Glass of Bubbly
Top reasons why you should sell bubbly!
Sparkling wine is more than just a drink, it’s uplifting. It has the power to make you feel instantly better and make an evening much more enjoyable. So why should you sell sparkling wine? Sparkling wine out-performs all other wines on the market and it’s only getting bigger. With the rise of Prosecco, bubbly is more…
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When is Prosecco not Prosecco?
Prosecco has seen a huge increase in popularity in recent years. Due to this popularity Stefano Zanette president of the Prosecco DOC Consortium has said that there are an increasing number of imitators jumping on the Prosecco bandwagon. Prosecco was originally the name of a grape and a place, but once the wine’s popularity grew, more…
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Gusbourne English Sparkling to create Prestige Cuvée
Charlie Holland, Winemaker at Gusbourne Estate, revealed that they are developing a Prestige Cuvée which won’t be released until 2020. Gusbourne Estate is currently one of the most exciting and ambitious names in English wine. Located in the Garden of England in Kent at Appledore, it’s a 200 hectare Estate on a single site with 20 hectares under…
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Celebrity Interview: Charlie Mullins OBE
Charlie left school at 15 with no qualifications and started a 4 year apprenticeship in plumbing. Six years later he started Pimlico Plumbers in a basement in Pimlico and is now worth more than £70 million. He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2015 Queen’s New Years…
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Consumer advisor ‘Which?’ reveals their top Champagne
Which?, created by the UK Consumer’s Association, is designed to promote, review, test and give honest advice to consumers about products on sale in the UK. They have recently turned their sights back to Champagne in time for the festive season. The test involved experts Charles Metcalfe, Kathryn McWhirter, Peter McCombie MW and Sam Caporn MW who…
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Meet the Winemaker: Brad Greatrix – Nyetimber
Recently, we put our questions to Brad Greatrix, winemaker at Nyetimber and part of a great winemaking duo at England’s premier sparkling wine house. He and his wife Head Winemaker Cherie Spriggs are the third couple that have had a major influence on the Nyetimber brand and consequently English wines in recent decades. Nyetimber has…
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Festive Champagne Events in Abu Dhabi
If you’re lucky enough to be spending the festive season in Abu Dhabi, there are exciting bubbly opportunities happening at Jumeirah at Etihad Towers throughout December. Christmas Brunch at Nahaam Sizzling BBQ stations offering succulent meats. On the 25th December, chilled free flowing beverages including premium pink bubbly will be on offer, topped off with Jazz…
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Moët & Chandon’s festive ‘So Bubbly’ Bag
Moët’s So Bubbly Brut Impérial Champagne captures the boundless bubbles that showcase the vibrancy and energy of the festive season. It’s presented in an elegant bag, making it a wonderful gift. You can also buy mini 20cl bottles of So Bubby for a stocking-filler or to brighten up a dinner party. You can currently register interest in…
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Champagne Thiénot Cuvée Stanislas 2006
A magnificent blend crafted exclusively from Chardonnay from the Cote des Blancs, Alain Thiénot has dedicated this Champagne to his son Stanislas. A Vintage Champagne, it expresses all the complexity and generosity of Chardonnay with great elegance. The 2006 Vintage The mild winter and a frost-free spring give a late bud break. The hot and…
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