Glass of Bubbly
UK Ministers urged to opt for English Sparkling Wine at Official Events
Government Ministers are being suggested to serve home-grown sparkling wine rather than Champagne, Prosecco and Cava at official events. The plea comes from Arundel and South Downs MP Nick Herbet. Being from an area that produces award-winning sparkling wine, the MP has noticed it’s superb quality and potential. Sussex is home to some top quality English…
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Marks & Spencer now sells Prosecco Jeroboams
M&S has become the first high street shop to offer Prosecco in a 3 litre bottle. With the UK still in love with the Italian fizz, M&S has high hopes the large bottles of Prosecco – which equal four standard sized bottles – will be a hit this time of year. Jeroboams are great for parties, offering…
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Endless Champagne this Festive Season at Kettner’s, Soho
Kettner’s Champagne and cocktail bar in Soho are set up for an exciting festive period, and with changes underway, it will be the last in it’s current form. Christmas With traditional and elegantly decorated private rooms, a Christmas menu to make Dickens weep and the scent of mulled wine flowing up through the stairs… it’s…
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Winter Experience at The View from the Shard, London
Until 31st January, the View from the Shard in London will be transforming into an enchanted, sensory winter experience. Enjoy a glass of Champagne while looking out at the stunning views across the London skyline! ‘The Height of Winter’ has been designed by innovative British experience designers Bompas and Parr and features glittering experiences alongside perfumers, composers, psychologists and…
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Fun Champagne T-Shirts & Jumpers
Can’t hide your love for Champagne? You might enjoy these fun graphic t-shirts and jumpers… ‘Pop the Champagne’ t-shirt from t+j Designs – $32.00 A classic and elegantly-designed white t-shirt which pairs well with other clothes and accessories. Perfect for an evening with bubbly! Available in different colours. ‘Champagne and Strawberries’ t-shirt from River Island –…
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Last minute Champagne & Chocolate gifts
Bollinger Rosé and Chocolates Hamper – £75.90 A delightful gift of Bollinger Rosé along with a box of Mini Duc d’O Belgin Chocolates (50g)and Belgid’Or Fine Belgin Choclates (190g)all packed in a wicker hamper with leather straps, lined with wood wool. Nicolas Feuillatte Brut Champagne and Trio Truffles Gift Set – £38 Perfect as a…
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Hambledon Vineyard Announces Plans to Expand
Managing director of Hambledon Vineyard Ian Kellett has announced plans to expand the estate’s facilities in response to growing demand. He also applauded government support for rural development and food and drink businesses in the UK. Speaking as he welcomed Meon Valley MP George Hollingbery to Hambledon Vineyard last week, Kellett said, “Hambledon has had a…
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World’s Most Expensive Champagne Cocktail
Officially the world’s most expensive cocktail, this extravagant tipple is called The Gigi and was originally created for the singer, Grace Jones. The Gigi has the appearance of a traditional Champagne Cocktail which usually includes bubbly laced with cognac and bitters. But unlike them it is made with a bottle of 1990 Vintage Cristal and…
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Celebrity Interview: Brandon Phillips
5 Goal Professional Polo Player Brandon is Canadian born and at the age of 17 was called up to Wellington, Palm Beach (the epicentre of the polo Stateside) to form part of one of the high goal teams and has not looked back since, having made Wellington his home and having won many of the game’s…
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