Glass of Bubbly
Prosecco Wins as UK’s No.1 Bubbly on New Year’s Eve
Prosecco is still the UK’s number one bubbly as sales on New Year’s Eve topped all other sparkling wines, including Champagne. According to data from Epos Now, between New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in a study across 800 UK pubs, Prosecco accounted for 18% of drinks sales. Champagne was not far behind at…
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Export Record for English Sparkling Wine
The UK drinks industry is celebrating a huge year for English sparkling wine exports. In 2016, English sparkling wine producers managed to secure 8 more export markets, bringing the total up to 27 countries. Sparkling wine makes up almost 70% of the UK’s wine production and is quickly becoming renowned globally thanks to its high…
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Ars Collecta – The New Premium Cava Collection from Codorníu
In wine terms at least, the end of the year often seems synonymous with festive sparklers. Prosecco keeps on attracting the punters, Champagne is always there for that special occasion and supermarket shelves remain adorned with seasonal offers on different styles of sparkling wine. Cava is always an option and one of the best known…
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Valentine Canapés
Valentine Canapés with Hartz Barn Wines Black Bead Sparkling La Grein 2006. “Roses are red, so is my wine. Refill my glass & I’ll be just fine” Barossa Valley and red wine go hand in hand. Like bread & cheese or chocolate & strawberries, red grape varieties love growing in this historical area of South Australia.…
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Warden Abbey Community Vineyard Launch First Sparkling Wine
Volunteers at Warden Abbey Community Vineyard in Bedfordshire were popping corks over the festive season to mark the launch their very first sparkling wine. Warden Abbey Brut 2014 is the first sparkling wine to be produced since the vineyard was taken on by Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity in 2010. Vineyard manager Jane Markham said “Releasing…
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Celebrity Interview: Charlene White
Charlene is an ITV News presenter. Charlene is a news presenter for ITV News London’s flagship 6pm show and weekend national news programmes for ITV News. Charlene has interviewed major political figures such as David Cameron and Tony Blair, as well as global music stars such as Jay-Zand Beyoncé and film stars including Will Smith…
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Win 6 Bottles of Champagne Menor 88 (NOW CLOSED)
The Champagne House was created in 1902 and everything is hand-made, including the bottles. Making every black painted bottle unique each with a golden colour cabochon for easily opening the muselet. Menor was a horse who worked in the vineyard. He was raised by Pierre-Jacques, the Cellar Master. He transported the grape during the harvests…
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Win a Sunrise Virgin Balloon Flights Gift Package for Two Worth £229 (NOW CLOSED)
Here’s your chance to reach new heights on this once-in-a-lifetime hot air balloon ride experience. Choose from over 100 launch locations across England, Scotland and Wales and go up, up and away with someone special one weekday morning. Float over incredible landscapes in an iconic Virgin balloon and see beautiful Britain like never before. After…
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10 Reasons why you may have Fewer Bubbles in your Glass of Prosecco
Fewer bubbles in your glass of Prosecco is virtually never to do with poor quality fizz. 1. Detergent residue on your glass Any traces of detergent left on the inside of your glass will kill bubbles. Make sure you rinse your glasses well, and then rinse again. 2. Using a cloth laundered in fabric softener…
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