Glass of Bubbly
Sparkling Wine Sales up 15% to £541 million in past year
Sparkling wine is the fastest growing alcohol in Great Britain, with sales up 15% to £541 million in the past year. Over 115 million bottles of Champagne and sparkling wine were consumed in Britain last year. Consumers are enjoying more and more bubbly and that doesn’t have to just mean Champagne. 70% of the sparkling wine…
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Champagne Sponsorship and Awards
Champagne and award ceremonies, Champagne and celebrating sporting moments go hand in hand. Lots of Champagne Houses sponsor major sporting events including: G.H.MUMM has been the official sponsor of Formula 1 for more than 10 years. Lanson Champagne has been the official sponsor of Wimbledon, England Lawn Tennis Club for over 35 years. Others sponsor…
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Belaire Rosé Fantôme
Southern French sparkling wine Belaire is producing a limited edition “phantom” luminescent bottle that glows in the dark. The label is made for their delicious Rosé and is the perfect bottle for parties after dark! Carefully aged before release, the Rosé blend is imbued with a delightful effervescence, resulting in a beautiful, deep red sparkling…
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Champagne Mercier Demi-Sec
The fruitiness finds expression in the complex, intense aromas of raisin and dried apricot. Its remarkably rich flavor is balanced by an enjoyable freshness. The palate evolves into notes of candied fruits, honey and mild spices with a mellow, silky finish. “Just a few lines are enough to capture the moment when the model you’re…
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Sparkling Shiraz
Ever tried a sparkling red wine? It might sound unusual, but it’s becoming more popular due to its unique taste and great value. One particular variety is Sparkling Shiraz. This sparkling red is made from a dark grape variety and is produced in Australia, mostly in the inland and the South of the country. It…
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Champagne Mercier Brut Réserve
A blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay, Mercier Brut Réserve is of an intense golden color. The bouquet is characteristic of candied citrus, dried apricots and raisins. This is accompanied by nuances of almonds and hazelnuts and the scents of dried fruit combine with notes of nougat, caramel and spices. The aromatic complexity evolves…
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Champagne at the Golden Globes
Moet & Chandon was the Official Champagne of the Golden Globes for the 24th year. It was the 72nd annual Golden Globes awards on Sunday 11th January. The party started on the red carpet with celebrities being served 1,500 Moët Impérial mini bottles. The Champagne continued with 400 magnums of Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2004, one…
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Sales of English and Welsh wines are predicted to hit £100 million in 2015
Sparkling wine now makes up 66% of total wine production in the UK and is competing on the world stage shipping to more than 13 countries. Ridgeview wines based on the South Downs in Sussex has had its best year yet for overseas sales of its sparkling wine. It now exports to 12 countries making up…
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Wiston English Sparkling Wine to be served at BAFTA Awards Tea Party
Award-winning Sussex wine producer Wiston Estate is delighted to have been chosen by BAFTA Los Angeles as the official Sparkling Wine for their BAFTA Tea Party, to be held in Beverly Hills, LA this afternoon Saturday 10th January. This prestigious annual event brings together some of the biggest names in film and television and offers a…
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