Glass of Bubbly
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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JEIO Colmei Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG Extra Dry
“Colmei” is a dialect word indicating the tops of the hills to the best vineyard. The Bisol family owns these wonderful hills extreme north of the Province of Treviso, close to the pre-Alpine mountains. The most prestigious, at an average height of 250 meters above sea level these vineyards of Glera grape give very tasty…
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Italian sparkling wine selection from The Art of Wines
Falanghina Brut Characteristics: pale yellow, bright, white foam, “perlage” fine-grained and persistent. The nose hints of bitter yellow fruit and bread crust. The palate is dry, fresh and slightly mineral, with subsequent variations of softness that make it an excellent companion to the table. Serving suggestions: Ideal as an aperitif or to accompany a…
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Great places to drink bubbly in Manchester
Manchester is a vibrant and growing city and it’s not short on great places to drink bubbly! Here’s just a few wine and Champagne bars to try out when you’re in the city. Épernay Champagne bar Épernay Champagne bar is quietly nestled within the heart of Manchester City Centre. The knowledgeable staff are more than…
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Stunning Champagne Bottle Designs
When it comes to Champagne, looks can be important. We love seeing beautiful Champagne bottles and there’s so many designs around, from spectacular limited editions designed by artists, to more traditional, simple designs. Here’s just a few that come to mind… Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Rosé Designed by Brazilian artist Vik Muniz, it shows a beautiful image…
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Glass of Bubbly & Champagne Collection at Imbibe
The Glass of Bubbly magazines will be available in The Vineyard at Imbibe along with Artisan Champagnes at The Champagne Collection’s stand. Imbibe Live is the annual exhibition for anyone who sources, buys or serves drinks in the licensed on-trade. The Champagnes being showcased are: Francois Lavergne Brut Francois Lavergne Rose Pierre Trichet Brut Pierre Trichet…
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