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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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Australian Sparkling Wine
Australia is home to an amazing array of diverse climates. Many of Australia’s best sparkling wines have been either made in Tasmania or contain substantial components that have been sourced there. The majority of sparkling wine is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes. Sparkling wine comes in all shapes and sizes – white, red,…
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Champagne Mercier Brut
An blend of Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay with a pale yellow color, Mercier Brut has a bouquet marked by white stone fruits and notes of fresh bread. Aromas of ripe apple and pear develop fully on the palate for a delightfully fresh finish. “When I decide to have spur-of-the-moment at my house, I particularly…
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“Showcase the Best of Britain” by Serving English Wine Instead of French
Tracey Crouch, MP, member of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport committee, said that British Embassies around the world should be doing more to promote Britain and “showcase the best of Britain” by serving English wine instead of French. She said “You wouldn’t go to a French Embassy and expect them to be serving anything…
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British bars told to stop selling Prosecco on tap
A group of Prosecco winemakers have threatened legal action again UK bars for selling the Italian fizz on tap. UK pubs could potentially face 20,000 euros in fines if they don’t stop selling Prosecco from kegs. The Italian group, backed by the government in Rome, claim it is not only illegal but it is a…
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Champagne Mercier Brut Rosé
A blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier, Mercier Brut Rosé is initially distinguished by its beautiful pink color and coppery highlights. The bouquet is characteristic of wild berries from the forest. On the palate, the first impression is quite mild and supple, with a delectable languor refreshed by the fruitiness of the grapes. “There is…
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Comtesse de Massy Brut Authentique
Brut Authentique “Comtesse de Massy” is a blend of fine chardonnay from our family vineyards. It is aged long in bottles in our cellars for a maturity offering Blanc de Blancs lovers the subtle aromas of orange and apricot with citrus notes for a fine and refreshing finale in the mouth. Delicate and aromatic, this…
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