the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest. Bucks Fizz went on to gain world-wide recognition with a string of more than 20 hits including three number ones: The Land Of Make Believe, My Camera Never Lies and of course, the winning…
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Vignarosa Italian Sparkling Wine
The story of Vignarosa begins in eastern Veneto, Italy, the hills where the leading Italian wine was born: Prosecco. The Treviso Hills are known for producing quality wines with passion and experimentation. The Vignarosa estate dates back 200 years, to the Napoleonic era. In 1970, under the leadership of Attilio Scotton, the family transformed the…
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Visit Maison Champagne Georges Cartier
Located in Epernay, Capital of the Champagne region, close to the ‘Avenue de Champagne’, Georges Cartier creates wines for pleasure. As a tribute to its philosophy, the House selects the best grapes from the best villages to make well-balanced and easy-to-drink champagnes. Their expert guides welcome each guest for bespoke cellar tours, tastings and food pairings,…
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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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