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POPS, Champagne Ice Popsicles

By Glass of Bubbly / 5th July 2014

The World’s first Champagne Ice Popsicle. Celebrity fans include Miley Cyrus, Kate Moss and Katy Perry. POPS CLASSIC contains 37% Champagne. The recipe and product has been created and developed with and alongside Gelupo, ‘the finest Artisan Gelato experience this side of the Alps’, based in the heart of London’s Soho. POPS will initially be…

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Cuvee Castelar Extra Brut from Uruguay

Cuvee Castelar Extra Brut from Uruguay

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th July 2014

Cuvee Castelar Extra Brut, made with the same modern techniques used in Champagne, thanks to the influence of Pierre Harang (renowned chef du cave from the Champagne region) since 2001. A pale gold colour with soft light greenish reflections. A perfumed nose with touches of green lemon, tropical fruits and floral notes. A gentle hint…

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Sparkling Wines from Brazil

Sparkling Wines from Brazil

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th July 2014

Sanjo Sparkling Chardonnay NV Charmat method: vineyard at 1400m altitude, so fresh & fruity, very light coloured, plenty of bubbles, easy-drinking fizz.. Amadeu Brut Champenoise 2012   18 months lees ageing; 80:20 Chard/Pinot N; stone fruit, floral nose, shows some complexity. Light colour & body, dry to off-dry Amadeu Brut Rose Champenoise 2012   As…

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Five Steps to Enjoying your Very Own English Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th July 2014

Is sipping a glass of English sparkling wine overlooking your own vineyard an impossible dream? Not to Bruce and Sybilla Tindale at High Clandon. They planted their vines in 2004, harvested in 2007 and enjoyed the first vintage of their very own fizz two years ago. So, how did they do it? Well, it seems to me…

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Faìve Rosé Brut Sparkling Time

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th June 2014

Faìve Rosé Brut Pronunciation: Fie-EE-vay Faive, from the Venetian dialect, are the embers and sparks rising towards the sky from a great fire, lightly and freely carried by the wind. All seasons, All places A sparkling wine from red grapes and cold contact of must with skins to add colour. Salami, Shrimp, Spicy, Salty, Grilled…

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Ruinart Champagne salon 1764

Ruinart Rosé Salon 1764

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th June 2014

Ruinart celebrates the 250th anniversary of the first Rosé Champagne with the creation of the Ruinart Rosé Salon 1764. This Summer the Goring Hotel garden in Victoria is set to play host to the Ruinart Rosé 1764 Salon. The concept has been created as part of the Ruinart Rosé 250th anniversary celebrations following the discovery…

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Sweetheart Sparkling Wine Glasses

By Glass of Bubbly / 19th June 2014

These lovely Sweetheart Sparkling Wine glasses are perfect for the most special occasions, especially weddings or anniversaries. The Sweetheart design is unique with two hearts nestled in the stem, perfect for enchanting romantic occasions. Their distinctive elegance and charm will help make any celebration one to remember. smedson.com Share by Laura Brown

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Festival Sparkling Wine Glasses

By Glass of Bubbly / 19th June 2014

Festival’s design is defined by a harmonious oval shape and seamless stem. The thinly-blown rim and lead-free crystal offers a glass which creates a truly satisfying drinking experience for your favourite sparkling wine. A simple luxury that is perfectly suited for everyday use. Festival glasses are durable and extremely breakage resistant. smedson.com Share by Laura…

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Westwell Special Cuvée 2010

By Glass of Bubbly / 18th June 2014

A dry and warm March/April got budburst off to a flying start. Then the frosts came, affecting many vineyards, but luckily not us! A cooler, but dry period in June produced decent, if small clusters, in our maiden vintage. The weather turned a little cooler in August and this delayed veraison till mid September when…

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