Glass of Bubbly
Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction
The following sparkling wines will be at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction this year: CWG Villiera Meteor Méthode Cap Classique 2008 CWG Non Plus Ultra Méthode Cap Classique 2008 CWG Silverthorn Big Dog Méthode Cap Classique 2010 Teddy Hall Brut Rosé MCC NV The 31st Nedbank Cape Winemakers Guild Auction of singular wines crafted in small volumes…
Read MoreOriginal & Distinctive’s Trade launch of its European Small Producer Wine Portfolio
Sommeliers, Beverage Managers and Wine Aficionados are invited to the launch of Original & Distinctive’s European Small Producer Wine Portfolio and taste a select range of exclusive, award-winning artisan wines from smaller producers. To be held on the 1st September 2015 at The Library at Pushkin House. ‘Drop-in’ anytime between 2:30pm and 5.30pm and taste…
Read MoreChampagne & Caviar de Neuvic
Champagne and caviar is a classic food pairing. Caviar De Neuvic is created by a sustainable fish farm located in South-West France, on the shores of the Isle, a pioneer river in sturgeon-raising Aquitaine, famed for Caviar production since the 1920’s and in the heart of an area renowned for its gastronomy and fine French…
Read MoreThreadneedle, a new bar at the Royal Exchange
Threadneedle Bar will be opening in The Royal Exchange, this September. The drinks menu at the Threadneedle Bar will feature old-time favourites while the cocktail list will pay homage to Jerry Thomas’ 1862 ‘Bartenders Guide’, the first-ever mixology book published in the United States and written by the renowned bartender. The new cocktail menu will…
Read MoreCava to take on Champagne
Exports of Cava soared from just 10 million bottles in 1980 to 154.7 million bottles in 2014. This is the 6th consecutive year that foreign sales of the drink exceeded those of Champagne. In 2014 France exported 144.9 million bottles of Champagne. Cava, whose name is derived for the Catalan word for cellar is seen…
Read MoreKrug launches latest vintage: Clos D’Ambonnay 2000
Clos D’Ambonnay 2000 is Krug’s rarest vintage yet. It is harvested from a tiny walled plot of Pinot Noir grapes, measuring only .68 hectares situated on the edge of the village of Ambonnay, which is located on the south-eastern slope of the Montagne de Reims. The vintage is only the fourth Champagne from this terroir; previous…
Read MoreWin a Bottle of Greek Sparkling Wine (NOW CLOSED)
Santo Sparkling Wine and Glass of Bubbly are giving you the chance to win your very own bottle of Greek Bubbly! For your chance to win: Email your name and postal address to info@glassofbubbly.com There is no cash alternative, prize non transferable. Prize only posted to a UK Address. Closing date: 31st August 2015
Read MoreSkinny Fizz – Win a Bottle of Bubbly (NOW CLOSED)
The Skinny Fizz has arrived and we are giving you the opportunity to win your very own bottle of this Champagne Grand Cru in a limited edition box. To enter: Follow @glassofbubbly & @skinnychampagne on Twitter and tweet or retweet: I’d like to try #SkinnyChampage Closing date: 31st August 2015
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