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POPS Prosecco & Champagne Ice Popsicles
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…
Read MoreJon Burgerman collaborates exclusively with Luc Belaire
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…
Read MoreFerrari Italian Sparkling Wines Selection
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…
Read MoreChampagne 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreLe 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…
Read MoreBeginners 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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