Glass of Bubbly
Curry & Bubbly
Time for your usual weekly curry? Move over beer, it’s time we treated ourselves to a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine with our meal and it tastes even better. The finer bubbles in sparkling wine stimulate the palate and the aromas of Champagne (and many other sparkling wines) compliment the delightful spices in Indian…
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Relax with a Glass of Bubbly
Sharing some sparkling wine with your friends is great, however, sometimes a relaxing afternoon or evening to yourself warrants a little sparkle too. Treat yourself and open the bubbly to enjoy in a relaxing bubble bath, sitting quietly reading a book with a glass of bubbly is a decadent luxury in many people’s busy lifestyle…
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World’s Most Expensive Prosecco
Casanova Prosecco have launched an ultra-expensive ‘Swarovski Edition’ Prosecco DOC. There are two available: the standard 75cl bottle which is fully coated with 3,37 individual Swarovski crystals, and a larger magnum which has 6,145 crystals. The elegant standard bottle comes at a price of £1,290. Each bottle comes with a certificate of authenticity. As for…
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Sparkling Rosé Paired with Romantic Desserts
Pink bubbly is always popular on Valentine’s Day. How to make it even better? Pair it with something sweet… Sparkling Rosés First, it’s time to pick out the perfect fizz. You can find rosés from all around the world, from rosé Champagne, pink Cava and an elegant rosé English sparkling wine. There’s plenty available in…
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6 Reasons Why You Should Try South African Methode Cap Classique
Bubbly enthusiasts might know that South Africa is famed for its ‘Methode Cap Classique’ (MCC) wines. These are premium South African sparkling wines made in the Cape using the traditional method. South Africa’s sparkling wine region is growing and it’s an exciting time for the industry and for consumers who get to taste these delightful…
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Sparkling Wine Sales Help Aldi Rise to 5th Largest Supermarket
Despite the fact dry January has just ended, Aldi has had a 4% sales boost for wine and beer during the month. This means the German-owned Aldi has taken over The Co-op to become the UK’s 5th largest supermarket. Aldi’s total sales for the year, the 12 weeks up until January 29th 2017, rose 12.4%…
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Mushrooms: The Perfect Complement to Champagne & Sparkling Wine
Mushrooms are a tasty, low-calorie and a versatile ingredient that can be made in so many different ways. What’s even better, mushroom dishes taste beautiful paired with a glass of sparkling wine. Here are a few ideas to put together for your next dinner-to-impress. Creamy mushroom pasta A classic dish and a great choice for…
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Reims: A haven for Champagne, History and Culture
Whether you’re a Champagne enthusiast or just a curious traveller, the Champagne region is an incredible, historic and beautiful place to see. Reims and Epernay are considered the commercial centres of the Champagne region, despite neither technically being the capital – which is in fact Châlons-en-Champagne, just south of Reims. There’s so much to see…
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What’s the Biggest Champagne Bottle size?
There are 14 recognised sizes of Champagne and sparkling wine bottles in total, starting from the Piccolo (just a quarter of a standard bottle) up to the massive Melchizedek, 40 times the size of a standard bottle! In 2014, London’s biggest ever bottle of Champagne arrived at Searcy’s Champagne bar. The bottle of Champagne Drappier…
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