Glass of Bubbly
Interview with Louisa Rose, Australia’s Greatest Winemaker
In this 90-second film, Australia’s Greatest Winemaker gives her top tips for new winemakers in the UK, the two things she wants people to know about how she makes wine, plus she reveals her all-time favourite sparkling winemaker. A full interview with Louisa Rose by Bernadette Costello appears in issue 8 of the Glass of…
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Why Choose Sparkling Wine?
It’s an experience Champagne and sparkling wine is more than just a drink – it’s a feeling of celebration, romance, glamour or luxury. It’s no wonder it’s associated with Hollywood icons such as Marylin Monroe and James Bond. Better for you In moderation, sparkling wine is as good for you as any other wine – and less calories. 80-90…
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3 Vineyards to Visit in New Zealand
With their young but fast-growing sparkling wine industry, why not make a trip to a New Zealand vineyard and taste their fantastic bubbly while taking in the country’s stunning landscape. Mostly located around the Marlborough region, here’s a few places to get you started… No.1 Family Estate Marlborough, New Zealand This family-run winery has it’s roots in France and follows…
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Will we see Rosé Prosecco soon?
It is possible there will be a relaxing of the rules in the Prosecco region that would allow sparkling rosé to be produced and bottled as Prosecco. At present the Consortiums that govern Prosecco only allow Prosecco to be made from white grapes; Glera and up to 15% of 8 other specified varieties of white grapes from the Prosecco region. The…
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Harrogate’s first Champagne tasting bar and shop?
Plans for Harrogate’s first Champagne tasting bar and shop have been submitted to the council. If approved, The Champagne Concept will open in Oxford Street in October and plan to offer more than 100 bottles of bubbly to be sampled and purchased. Visitors will have the chance to try different Champagnes before making a purchase. It will also operate…
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The 10 Cases, Covent Garden – Bistrot à Vin
In this little wine-focused bistro, 10 is the magic number. It’s namesake comes from the fact they never order more than 10 cases of a single wine. They want to offer new and interesting wines rather than sticking to the old favourites all the time, so it’s a great opportunity to keep trying new things. Keep…
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Prosecco Ardenghi
Prosecco Ardenghi is made in stunning vineyards located at Refrontolo, set in the Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG area; a zone strictly regulated by specific rules to guarantee a truly top quality product. From these luxuriant slopes Prosecco releases all its energy and enchantment with a lively vibrant flavour representing a terroir that has always been dedicated to…
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Simple Champagne Cocktails: French 75 & Poinsettia
French 75 Champagne 1/2 oz Lemon juice 1 oz Gin 2 Dashes Simple syrup Combine gin, syrup, and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into an iced Champagne glass. Top up with Champagne. Stir gently. Poinsettia A poinsettia cocktail is a mixture of Champagne, Cointreau, and cranberry juice.…
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Bluebell Vineyard Estates Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with Launch of Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs
Bluebell Vineyard Estates, based in Danehill, East Sussex, celebrated 10 years of sparkling success today with the launch of a Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs. The release marks the start of a new wine series for Bluebell Vineyard of sparkling wines aged on their lees for a minimum of 60 months. The inaugural release, a…
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