Glass of Bubbly
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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Illinois 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:…
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Illinois 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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Veeno, Italian Wine Bar & Café
Who doesn’t love Italian food and sparkling wine? Veeno is an Italian Wine Bar & Café bringing the taste of Italy to the UK. All of our wines are directly sourced from Caruso & Minini in Sicily, our family vineyard. Our first wine café was opened in November 2013, with the unique concept of serving wines from our family vineyard…
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Champagne Taittinger Sponsored Food For Celebration Award 2015
For the second year running, Champagne Taittinger has sponsored the Food For Celebration category at the Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year awards 2015. The winner of the category, announced on last night at the awards ceremony in London, was Photographer and Designer, Mark Benham for his image, ‘Obidos Mediaeval Festival, Portugal’. He was…
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Grant Burge Wines
Grant Burge Wines was founded in 1988 by Grant and his wife Helen, and is located in the heart of the Barossa Valley, Australia. Grant Burge is a fifth-generation Barossa Vigneron and considered one of the most respected and innovative forces in the Australian wine industry. With help from his family, he has followed in the…
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