Glass of Bubbly
Romantic Train Ride with Prosecco for Valentine’s Day
What could be more romantic than travelling through the English countryside with your date while sharing a bottle of bubbly? Pop down to Tunbridge Wells, less than an hour from London, to experience a charming Valentine’s Day on one of Spa Valley’s heritage trains. You will travel though the countryside of Groombridge and High Rocks…
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Celebrity Interview: Simon McCoy
Simon is a BBC TV News presenter. He was a producer at the launch of Sky News – and stayed there for 16 years – as Royal Correspondent and presenter. Where’s the most memorable place you’ve enjoyed a Glass of Bubbly? On the deck of the Royal yacht Britannia. The Queen was hosting a drinks…
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Explore English Wine in Aid of Dandelion Time
New for 2017, Biddenden Vineyards is excited to invite visitors to join one of its Charity Tours for £1, in aid of Dandelion Time, which take place every Saturday morning and Wednesdays June to September, at 10am at the vineyards, Gribble Bridge Lane, Biddenden, Ashford, Kent TN27 8DF. The Charity Tours, are a perfect introduction…
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Vegan Foods to pair with (Vegan) Bubbly!
It’s Veganuary! Whether you’re a long-term vegan or just dipping your toes, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy a good meal and glass of fizz. Check out these vegan-friendly Champagnes and sparkling wines – then it’s time to decide, what food to pair with it? Sparkling wine is really versatile and pairs with almost anything, from sweet…
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Can you Understand Basic Champagne Lingo?
As with most industries, the Champagne and sparkling wine industry is full of jargon and specialist terminology. While it’s not necessary to know, if you want to enhance your sparkling wine-buying experience, understanding some of the most common words can help a surprising amount… and they’re quite simple (if you don’t mind learning a bit…
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Majestic Wines Sales Saved by Sparkling Wine
Wine retailer Majestic also felt the boost from sparkling wines sales this Christmas period after reporting a 15% increase in revenues. According to Financial Times, 3% were accounted for by Champagne and 12% of those sales were thanks to sparkling wine. Christmas is the most important time for sales at Majestic, usually accounting for a…
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6 New Year’s Resolutions for Sparkling Wine Lovers
What are some fun fizz resolutions to make 2017 sparkle? Here are a few changes you could try and make this year… 1. Taste English sparkling wine If you haven’t already, we highly recommend putting it on your to-do list. English bubbly is getting more recognition than ever and is now available at many supermarkets.…
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How to Taste Champagne & Sparkling Wine Like a Pro
Been given a fancy bottle of bubbly? Now’s the perfect time to learn how to get the most from tasting it (and show off to your friends). These are some basic tips to get you started: Firstly, make sure the Champagne or sparkling wine is cold – but not too cold. For a non-vintage, around…
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Win a Bottle of BAFTA-Labelled Taittinger Champagne (NOW CLOSED)
The BAFTA Film Awards celebrate the best in film and the awards ceremony will take place on Sunday 12th February 2017 at the Royal Albert Hall. As keen supporters of the arts, Champagne Taittinger are the proud official Champagne Partner to BAFTA. Taittinger and are delighted to offer you the chance to sip like a…
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