Glass of Bubbly
Celebrity Interview: Carol Smillie
Television presenting is the mainstay of Carol’s career and since her early days on Wheel of Fortune she has worked on a wide range of shows including The Travel Show, Summer Holiday and Holiday Swaps, followed by becoming the face of The National Lottery for three years. However, the show she will always be known…
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Cavas you can find in the Supermarket
With these affordable Cavas, there’s no need to wait for a special occasion to have a glass a bubbly. Great with a meal or just an evening drink, this Spanish sparkler offers great value for money. Here’s some to keep an eye out for in your local UK supermarket: Under £10: Arestel Cava Brut – Lidl:…
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It’s not all about Prosecco!
During this past festive season, how many of us enjoyed a Prosecco?But if you think all Italian sparkling wine is Prosecco, think again! We are helping you rethink the way you drink, with an introduction to TRENTODOC! The origins of sparkling wine in Trento go back to 1902, when a young wine technician and recent graduate…
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Champagne Taittinger celebrates BAFTAs 2016
Champagne Taittinger continues their love affair with film by celebrating the EE British Academy Film Awards nominees in 2016! The nominations for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2016 have been announced by Stephen Fry and Guru Mbatha-Raw at a special press conference. The Awards ceremony will take place this year on Valentine’s Day, Sunday 14th…
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What to do with leftover Champagne and Sparkling Wine
We know having bubbly leftover is unlikely, but if you accidentally opened too many bottles at a party and find yourself with some leftover, keep it! Even if it’s started to go flat, it can still be useful. Here’s a few things you can do: Use as a Beauty Treatment Applied to the skin and hair,…
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Lidl adds English Sparkling Wine to their Stores
In response to the rising popularity of English sparkling wine, major supermarket Lidl is due to stock it in their UK stores this spring. There will be 3 wines from Denbie’s Wine Estate in the North Downs, Surrey. Denbie’s runs the UK’s largest vineyard, producing award-winning English wines. The sparkling wine will cost £14.99 and…
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Ukraine announces name change for ‘Soviet Champagne’
A new decommunisation law in Ukraine means producers of a sparkling wine known as ‘Soviet Champagne’ must undergo a name change. The new law means a ban of any street, town or product from having names that glorifies communism. ‘Soviet Champagne’ (or Sovetskoye Shampanskoye) was first produced in 1928 when Joseph Stalin was at the height of power. It came in sweet…
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New York Bar Selling $100 Gold Champagne Doughnut!
For $100 (£68) you can get a glistening golden doughnut, made with Cristal Champagne icing, filled with an ube mousse, Champagne jelly and covered with 24 carrot edible gold. This Champagne inspired doughnut is available at New York Bar Manila Social Club, treat yourself a very indulgent snack. Head chef Björn DelaCruz is the creator of the golden doughnut.…
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Which Champagnes are vegan-friendly?
Unfortunately if you’re a vegan, some Champagnes do contain animal products. Trace amounts of milk, egg, fish and gelatine can be used when processing Champagne, either for fining, taste, or other reasons. Thankfully, many brands are vegan-friendly: Vegan-Friendly Champagnes: Moët & Chandon Champagne Lanson Piper-Heidsieck Perrier-Jouët – Except Grand Brut Champagne Palmer Champagne Thiénot Champagne Cattier Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Non-vegan…
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