Glass of Bubbly
Champagne Faniel & Fils, Excellence Range
APPOGIA Grapes: Chardonnay (100%) Harvest: 2011 Eye: Moss, abundant service, is a broad ribbon of fine bubbles. LaRobe has shades of old gold with a clear wine. Nose: Delicate and refined, the first nose leaves express the mature wine. Roasted notes of honey and blend subtly floral notes. Mouth: open and structured Attack, beautiful material…
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Popped Champagne Cork Causes Emergency Plane Landing
Popping Champagne corks can sometimes be a little tricky, but one place you must be extra careful is on board an airplane mid-flight. A flight attendant accidentally misfired the cork towards the ceiling of the cabin, hitting the panels and releasing the oxygen masks. The EasyJet Airbus A320 was heading from London to Turkey in August when…
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Celebrity Interview: Linda Lusardi
Linda was best known for a modeling career in the 80’s and 90’s, but now her career spans the world of stage, film and television. She has appeared in Dancing on Ice, Emmerdale and The Bill. As a big supporter of UK pantomime, Linda has been on stage each Christmas at major theatres, since 1988…
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Visit Jenkyn Place this Harvest
Jenkyn Place are offering wine lovers the chance to experience a taste of the harvest with special tours on Wednesday 7th October at 6pm and on Saturday 10th October at 11am. The tours, which will last for two-hours, will include a walk around some of the 12 acres of vines, where you’ll be able to…
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Win a VIP Experience at Voltaire Champagne Bar (NOW CLOSED)
Enjoy a VIP Experience at Voltaire with your own private vault and two bottles of bubbly! To enter, simply email your name & ‘Voltaire Competition‘ to info@glassofbubbly.com Closing date 31st October 2015. Prize to be taken on Tuesday or Saturday in November 2015 (maximum group of 8 people) Normal competition rules apply: terms and conditions
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Growth of the UK Wine Tourism Industry
With many vineyards in England within an hour by train from London, the wine tourism industry is a growth industry with a reported 65% increase in tourists this year. The WSTA has reported that 33% of English vineyards have experienced a surge in overseas visitors, mainly from Holland, Germany, France and China. More and more vineyards are…
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The Growth of English Sparkling Wine
Approx 66% of all the wine produced in England is sparkling wine. The largest amount of grapes grown for English Sparkling wine comes from the vineyard of Denbies, the largest single vineyard at 106 ha/265 acres. Nyetimber has the largest estate at approx 177ha/438 acres. While Chapel Down is the largest producer of English sparkling wine, although…
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Celebrity Interview: Carol Decker
Carol is an English musician, best known as the singer and front woman for the band, T’Pau. T’Pau formed in 1986, taking their name from a Vulcan priestess of the same name in the 1960’s sci-fi series Star Trek. Their debut album Bridge of Spies was released in 1987 and from it, they had six hit singles, including…
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Champagne Nicolas Maillart is the first Champagne to be labelled HVE
Champagne Nicolas Maillart is the first Champagne to be labelised HVE (high environmental value) and sustainable viticulture in recognition for their environmental and economic performance. These labels take into account criteria such as biodiversity, pest strategy, water management and fertilization. Nicolas Maillart only have vines in the Premier and Grand Cru villages of the Montagne de…
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