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Private noSO: the original perception of Prosecco Superiore

By Glass of Bubbly / 31st October 2016

Private noSO is a unique and rare Prosecco Superiore DOCG is perfect as a gift for the year’s most anticipated toast. The result of more than ten years of research, Private noSO Prosecco Superiore, created without added sulphites. NoSO is one of the original expressions of the Glera grape variety, which, together with Relio, Garnei…

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First Sparkling Wine from Catalonia for Torres Family

By Glass of Bubbly / 31st October 2016

The Torres family is introducing its first sparkling wine produced in Catalonia using the traditional method. Cuvée Esplendor Vardon Kennett 2013 is produced at the Torres vineyards in the Penedès. The blend comprises Pinot Noir and Chardonnay as well as a small amount of Xarel-lo, which are all carefully selected and hand-picked. The sparkling wine…

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Champagne Paul Goerg Launch New Vintage

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th October 2016

Champagne Paul Goerg launch their latest vintage 2007. 2007 is an unusual vintage, one of the few in Champagne when harvest started in August, like 2003 and 2011. After a very hot and sunny spring, the following months were rather gloomy with a lot of rain. Nevertheless, this cool weather did not impact the vines…

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Discover the Veneto Prosecco Region

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th October 2016

Veneto is a valley north of Venice, located between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, famous for its Prosecco. Veneto is one of Italy’s most important wine-growing areas, overall, Veneto produces more bottles of DOC wine than any other area in Italy. One-fifth of Italy’s foreign tourism head towards Veneto, which is the first region in Italy in…

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Champagne Charles Gouthière et Fils

By Glass of Bubbly / 27th October 2016

Excellent Champagnes are produced by many families and companies, in this area of France. For a special occasion, indeed, what could be better than a glass (or two) of sparkling Champagne? Grape varieties, used for Champagne productions, include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The Champagne region of France produces an abundance of superb grapes,…

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Simpsons Sparkling in North Downs of Kent

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th October 2016

October 26th 2016 – Charles and Ruth Simpson proudly officially open their new winery in Barham, Kent. Valued members of the national wine press and trade were there to enjoy the moment with them and the ever friendly and engaging Oz Clarke was asked to cut the ribbon and deliver a highly entertaining and educational…

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Marks & Spencer to Stock Champagne Lanson

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th October 2016

Proud Royal Warrant Holders and one of the oldest family-run Champagne Houses, Champagne Lanson will have its Extra Age Brut NV (with gift box) on the shelves of 220 Marks & Spencer branches for the first time in the store’s history. Sue Daniels, Marks & Spencer says: “We are delighted to have Champagne Lanson’s Extra…

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Bottomless Prosecco Brunch in Cardiff

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th October 2016

New restaurant in Cardiff offers fine weekend dining with bottomless brunch – the only one in the capital. Grey is located at the Hilton Hotel on Kingsway and they’re offering free-flowing Prosecco with brunch , which includes dishes like eggs Benedict, Florentine and Royale. Other savoury dishes include Welsh rarebit with grilled streaky bacon and…

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Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims

Discover Champagne in Reims

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th October 2016

Reims is a city steeped in history and for more than 1,000 years, 33 French kings were crowned at its Cathédrale Notre-Dame. It is also at the heart of France’s Champagne region. Only wines made in the area can have the name Champagne. Reims has five sites that have official UNESCO World Heritage status, with the latest…

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