Glass of Bubbly
J&O Piquepoul – Try the new sparkling experience…
The sparkling wines world is quite large and led by big sellers –Champagne, Prosecco, cava-. But in this amazing world, symbol of enjoyment, celebrations and gatherings, is there still place for new experience? Jeanjean and its 31-year old partner, l’Ormarine winery, has developed a sparkling wine made out of the Piquepoul grape variety. Piquepoul is…
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Celebrity Interview: Matt Holland
Matt Holland is a former professional footballer having previously played for West Ham, Bournemouth, Ipswich and Charlton Athletic. He also played internationally for The Republic of Ireland. Since retiring from football he now works in the media. Glass of Bubbly Interview Where’s the most memorable place you’ve enjoyed a Glass of Bubbly? Whilst wine tasting…
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The Story of Champagne Pommery
The House of Pommery began in 1869. Madame Pommery discovered she was expecting a child, at the age of 38. This miraculous pregnancy, more than 17 years after her first, would change the Pommery’s lives forever. To provide for his baby daughter, Mr Pommery decided to go back into business. But the wool industry was…
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De Watère Cuvée Brut Blanc
The Brut Blanc optically presents itself bearing a gold, light luminescent colour. It already pleases the eye with its wonderful vivid foam composition. The connoisseur is being served the perfect combination of maturity and freshness. Nuances of cinnamon and exotic fruit elegantly support the diversity of aromas. The premium Champagne distinguishes itself by its balanced…
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Bodegas Pablo Padin – Fizzing good wines from DO Rías Baixas
The fact is that there has been a quietly healthy production of sparkling wine in Spain for many years. Areas which are not within the permitted cava zones have simply gone ahead making their sparkling wines with their own preferred grapes. It’s true that such wines haven’t brought in the riches that the far more…
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Nino Franco Faìve
Short skin and must contact at a low temperature to obtain the right colour. The first fermentation in steel tanks and the second one in “cuve close”. Tasting Notes: Perfume of small red fruits. Mineral and floral notes. In the mouth, pleasurably fresh. Dry with soft tannins and persistent bubbles. Creamy, brut but with natural…
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Celebrity Interview: Amanda Prowse
Amanda has always obsessively crafted short stories and scribbled notes for potential books. Five years ago, she quit her job as a management consultant and began writing full time. Her first book Poppy Day quickly became a bestseller, her latest book is ‘Will You Remember Me?’ published by Head of Zeus at £10. Glass of…
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J. de Telmont Vintage Champagnes
Grand Vintage 2004 Sometimes nature generously presents us with a harvest of exceptional quality, deserving the best treatment possible. The wealth of qualities found in a Champagne produced with the grapes from a single great year make it ideal for aging. Made up exclusively of première cuvée white Pinot Noir, Meunier and Chardonnay, this is…
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J. de Telmont Prestige Cuvées
Grand Couronnement Made up exclusively of selected white Chardonnay grapes, this exceptional cuvée was obtained from a selection of the best Côte de Blancs crus. After a meticulous choice of the finest grapes, only the premiere cuvée obtained from the first pressing was used in its composition. The nobility of its origins, its slow production…
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