Glass of Bubbly
Choosing Bubbly to go with Your Chocolate Easter Eggs
Easter’s coming up, which means one thing… lots of chocolate. Why let the kids have all the fun? Treat yourself to some chocolate paired with a glass of bubbly! Chocolate with sparkling wine can actually be quite a tricky pairing if you want to get the best match, but there are ways to make the…
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Guide to Enjoying Champagne
Storage Store Champagne in a cool, dark place away from heat, light, vibrations and severe temperature variations. Champagne is ready to drink upon release, and, for the most part, does not improve with age. Bottles do not need to be stored on their sides. Chilling Before serving, chill the wine well but do not freeze it. Place…
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Fish, Chips and Fizz?
Has there been a shift in the perceptions of sparkling wine? Picture the scene. It’s 1920, the elite of society have grabbed life by both hands after the war, enjoying revelry and freedom which was quite new for those who had grown up in the Victorian age. Ladies with their cigarette holders and loose yet…
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Creamy, Crispy & Bubbly
Sparkling wine or Champagne paired with cheese might not sound natural. You might think, cheese goes best with red wine. If I tell you that sparkling wine or Champagne can be a very good companion with cheese, would you believe me? You should because it’s true! During my time at work and home, I have…
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Enjoy Bottomless Pizza & Prosecco in Manchester
Buca di Pizza is taking over the old Baltic Cellar site on Lloyd Street and is set to open this spring. They will be offering all-you-can-eat pizza and unlimited refills of Prosecco. This new venue follows on from their successful place in Leeds where diners have 90 minutes to enjoy their Pizza and Prosecco for…
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MP Calls for English Wine to be served in British Embassies
A proposed law to force British embassies around the world to buy and serve English and Welsh wines instead of Champagne, Prosecco and Cava is being introduced in the UK Parliament. Ms Ghani said “lack of consistency” meant the Diplomatic Service was missing opportunities to promote British produce abroad to nations such as India, China…
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Boutinot Buys Henners English Sparkling Wine
Henners Vineyard in Sussex has been bought by Boutinot for an undisclosed sum. Henners Vineyard was set up in 2007 by Lawrence Warr, a former Formula One engineer. Henners now has ten acres of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vines and produce three English sparkling wines – vintage, vintage resérve and a rosé. Boutinot, a…
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American Sparkling Wines
…Some Have French Champagne Makers Saying “C’est Bon!” In my early twenties, growing up in America, I always heard that French Champagnes, Dom Pérignon, Cristal, Veuve Clicquot, Taittinger, etc…, were the only type of sparkling wine you needed to drink. They were considered the best tasting and utilized the best grapes and proper production methods.…
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Champagne & Sparkling Wine Cocktails for St Patrick’s Day
Here are a few green recipes to create the perfect St Patrick’s party. Some useful ingredients are creme de menthe, Midori liqueur and of course, bubbly. St Patrick’s Day Cocktail 30ml Midori 25ml Irish Whisky Champagne or sparkling wine Pour the fizz into a flute first, then add the Midori and whisky to get a…
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