Glass of Bubbly
Champagne and Sparkling Wine at Newcastle Wine School
As a fizz lover it seemed an opportunity not to be missed attending this event. This evening was in collaboration with Guest Wines, a husband and wife duo with a passion for all things wine related. Kelvyn was our host and captain of what can only be described as a cruise through the adventurous world…
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The difference between tank and bottle fermentation
Tank fermentation, also known as the Charmat method (named after Frenchman Eugene Charmat) is the quickest and least expensive way to make sparkling wine. The grapes used, such as Chenin blanc, tend to be much less expensive than grapes used in traditional method wines (pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier for example). The wine is…
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Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxfordshire
Created by celebrated chef Raymond Blanc OBE, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is renowned for offering one of Britain’s finest gastronomic experiences. Surrounded by lawns, flower borders and orchards, the luxury hotel enjoys an idyllic, typically English setting in Great Milton in Oxfordshire. It’s also one of the country’s most intimate and original hotels, with 32…
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Jamies Wine Bars
Jamies is a well-established ‘wine bar’ brand in and around the City of London, having built up a reputation for delivering quality and value to all of their customers. All Jamies Bars, each with their own personality, feature a contemporary bar and casual dining experience, combining a simple British menu with a comprehensive wine list featuring…
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Voltaire Champagne Bar, London
A great place for Champagne lovers, Voltaire is located in London’s Square Mile. The interior of the Grade II listed building is inspired by its regal history and the inherited architecture. With VIP zones, plenty of Champagne on display and leather seats draped in faux-fur blankets, it’s a luxurious and warm atmosphere. The wine list includes…
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Beginners guide to Champagne
Love the taste of Champagne and want to know a little more about what it all means? Champagne is a name exclusively used for sparkling wine produced in the Champagne region in the north-east of France. You may have heard of Reims and Épernay, the two most popular towns and the commercial centres of the…
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Greece’s Champagne market fastest-growing in the world
Despite being debt-stricken, Champagne sales have soared in Greece making it the world’s fastest-growing market. It’s revealed that the rise is actually largely due to the influx of wealthy tourists. However, the overall consumption of Champagne in Greece is still lower than it was before the debt crisis. The UK is the second fastest growing…
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6 reasons to love English sparkling wine
1 – Local: If your from the UK, you will be supporting locally grown produce. Although sales are increasing, English sparkling wine accounts for only 0.14% of the market share, so it’s important to continue showing home-grown bubbly some love. If you’re outside the UK, “English” and “wine” may not seem like the most obvious…
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The Art of Wines: Bellavista
The “The Art of Wines” intends to become world leader in the distribution of the excellent Italian wines and particularly those of Campania. Bellavista Alma The foam is white, exuberant and excellent persistence. The sparkle is fine and continuous, with abundant crown. Bright colour, with yellow evident green tints. There seduces her perfume which is…
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