Glass of Bubbly
Romantic Bubbly Ideas for Valentine’s Day in London
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, but don’t worry, the capital is packed with things to do (although you might want to book it sooner rather than later!). Of course, whether it’s at a restaurant, on a boat or just at home, fizz is an important part of a Valentine’s date. Listen to royal love stories…
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‘British Fizz’ – Official Name for English Sparkling Wine?
English sparkling wine has finally hit the big apple and it seems the Americans have quickly come up with their own name for the drink, endearingly called ‘British Fizz’. Could this become the new protected name for the UK’s bubbly? Wine producers have been debating a catchy new name for the industry since the rise…
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Win a Bottle of Low Calorie Prosecco with Prosecco Watch (NOW CLOSED)
Win a bottle of low-calorie Prosecco To Enter: Simply Visit Glass of Bubbly on Facebook, like us and then comment on the Win Low-Cal Prosecco competition pinned to the top of the page! Cirotto Prosecco can be purchased from Just Perfect Wines UK Entrants only. Competition closes Feb 18th 2017. Over 18 entrants only please!…
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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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