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Org de Rac Organic Wine Estate

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th August 2014

Org de Rac organic wine estate is at the foot of the Piketberg, Swartland. The approach at Org de Rac stems from a deep respect and commitment to the natural environment, the people involved in making the wine and the people who will finally enjoy our wine. The result of our organic farming methods is a…

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Artis Introduces Three New ‘Finesse’ Ranges of Glassware from Royal Leerdam

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th August 2014

Artis, the exclusive UK importer of Royal Leerdam glassware for the hospitality industry, has announced the launch of three new ranges of stemware under the Finesse collection. Previewed in the Company’s ‘Art of Artis’ 2014 catalogue, the three new ranges make their debut this month. FINESSE Finesse by Royal Leerdam is a collection of three…

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Champagne Moutard: Brut Selection

Champagne Moutard: Brut Selection

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th August 2014

Brut Grande Cuvée The mainstay of our production, this Champagne is aged in our in cellars for at least three years. Brut Grande Cuvée The mainstay of our production, this Champagne is aged in our in cellars for at least three years. Brut Rosé Cuvaison A particularly fruity pink Champagne, with a lovely salmon tint.…

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Champagne Jacquart Mosaïque

Champagne Jacquart Mosaïque

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th August 2014

BRUT MOSAÏQUE A mosaic of crus, grape varieties, vintages, aromas and flavours – our flagship cuvée could not be named more aptly. A blend where Chardonnay is the dominant grape variety (35%-40%), giving Brut Mosaïque its freshness and delicate aromas. Pinot Noir (35%-40%) adds structure and Pinot Meunier (25% -30%) brings fruit. The grapes are…

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Champagne Jacquesson: The Others

Champagne Jacquesson: The Others

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th August 2014

Others are the result of a blend from a single vintage and will have had the benefit of prolonged ageing. These vintage wines faithfully convey the specific qualities inherent in a single year. Avize Grand Cru 1995 Lying at the heart of the Côte des Blancs on the lower slopes of the Grand Cru village…

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Vintage Champagne

Vintage Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th August 2014

Until recently, the U.S. has not been a big market for Vintage Champagne.  Non-Vintage Bruts, the least expensive Champagnes, have dominated Champagne sales.  Those buyers who desired a status Champagne would buy a Prestige Cuvée such as Dom Pérignon or Cristal– not caring about the vintage of these Champagnes as much as the name. Most…

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Ruinart Blanc de Blancs

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th August 2014

Ruinart Blanc de Blancs embodies purity of the Chardonnay grapes from which it is made exclusively. Made primarily with Premiers Crus from the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims terroirs, it is intensely aromatic. The nose is powerfully reminiscent of fresh fruits with dominant notes of citrus and exotic fruits, followed by a touch…

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“R” de Ruinart

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th August 2014

“R” de Ruinart is the epitome of freshness and balance with generous proportions of Chardonnay (40%), Pinot Noir (50 to 55%), and Pinot Meunier (5 to 10%. Visually, its radiance is crystalline with a shimmering yellow colour and golden hues. The nose is delicate and fruity displaying dominant aromas of fresh white pear and dry…

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Louis Roederer Vintage

Louis Roederer Vintage

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th August 2014

Brut Vintage Fascinated by the aromatic diversity of Pinot Noir in Champagne, Louis Roederer uses the structure and power of the Pinot Noir grapes from the Montagne de Reims to create its Brut Vintage. Exposed to the north-east, the grapes mature more slowly. The character of this great wine intensifies and becomes more refined through…

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