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Barons de Rothschild Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th July 2015

The Rothschild family is once again joining the arrows on their coat of arms to produce the Barons de Rothschild Champagne. The motto of the House is Concordia, Industria, Integritas, encompassing the brand’s values which guarantee excellence. Joining their talents to bring this Champagne to life are Baroness Philippine de Rothschild with her son Philippe, Baron Éric, Baron Benjamin and his wife Ariane.  …

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Barons de Rothschild Blanc de Blancs 2006 Vintage

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th July 2015

Hallmark of the savoir-faire of the House, this exceptional millésime symbolizes rarity and absolute elegance. Our first cuvée Vintage is issued from the great year of 2006. Matured on lees for 7 years, the blend is based on Chardonnay grapes taken from the top vineyards of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Oger. This wine…

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Visit the Prosecco Superiore Hill with Bisol

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th July 2015

Take the Venetian White Wine tour with Bisol Prosecco and visit the Prosecco Superiore Hills. You will take a tour around the beautiful Italian regions, particularly in Venice, for a chance to taste fine flavours off-the-beaten-track. The four main places you will visit are Venissa Estate, The Euganean Hills, Prosecco Superiore Hill and The Dolomites…

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Bisol – Finest Prosecco from Italy

By Glass of Bubbly / 19th July 2015

Bisol is a name intrinsically associated with the history of Prosecco. Their tradition is intimately linked to the Valdobbiadene territory by roots that stretch back to 1542, when the Bisol family first began cultivating grapes. Today, Gianluca Bisol is the acting president and CEO and his brother, Desiderio, holds the position of Chief Enologist and Technical Director. Together…

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The Classic Champagne Cocktail

By Glass of Bubbly / 18th July 2015

This simple and classic cocktail is perfect for special occasions and guaranteed to go down a treat. A similar recipe for this cocktail appears as early as “Professor” Jerry Thomas’ Bon Vivant’s Companion in 1862 and has been seen several times in works of fiction, including Casablanca (1924). 1 white sugar cube 3 dashes of angostura…

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Arrogant Frog Sparkling Rosé Wine

Arrogant Frog Sparkling Rosé Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 18th July 2015

The humble winemaker, Jean-Claude Mas, shows here that with creativity, know-how and a sense of humor, one can make Southern French wines shine around the world and give pure pleasure, at a reasonable price! The Arrogant Frog cuvées are Château Arrogant Frog, Arrogant Frog reserve, as well as single varietal or blends. The Arrogant Frog Sparkling…

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Domaines Paul Mas

Domaines Paul Mas

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th July 2015

At the heart of Domaines Paul Mas is the winery, a place where old meets new in an ideal winemaking setting. The 1000-year-old estate is still run by the Mas family, with Fourth-generation vintner Jean-Claude Mas currently taking the helm. The winery is located in the beautiful south of France in the Coteaux de Languedoc AOC…

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Celebrity Interview: Joe Stilgoe

Celebrity Interview: Joe Stilgoe

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th July 2015

Joe Stilgoe is an internationally acclaimed singer, pianist, jazz musician and songwriter with a rich musical heritage. He is the son of lyricist and entertainer Sir Richard Stilgoe and opera singer Annabel Hunt. His live shows are a mixture of virtuosic musicianship, breathtaking theatricality and witty interaction with the audience. Joe Stilgoe’s album ‘ New…

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The Champagne Room at the Connaught

By Glass of Bubbly / 15th July 2015

The Champagne Room at the Connaught is a hidden gem, at the heart of the hotel. Choose from a selection of eight prestige Champagnes, fine wines and rare spirits, exclusive to the Connaught, all served in bespoke crystal Baccarat glasses. This is the only bar in the world that serves Krug Clos du Mesnil (2003) Champagne by…

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