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Armand de Brignac releasing it’s most expensive Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 1st July 2015

The new Champagne will sell for around £600-700 – previously their most expensive Champagne (rosé) sold for £300. It is made from purely Pinot Noir grapes making it one of the regions priciest Blanc de Noirs, but not as high as Krug Clos d’Ambonnay’s £2,000 price tag. The high price is due to the production…

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Prosecco Gelato at Gelatorino, London

By Glass of Bubbly / 1st July 2015

Gelatorino is not just another Italian Gelateria. They offer delicious premium gelato using top quality ingredients from Italy. In the Covent Garden shop you can see one of their skilled ‘maestri’ creating gelato in front of your eyes using traditional machines. There’s a huge choice of flavours but one in particular caught our eye – Prosecco! It’s the…

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Abajo, new Cava Bar launched in Liverpool

By Glass of Bubbly / 30th June 2015

Roja Pinchos has opened Abajo, Liverpool’s first bar specialising in Cava. Abajo takes inspiration from beautiful bars in Barcelona and is located underneath Roja Pinchos in Liverpool’s thriving Berry Street. At Roja Pinchos you can order a selection of Spanish bites held together with sticks, called pinchos sticks. Abajo has a fantastic drinks list, aiming to bring you a selection of quality…

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Celebrity Fans of POPS Popsicles (POPStars)

By Glass of Bubbly / 30th June 2015

POPS are premium Champagne & Prosecco popsicles. Since our launch last year POPS has received support from an array of well-­‐known individuals including Jonathan Ross, HRH The Duke of York, Gordon Ramsay, Jack Whitehall, Miley Cyrus, Kate Moss, Example, Alan Carr and many more. POPS have been served in a number of high profile locations…

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POPS Prosecco & Champagne Ice Popsicles

By Glass of Bubbly / 30th June 2015

POPS are premium ice popsicles, which are made in Britain, using natural ingredients. We launched in June 2014 with the CLASSIC, the world’s first Champagne ice popsicle, and have recently added three new products to the range, including two alcohol-­‐free products which are suitable for every member of the family. CLASSIC 4.3 % ABV Half…

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Jon Burgerman collaborates exclusively with Luc Belaire

By Glass of Bubbly / 30th June 2015

Luc Belaire, the premium French wine brand, announce an exclusive collaboration with world-renowned artist Jon Burgerman. The partnership will see the artist launch two limited edition, luxury woven picnic blankets with Luc Belaire. The UK born, New York based artist, designer and illustrator, who has exhibited alongside a long list of celebrated names including Vivienne Westwood, Damien…

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Ferrari Italian Sparkling Wines Selection

Ferrari Italian Sparkling Wines Selection

By Glass of Bubbly / 30th June 2015

Giulio Ferrari Riserva del Fondatore A first-class Italian wine. A Chardonnay with delightful golden highlights against a background of brilliant yellow. Taste: Sumptuous suggestions arise from its creamy, velvety body, with hints of acacia honey accompanied by notes of exotic fruit. The over ten years of ageing on the yeasts yield a finish of great complexity, which…

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Champagne and Sparkling Wine at Newcastle Wine School

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th June 2015

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

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th June 2015

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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