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Champagne Definitely Hasn’t Lost its Sparkle
French wine exports reached record value last year of €11.7bn, this was an 8.7% increase in value terms on 2014 and an all-time high after two consecutive years of declines. This was mainly thanks to Champagne. Champagne sales outside of France were worth nearly €2.7bn. Champagne exports grew by nearly 5% in volume and by 12.1% in…
Read MoreThe Rise & Rise of Sparkling Wine
Between 2010 and 2014 sparkling wine achieved huge growth with volume sales increasing by 33.5%, with Prosecco dominating the market. Champagne consumption outside of France also increased by 2.4% to reach 10.9m cases, with the Asia Pacific market driving growth, led by Australia and Japan. Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Korea and China also saw growth. In…
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Perrier-Jouët Partners with The Ritz for Exclusive Sommelier Apprenticeship
Champagne Perrier-Jouët has partnered with The Ritz London to offer a 12-month Commis-Sommelier placement at the prestigious hotel. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside one of the most highly skilled teams in the hospitality business at The Ritz London, shadowing and learning from Head Sommelier Giovanni Ferlito and his team, as…
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The Fizzy Tarté – New Champagne Bar in Lake District
The Fizzy Tarté is an upmarket wine and Champagne bar with patisserie which is due to open in March in Bowness, Cumbria. Customers will be treated to a luxury interior as well as an outside seated area. £100,000 worth of Champagne will be given away to VIP members to celebrate the grand opening. Members will receive two…
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English Sparkling Rosé Perfect for Valentine’s Day
There’s nothing more traditional than red roses for Valentine’s Day, but there’s also nothing better than celebrating this day of romance and love with pink bubbly! Here’s some suggestions for English sparkling rosé for you to enjoy. Denbies Sparkling Rose NV Beautifully pale pink in colour, this traditional method sparkling rose has elegant fresh fruit and dried cranberry flavours, with a…
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Enjoy Champagne at Almaha Marrakech, Morocco
This new riad hotel, with 12 individually styled bedrooms, is a tranquil hideaway, located in Marrakech’s oldest neighbourhood, the Kasbah, where the former royal stables once stood. As guests enter the vast wooden doors at Almaha Marrakech, they are instantly immersed, surrounded by unique craftsmanship and welcomed with warm Moroccan hospitality. Small enough to offer…
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‘Red Carpet Ready’ Piper-Heidsieck Champagne for the Oscars
Piper-Heidsieck have produced a limited edition Champagne called ‘Red Carpet Ready’ for the Oscars. The magnum sized bottles of Champagne were unveiled at the Oscar nominees luncheon. The limited edition Champagne will be poured exclusively at the 88th annual Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre on 28th February. Each magnum sized bottle has the word ‘Oscars’ and the number ’88’ forming a…
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Champagne Barons de Rothschild Exclusive to The Ritz Hotel
Champagne Barons de Rothschild has made two exclusive Rothschild Champagne cuvées, which will be available at The Ritz hotel in Mayfair. The Ritz Reserve Brut and the 2008 Vintage Brut were unveiled at a tasting and dinner at the Ritz’s William Kent Room by Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, President of Champagne Barons de Rothschild. The Ritz…
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Willy’s Wine Bar, London
Willy’s is a popular wine bar located in London’s square mile, not far from Aldgate underground. The bar offers a warm and friendly atmosphere, with stone wall interior, chalk boards, wooden floors, and a bar made from wine barrels. Known for ‘probably the best fish and chips in London’, Willy’s is full of English tradition and…
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