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Majestic Launch Own Label Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 13th September 2015

UK wine merchant Majestic has launched 12 wines under it’s own brand label called “Definition”. These are the first wines to be totally sourced by the retailer. One of these is Definition Prosecco Brut NV (Italy) – £12.99, or £9.74 each when you buy 2. Justin Apthorp, Majestic’s Buying Director, says: “The Definition range showcases what we…

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Champagne Bar, White 1921 St Tropez

Champagne Bar, White 1921 St Tropez

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th September 2015

To mark the close of the Summer season, Le Voile de St Tropez will host the renowned regatta and sailing festival from the 26th September to the 3rd October 2015. The event gathers together the most extraordinary modern sailing boats alongside the most beautiful traditional yachts – a host of racers and sailing enthusiasts come…

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Experience Harvest at Champagne Rogge Cereser

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th September 2015

In Champagne Rogge Cereser, independent winegrower wants you to experience the harvest this year. They are offering tours until Friday 18th September (except for Sunday) from 9h00 to 12h00 and 13h00 to 17h00 with regular departures. Experience: Tour of the press room and full explanation of Champagne making process Tasting of grape juice Tasting of…

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Perrier-Jouët ‘Small Discoveries’ – A Limited Edition Collection

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th September 2015

Champagne House Perrier-Jouët have collaborated with Viennese-based design duo mischer’traxler to create ‘small discoveries’ – a limited edition collection The design of ‘Small discoveries’ includes a flutter of butterflies that has been inspired by Perrier-Jouët’s Art Nouveau heritage and its use of nature. The collection has two elements: a gift box and a special edition…

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Enjoy Unlimited Prosecco with your Burger at Grand Union

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th September 2015

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, London restaurant chain Grand Union will be offering unlimited Prosecco with your burger. There’s a great selection of burgers to choose from including chicken and a veggie burger. Grand Union has venues in Brixton, Camberwell, Chancery Lane, Camden, Farringdon, Kennington, Paddington and Wandsworth, so plenty of places to enjoy your Prosecco. There…

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Armand de Brignac Champagne Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th September 2015

Armand de Brignac Champagne have announced that Bernadette Knight has joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer. She will oversee all marketing strategy and initiatives for the luxury Champagne collection, including branding, public relations, events and promotion. A native of Australia, Bernadette has worked with Champagne brands such as Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Ruinart and Taittinger and most…

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Why we can’t get enough of Prosecco

By Glass of Bubbly / 11th September 2015

Prosecco is now the UK’s best selling sparkling wine with sales outstripping Champagne. Total sales over the past year reached £338.6m, a massive 72% increase on the previous year. Although Prosecco usually has a less complex flavour than Champagne, it tends to be sweeter and frutier due to the secondary fermentation process. While Champagne is…

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Champagne under £20

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th September 2015

We’ve compiled a list of affordable bottles of Champagne from four popular UK supermarkets. Keep an eye out for deals! What’s your favourite Champagne under £20? Let us know any others you’ve spotted. Asda: Louis Bernard Benoit Renaud Champagne Brut – £13.00  Award-winning Henri Cachet Champagne Brut – £14.00 Sainsbury’s: Defontaine Champagne – £16.00 Heidsieck Monopole Blue Top Brut, Non…

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Where’s the Veuve Clicquot US Tour heading next?

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th September 2015

If you’re in the USA, you might have been lucky enough to spot the Veuve Clicquot National Tour already, but if not, there’s still a few more dates coming up. The Tour will travel 15,000 miles in total, visiting more than 20 cities and hosting parties at hip venues along the way. The travelling vehicle can’t be missed – a giant…

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