Glass of Bubbly
Smith & Evans, English Sparkling Wine
Smith & Evans is a winery in Somerset founded by Guy Smith and Laura Evans. They first planted their Higher Plot vineyard in 2008, after a four year search to find an area to produce the highest possible quality sparkling wine. The White Lias Limestone Ridge of Higher Plot Farm has long been recognised as a…
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Grant Burge: Pinot Noir Chardonnay NV
The Pinot Chardonnay Methode Traditionelle is made from a majority of fruit grown in the elevated cool climate regions of the Adelaide Hills and Eden Valley. The grapes produced here have delicate, yet quite intense flavours, as well as the natural acidity and lean, elegant flavours that are required to make high-quality sparkling wine in the…
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No.1 Family Estate: Cuvée Remy 2007
Founder/Winemaker Daniel Le Brun created this ultimate cuvée in honour of his son, Remy Le Brun. It was officially released in January 2010 on his 21st birthday. The wine is a blend of 80% Pinot Noir, giving structure and power and 20% Chardonnay which contributes richness and finesse. Tasting Notes: This Vintage wine (2007) has…
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Rosé Initial – Mon Premier Pink Frog
With its charming Ruby Red colour, the lightness of its pin-point bubbles, and the amazing fruity delights of its flavours and aromas when fresh red berries blend delicately with apple and rhubarb, Cuvée Rosé Initial captures the flavours of summer. Aptly named, the Cuvée Rosé Initial is the very first wine crafted by Laurent Lyothier under…
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Champagne Sanger: Tango Paradoxe Rosé
Since 1952, the students of Avize Viti Campus have been producing this Champagne with their Cellarmaster. Crisp and sharp Chardonnay confronts here full-bodied and round Pinot Noir. The confluence of these worlds reminds the Tango, whose paradox is the unique union of a brisk and precise pace with an intense grace. From these two grapes stems a daring rosé: tasting…
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Grant Burge: Shiraz Carbernet NV
This quintessential and stylish Australian blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon is an indulgent wine is made in the true ‘methode traditionelle’ meaning fermented in a bottle. The Shiraz component was taken from vineyards in the southern end of the Barossa Valley near Lyndoch and the Eden Valley, where growing conditions are excellent for allowing…
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Celebrity Interview: Stephen Hendry MBE
Stephen has won the Snooker World Championship a record seven times and was world number one for eight consecutive years between 1990 and 1998 and again in 2006/2007. In 1985 at the age of 16 he became the youngest professional snooker player. In 1990, at the age of 21 he was the youngest-ever snooker World…
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Illinois Sparkling Wine Co. Ensembles
Ensemble Blanc de Blanc Brut Ensemble 2012 Blanc de Blancs is soft, aromatic and practically luxurious in its delivery. We teamed up with Chicago’s premier sparkling wine destination, Pops for Champagne, for this 3rd collaboration of Ensemble. Try this if you like: Jasmine tea, angel food cake and João Gilberto. Great paired with: Tequila lime chicken,…
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Pink Frog Wines
Founded by contemporary winemaker Laurent Lyothier at 24, the Pink Frog brand represents joy, curiosity and a free spirit. After studying at Montpellier, Laurent discovered the art of creating sparkling wines in California, then moved back to France to start Pink Frog. Based in the Savoy region of France, this sparkling wine prides itself on being…
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