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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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Stunning Ice White Champagne & Sparkling Wine Bottles
We often see sparkling wines in dark green bottles, usually with dark or neutral – sometimes colourful labels. It looks quite striking to see an icy white bottle so it’s no surprise the trend is becoming quite popular amongst Champagne and sparkling wine producers. White Champagne and sparkling wine bottles often signify that they are made…
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Sparkling Wines from Europe
Champagne, Prosecco, Cava, Crémant… there’s so many great sparkling wines being produced in Europe and it’s easier than ever to discover them all. The continent has a huge variety of styles, grapes and climates which make for some interesting tastes. The continent has some of the most famous sparkling wine regions in the world and…
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5 Ways to Spot a Great Prosecco
With this Italian bubbly becoming all the rage, why not step up your game and see if you can spot some higher-end Prosecco? 1. Says Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG A large area of north-eastern Italy produces Prosecco, but 2 small villages are designated with the best quality: Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. If it says ‘Prosecco DOC’ it…
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5 U.S. Sparkling Wines for Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day. It’s a day for flowers, chocolate and celebrations. A long-standing holiday used to symbolize love or the lack there of. It is a way to make single people feel bad for being single and men feel the need to live up to some overhyped made-up holiday. I’ll get off my soapbox. If the thought…
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