Glass of Bubbly
Experience the Grape Harvest at Bluebell Vineyard Estates
Members of the public will have the opportunity to experience English wine production first hand on Saturday 17th October when Bluebell Vineyard hosts a harvest experience for members of the public. Participants will hand pick the grapes, learn what happens behind the scenes and see how sparkling wine is made, before sampling the freshly pressed…
Read MoreI’m tasting Stars, quite literally, with Prosecco crisps
If you love a glass of bubbly, then you’ll find it hard to resist the Marks and Spencer ‘Fizz and Sparkle’ crisps they have on their shelves (appropriately placed not far away for the drinks section). So fine, you won’t be getting drunk from these crisps, nor will you be able to squeeze a drop…
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Champagne Devaux and Michel Chapoutier launch Champagne Sténopé 2008
In 2007, an encounter between Champagne Devaux and Michel Chapoutier, from the Rhône Valley, gave birth to a daring idea of creating a rare vintage Champagne: one that would faithfully capture the image of the vintage, every single year. Together they purchased a vineyard plot in the renowned village of Les Riceys, and decided to…
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Ridgeview English Sparkling Wine hits the US
CEO of Ridgeview wines headed over to Manhattan recently to showcase their bubbly to the Americans. The idea of English wine may seem strange in the US, but English winemakers can let the quality of the bubbly speak for itself. “English wine is a new concept to most Americans; therefore, many would be suprised to know that English sparkling wine…
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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly at Hilton London Bankside
Hilton London Bankside is now officially open. With its fantastic location on Suffolk Street, near to the Tate Modern, the Shard, Borough Market and The Globe, Hilton London Bankside is the latest addition to the vibrant Bankside neighbourhood. The hotel’s restaurant, OXBO Bankside, located on the ground floor, is Bankside’s newest neighbourhood eatery, offering a…
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2nd Vintage of Leckford English Sparkling Wine from Waitrose
Waitrose is the only supermarket to have its own vineyard, which produced its first grapes in 2011. Waitrose has now welcomed its second vintage of Leckford Brut 2012, this elegant sparkling wine, which has been crafted at premier English wine estate, Ridgeview, is a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes. With aromas…
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Nottingham opens Champagne Nail Bar
The Beauty Temple, an oriental themed salon in Nottingham, has re-opened after refurbishment with a welcome addition to the usual services – a Champagne menu. The owners hope to make the venue more than just a salon, but a place where customers can come to be pampered and socialise with friends while enjoying a Prosecco cocktail…
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25th Anniversary of Maso Martis
In 1990 Roberta and Antonio decided to take the piece of land in Martignano outside Trento and to dedicate their efforts to create a great Trento DOC. In 1992 they got married and went on to have two children, Alessandra and Maddalena. During this time, Maso Martis had become one of the top wineries of…
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Italy Overtakes France as Largest Wine Producer
According to figures released by the European Commission, Italy is the largest wine producer of 2015. Italy produced 13% on top of their previous year while France is down 1%. Italy’s output was 48.8 million hectolitres while France fell behind slightly with 46.4 million. The main reason for the difference is the favourable weather Italy received this…
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