Glass of Bubbly
Valentini cocktail recipe for Valentine’s Day
New Dorset distillery Conker Spirit creates a Valentini cocktail recipe for Valentine’s Day. Love (will be) all around the south coast in February, as Dorset’s first gin distillery Conker Spirit has created a very special Valentini cocktail especially for Valentine’s Day, using its signature Dorset Dry Gin and Furleigh Estate sparkling rosé. A romantic twist…
Read MorePIPER-HEIDSIECK at the Oscars
PIPER-HEIDSIECK will be the exclusive Champagne of the Oscars. A three-year partnership with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will begin with this year’s 87th Academy Awards ceremony on 22nd February. “We are proud to partner with the Academy and are committed to building an enduring relationship over the three-year partnership,” said Cécile Bonnefond,…
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South African Sparkling Wine
South Africa’s first wine harvest began on 2nd February 1659. Those first few vines grew in the Company Gardens, now in the middle of Cape Town; today the main winelands stretch roughly 400 kilometres north and east of Cape Town; there are also irrigated vineyards along the banks of the Orange river in the Northern…
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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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