Glass of Bubbly
Celebrity Interview: Victoria Graham (McCoy)
Victoria is a presenter on BBC Spotlight. She is married to Simon McCoy, loves to sing, cook and most of all, be out with her dogs Grizzle and Scampi. Where’s the most memorable place you’ve enjoyed a Glass of Bubbly? It has to be on stage at a Barry Manilow concert in Las Vegas. I’m…
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Pink Bubbly Cocktails for Valentine’s Day
Who needs to go out on a date when you have Champagne and Prosecco cocktails? Strawberry Mint Prosecco 1 mint leaf 3 handfuls of strawberries Bottle of Prosecco or other sparkling wine Using the back of a spoon, sieve the mint leave and strawberries into a bowl. Keep chilled until ready to serve, then add…
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Wine Merchant Reports 24% Jump in Sparkling Wine Sales
Jascots Wine Merchants, specialist wine supplier to restaurants, hotels and caterers, has reported a 24% sales jump of sparkling wines. English wines have proven particularly popular, rising by 41% in sales as Jascot has added 7 new English wines to their site under its own section. They have wines from Bolney, Three Choirs and Lyme…
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5 Picturesque Vineyards Close to London for a Day Trip
There are many fantastic sparkling wine producers right at home, with new ones popping up all the time. They make a great day-trip out of London, where you can tour the lovely vineyards and taste quality English bubbly. Here’s just a few options to try who offer a great variety of affordable tours, tastings, food…
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How Long Can I Keep my Champagne Before Drinking it?
Maybe you want to stock your cellar with bubbly or have recently discovered an old bottle in the back of the basement and you’re wondering if it’s still good to drink. Non-vintage Champagnes can be aged for around 3 years, provided they are correctly stored in a cool, dark environment. If you have managed to get…
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Slight Decrease in Champagne Shipments after Bumper 2015
After the record-breaking sales in 2015, The Comité Champagne have revealed an estimated 2% drop in Champagne shipments worldwide in comparison. The biggest changes have been in the French and UK markets, with 2 thirds of the 6 million bottle decline from France alone. The UK had a fall of around 3 million bottles, while…
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Champagne Luxury on a Budget
We all want a bit of luxury now and again – and why not? With more Champagne and sparkling wine choices than ever, there’s always a wine for every budget. Here’s a few for you Champagne-lovers! Champagne supermarket deals under £15 You can buy Louis Delaunay Brut NV, a lovely blend with peach flavours and…
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Windsor Great Park English Sparkling Wine
Windsor Great Park is a sparkling wine that offers richness and finesse. Pale gold in colour with a delicate toasted brioche, apricot and citrus aroma and the flavour of lemon, stone fruit with a toasty length. 16,700 Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vines were planted in a seven-acre, south-facing patch of the park owned by the…
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New 5yr Sponsorship & Lanson-Branded Champagne Bar for The O2
Champagne Lanson has renewed a five-year agreement with The O2, the world’s number one music and entertainment venue. Negotiated by AEG Global Partnerships, the deal will renew the partnership that has been in place since 2008 and gives Champagne Lanson the official pouring rights at all public bars at The O2. In addition, a new…
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