Glass of Bubbly
Sparkling Wine Grapes
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir are two grape varieties commonly blended together to produce sparkling wines and Champagne around the world. Pinot Meunier is sometimes added to enhance the character of the wine. Pinot Noir is one of the oldest grape varieties to be grown for the purpose of making wine from as early as the first century…
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Should Champagne houses list disgorgement dates on bottles?
Should Champagne houses and sparkling wine list disgorgement dates on their bottles? Most Champagne houses don’t put disgorgement dates on their bottles, however, Bruno Paillard have been putting disgorgement dates on their bottles for nearly 30 years and were the first to do so. Other Champagne houses that also list disgorgement dates include: Lanson, Krug, Dom Perignon, Bollinger, Tarlent, Charles…
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Charles Palmer Vineyards
Planted in 2006, the Charles Palmer exclusive 5 acre vineyard is fully south facing and sits on a bed of Kimmeridge clay just 5 metres above sea level, arguably putting it in the best place in England for growing and producing from its top quality Burgundy clone vines. The wine is produced from 100% estate…
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Bottega Gold Prosecco
Bottega was established in 1977 by Aldo Bottega and was taken over by his son Sandro in 1983. The big nineteenth-century farmhouse in Italy is surrounded by 10 hectares of vineyards. During Autumn 2001 Bottega Gold was launched in a limited edition. Bottega Gold is a Prosecco Doc Brut sparkling wine, from the Glera grapes, grown…
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What’s your favourite Champagne?
Champagne is not just a drink for weddings & celebrations it can be enjoyed at any time and not just as an aperitif, it can be enjoyed with many different types of foods. There are so many Champagnes that you may not know where to begin and what to try. The character of some Champagnes…
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Sparkling Wine Production
Most sparkling wines go through two fermentations: one to turn the grape juice into still wine (the base wine) and the second to turn the base wine into sparkling wine. The second fermentation involves adding yeast and sugar to the base wine. The yeast converts the added sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide (CO2 Gas) bubbles. The…
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Cloud 23 Champagne Bar Manchester
Cloud 23 is more than just a bar, it is a unique and memorable venue located at the highest point in Manchester, in the iconic Beetham Tower. Cloud 23 is on the 23rd floor of the Hilton Hotel, Deansgate. Sit with a glass of Champagne and look out at the panoramic views of Manchester through the floor-to-ceiling windows offering views across Manchester…
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Epernay Champagne Bar Leeds
There are two Epernay Champagne bars in the UK, one in Leeds, the other in Manchester. Leeds opened five years ago in the heart of the city centre at The Electric Press with an extensive selection of Champagne, comprising rare and exclusive bottles from more than 21 Champagne houses, ranging from larger established names, to small independent…
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Bolney Wine Estate
Bolney Wine Estate lies in an unrivalled position near the South Downs, with predominantly south facing sandstone slopes. We are specialist red wine producers, unique in the UK. We also specialise in rose, red and white sparkling wines, alongside others. All of our wines have won several awards including medals at The World’s Finest Glass…
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