Glass of Bubbly
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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A Glimpse of Argentine Sparkling Wine
I saw it on my first evening in Mendoza, when my future father-in-law took me to an Asado (don’t call it ‘Barbecue’) with his friends. I am sure it goes under dozens of names around the globe, but here in Argentina it is known as ‘Lemon Champ’: sparkling wine, preferably Extra Brut, with a scoop…
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Capital of Cava: Sant Saduní d’Anoia
The town where it bubbles in every corner. The Capital of Cava is not well known to many people, although it is so close to Barcelona. Sant Saduní d’Anoia is situated just 40km west of the Catalonian capital and it was here Cava was first born. Since then the town has become the home of…
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Perfect Sparkling Wines for Mother’s Day
Don’t forget to treat your mum this Mother’s Day – Sunday 26th March. A couple of glasses of bubbly shared together is a wonderful way to celebrate the day, so here are a few great bottles you can pick up that any mum would love. Villa Jolanda Prosecco Extra Dry (On offer: £7 at Asda)…
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How to Choose Bubbly Based on Your Favourite Fruits
Some people prefer a drier, toastier sparkling wine, but if you’re a fan of fruity notes in your bubbly, there’s plenty choice out there. Here’s some quick advice and great choices for deliciously fruity bubbly, from dry to sweet. Tropical fruits: Prosecco is known for it’s light and fruity flavour which makes it an easy…
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