Glass of Bubbly
Blanquette de Limoux & Crémant de Limoux
Everyone has heard of Champagne, but there are also plenty of other sparkling wines that come from France. Languedoc-Roussillon is actually the largest wine region of France and perhaps the oldest. Wine historians believe that the world’s first sparkling wine was produced in this region in 1531, by the monks at the abbey in Saint-Hilaire. It…
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Crémant d’Alsace
Apart from Champagne, Cremant d’Alsace is the country’s most-prolific sparkling wine appellation producing 21 million bottles per year. This has increased 20-fold in the past 30 years. Today, more than 500 producers are united under the Syndicate of Producers of Crémant d’Alsace. The grape varieties that may be used to create Cremant d’Alsace wines are those permitted under…
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The Savoy
Perfectly placed on the north bank of the River Thames and set within the vibrancy of Covent Garden’s shopping and theatre district, The Savoy is one of London’s most revered hotels. Presenting a unique collection of six restaurants and bars, with extraordinary personalities and specialists to be found in each of them, The Savoy is…
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Chiswick Auctions Fine and Vintage Wine Sale
Chiswick Auctions Fine and Vintage Wine and Spirit sale is on Tuesday 31st March 2015. The auction will include a superb and diverse selection of over 800 rare and vintage wines and spirits from around the world. The lots inlcude spectacular fine wines from vintage years, from well kept private local cellars, along with rare spirits and…
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Champagne BILLECART-SALMON Blanc de Blancs
This Chardonnay cuvée has been elaborated from the five grand cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs: Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Mesnil-sur-Oger and Oger. It is a blend of two different years revealing the special quality of the Chardonnay. Appearance: The fine mousse of delicate bubbles elegantly accompanies the glints of its gold colour. Aroma: A cuvée that will surprise you with its pure intensity…
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New Sabrage World Record
A new sabrage World Record was set in Gothenburg, Sweden. During the Gothenburg Wines & Deli fair. Julio Chang, the owner of the cocktail bar Hush-Hush, sabered 55 bottles of Champagne Tendil & Lombardi in 60 seconds, beating the former record by 7 bottles. The record attempt was set up by the Swedish wine importer…
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Furleigh Estate launches exclusive English wine club
To mark its 10th anniversary, Furleigh Estate in Salway Ash, West Dorset has launched an exclusive wine club for English wine lovers who want to become more involved with the vineyard and winery. The Estate will provide members with an early opportunity to buy new release wines at a discounted price. Members will also receive…
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Réunion Champagne & Cocktail Bar
Once a first-class railway lounge, now a destination bar, Réunion serves the finest signature cocktails in opulent style. As the name suggests, this is a place to meet up and spend time together, or wind down after a long day in meetings or even to grab a bite to eat. A bright, welcoming yet intimate space,…
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Catch Champagne Bar
Catch Champagne Bar & Lounge offers a refreshing new place to meet, relax or party the night away in the heart of the bustling City of London. Styled in a seamless blend of traditional and contemporary design, Andaz Liverpool Street hotel’s intimate new lounge bar lends itself as the perfect start or finish to an…
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