Glass of Bubbly
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…
Read MoreChampagne 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…
Read MoreGrant 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…
Read MoreCelebrity 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…
Read MoreIllinois 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,…
Read MorePink 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…
Read MoreIllinois Sparkling Wine Co. – Dollface the The Bride
Check out these ladies from the Illinois Sparkling Wine Co! Dollface Demi-Sec, Sparkling Rosé Much like the ladies of the ‘30s and ‘40s, Dollface has some serious depth behind that pretty face. Under the cherry red colour and taste of fruit lies an unexpected blend of baker’s chocolate, orange peel and cinnamon. Try this if you like:…
Read MoreIllinois Sparkling Wine Co.
In the vineyards in Illinois, USA, amazing traditional method sparkling wine is being grown. It may seem like an unlikely area, but the conditions in Illinois make for great wine. It provides a cooler climate for growing grapes. Generally, grapes that have higher acidity levels tend to thrive in cool climates. In recent years, certain types…
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