Glass of Bubbly
Pairing Champagne & Sparkling Wine with Food
For too long food and wine pairing has been reserved for the minority, but not anymore – now all you need is taste buds and a sense of adventure. This beautifully presented full colour recipe book, hosted by wine expert David Stevens-Castro (originally from Chile) and food photographer Fran Flynn (originally from Ireland), will encourage…
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The Light Lounge, Boutique Bar in London
Located between Soho and Covent Garden, The Light Lounge is a boutique cocktail bar that serves premium alcohol to the tunes of soul, funk and disco. On the first floor, the lounge is bathed in natural light and as the night goes on the mood lighting adds to the atmosphere. The furnishing is contemporary, with a sleek…
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Win a Magnum of Champagne Guilleminot (NOW CLOSED)
Win a magnum of Champagne Guilleminot from The Wine Company Colchester just in time for Christmas! To Enter: Follow @thewineco and @glassofbubbly on Twitter, then tweet us “I’d like to win a Magnum of Champagne” Terms & Conditions: There is no cash alternative and the prize is non-transferable. Usual competition rules apply. Winner will be chosen at…
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Sparkling Angel – First Sparkling Wine by Viña Montes
Sparkling Angel is the first sparkling wine to be made by Viña Montes in Chile and is now available in the UK. Sparkling Angel is brut in style and is made using the tradionelle method. The wine spends a grand total of 36 months on the lees. The blend is 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, the grapes are grown in Zapallar, an area just seven kilometres from the Pacific, with a pronounced maritime influence. “Sparkling Angel is the result of a great team effort at the winery,” says Aurelio Montes Sr. The grapes from Zapallar give elegance and character, with three years on the lees results in a wine of real finesse.” Winemaker’s tasting notes: “A subtle sparkling wine, with fine, long-lasting bubbles and distinctive notes of walnut, dried fruit and toasted breadcrumbs.”…
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Places to get a Glass of Bubbly in North-East England
It’s not just London that has great bars filled with Champagne and sparkling wine. Here’s a few notable bars in York, Newcastle, Durham and Harrogate: The Biltmore Bar & Grill – York The Biltmore not only offers beautiful grilled food, but also an interesting wine list dominated by top-brand Champagnes. They have one of 2 bottles…
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Champagne Gift Ideas
There are many beautiful bottles, hampers and sets on sale this time of the year. We’ve picked out a few interesting gifts for the Champagne-lovers in your life… Moët & Chandon Rosé Unfurl Tie Stand & Glass Set – £99.98 Features a stylish case that opens up to reveal a bottle of Moët Rosé Imperial and…
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Understanding Champagne Jargon
New to the Champagne world and want to know what all the jargon means (or impress your friends)? Here’s some common words you might hear when it comes to Champagne. Assemblage – The blend of different wines or grapes used to make a Champagne. Blending – Combining wines from different crus, grape varieties and years. Blanc…
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An evening of Laurent Perrier from Perfect Cellar
At one of London’s tucked away restaurants with vaulted style ceilings to the basement restaurants, the Perfect Cellar held their ‘Night of Champagne with Laurent-Perrier’s Finest & Rarest’ at The Don, 19th November. A three course dinner was accompanied with a selection of rare Laurent Perrier that were the Vintages 2004, 2002, 1999, 1997, 1996…
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Emma Rice waves her wand across another sparkling triumph
Emma Rice, Head winemaker at Hattingley Valley and recent recipient of UK Winemaker of The Year has turned up trumps again making the Alder Ridge Sparkling Blanc de Noirs 2013. This new sparkling wine is sourced from Cobbs Farm on the border of Berkshire and Wiltshire, just up the road from my Michelin Star restaurant…
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