Glass of Bubbly
Actor John Rhys-Davies to star in Champagne de Bleuchamp’s latest campaign ‘A Spectre Calls’
John Rhys-Davies (Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, James Bond The Living Daylights), will play the role of an eccentric count who distributes Champagne from his mysterious chateau on the west coast of France for Champagne de Bleuchamp’s latest advert ‘A Spectre Calls’. John Rhys-Davies, speaking at Mews of Mayfair during the press launch described…
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Champagne Tsarine by Adriana
Model and Champagne Tsarine Ambassador, Adriana Karembeu, is to launch her new Champagne Tsarine by Adriana at Crazy Bear’s exclusive Stadhampton Garden Party in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on Sunday 30 August 2015. A long-time fan of Tsarine and having worked with Champagne Tsarine winemaker Isabelle Tellier to select her balanced blend of three…
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Earliest ever grape harvest underway in Oregon
Some Oregon wineries have already started picking grapes making this year one of the earliest starts to harvest on record. The unusually warm winter and spring and hot, dry summer got things off to an early start. At Stoller Vineyards, they began harvesting enough grapes to make 6000 bottles of sparkling wine. Eola Hills Wine…
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Champagne Harvest 2015
The harvest in Champagne has begun today in Montgueux, with other villages beginning their harvesting anytime between now and the middle of September. Champagne is made up of the following regions: Aisne, Aube, Marne, Seine-et-Marne and Haute-Marne, each of the villages have different start dates when they are allowed to pick the grapes and even sometimes the…
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Pebble Beach Resorts introduces Stave Wine Cellar at Spanish Bay
Already a destination for acclaimed dining and fine wines, Pebble Beach Resorts has further expanded its offering for wine aficionados with the introduction of Stave Wine Cellar at Spanish Bay. Stave Wine Cellar is a wine lounge and cellar at The Inn at Spanish Bay that invites visitors to indulge in wines by the glass,…
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Angelina, new sparkling wine from Grace Vineyard in China
After six years’ preparation, Grace Vineyard is bringing its new sparkling wine series “Angelina” to the market. It is also the very first vintage sparkling wine using traditional method made by a Chinese boutique winery. The sparkling wines consist of 3 different non-vintage wines each a 100% single variety of Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Chenin Blanc respectively. Each variety has its personalized label on different silhouettes of the little girl, expressing the messages of “joy, hope and pursue”. Angelina Brut Reserve…
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Make Every Day a Glass of Bubbly Day!
Sparkling wine and Champagne in particular used to be seen as a way to mark a special occasion. With the arrival of more and more sparkling wines that offer great quality, but are less expensive than Champagne, like Cava from Spain or Prosecco from Italy then the opportunity now arises to enjoy a glass of bubbly any day. Also…
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So, a glass of Prosecco for a Penny anyone?
Prosecco for a penny a glass can not be possible can it? It certainly isn’t a dream as this is what The Black Penny café and coffee shop in Covent Garden is offering! As you make a quick check of your pockets and purses to find all your spare pennies, there are terms and conditions to…
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Champagne Houses show interest in English Bubbly
With English sparkling wine gathering increasing international attention, it’s thought that wineries in Champagne, the most successful sparkling wine region, want a piece of the action. The choice for Champagne houses to buy up land in England makes a lot of sense – although land prices are rising, it’s much cheaper in England compared to Champagne. A lot…
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