Glass of Bubbly
English Sparkling Wine Overtakes Cava on Wine Menus
According to Jascots, bubbly produced in England has overtaken Spanish Cava in many bars and venues. English sparkling wine is now the 3rd most listed sparkling wine on the menu, after Champagne and Italian bubbly (mostly Prosecco). Jascots recently reported a 24% sales rise in sparkling wine, wth English wines rising by 41%. The research…
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Tips to Impress with a Sparkling Valentine’s Meal
There’s something very romantic about a home cooked meal, enjoyed over candlelight with a glass of bubbly. Whether or not cooking is your strong point, you can always win over your date with a good bottle of sparkling wine. Here are some tips on how to impress during your meal! Set the mood Prepare before…
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How to Make a Champagne Toast in 16 Languages!
Show off your worldliness with these Champagne toasts from around the world… Santé (don’t forget to look everyone in the eye)! Chinese (Mandarin): Gān bēi (GAN BAY) 乾杯! Dutch: Proost! (PROWST) French: Santé! (SAWN-TEH) / À votre santé! (AH VOT-Ruh SAWN-TEH) German: Prost! (PROHST) Greek: Yiamas! (YAH MAS) Στην υγειά μας! (Stin iyá mas!) Hungarian:…
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Prosecco Applies for UNESCO World Heritage Status
In 2015, the Champagne region was granted world heritage status by UNESCO, and now it seems Italy’s most popular sparkling wine region is seeking the same. Italy’s National Commission for UNESCO has supported the application for the Prosecco region, specifically the areas of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, to become a heritage site. Italy has been planning…
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Perfect Champagne Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Champagne is one of the ultimate symbols of romance and luxury. It makes the perfect gift for your other half, your friends or even better – for yourself! Here’s some fantastic and romantic Champagnes you can easily pick up from store or order online: Lanson Rose & Black Mini Duo, £26 at MoonPig.com Can’t decide…
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Books to Enjoy While Drinking Champagne or Sparkling Wine
Just imagine, getting tucked into a good book with the perfect glass of bubbly in one hand. Just like Champagne and sparkling wine, there are so many different types of books, so there’s surely a perfect pair for whatever you’re reading (or re-reading). Fun & Light A bubbly, fruity sparkling wine is in order for…
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10 Things That Must Appear on All Champagne Labels
Wines produced with the ‘Champagne’ name must follow strict rules, including the production method, grapes used and areas produced, to ensure a quality sparkling wine. Those guidelines extend all the way to the label on the bottle. Here are the 10 things all Champagne labels have to include and what they mean: 1. ‘Appellation of…
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Winter Warmer Sparklers
We all need a bit of sparkle on these cold winter evenings. Nothing does it quite like drinking a glass of bubbly in front of a fire, while curled up under a blanket watching your favourite movie, perhaps even with a selection of cheese and crackers close to hand. So which ones should you stock…
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A Must-Visit Sparkling Wine Destination: Napa Valley, California
California is known for its warm weather, sunny coastlines, great cities and good wine! Each country has their own distinctive sparkling wines, so it’s fantastic to explore. The warm weather and incredible views don’t hurt either! Napa Valley is one of the most famous wine regions, with more than 450 wineries. Some big-name Champagne labels…
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