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Casanova – Prosecco Made with Passion
Giacomo Girolamo Casanova was an 18th century adventurer and writer. Born 2nd April 1725, in Venice, Italy, he lived for 73 years. Casanova entered the university of Padua at just twelve years old, graduating at seventeen, with a degree in law. Casanova had numerous encounters with females during his life. He also reportedly became a…
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Cazcabel Blanco Tequila and Prosecco Cocktail
A cocktail in time for the festive times ahead with Cazcabel Blanco Tequila and Scavi and Ray Prosecco: 30ml Cazcabel Blanco Tequila 30ml Aperol 20ml Grapefruit Juice Topped up with Scavi and Ray Prosseco
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Organic Vineyard in East Sussex Launches its 1st English Sparkling Wine
Oxney Organic Estate in East Sussex, has launched Classic 2014, its first organic English sparkling wine. The Classic 2014 sparkling wine is made by renowned winemaker David Cowderoy. It is made from Chardonnay (40%), Pinot Noir (30%) and Pinot Meunier (30%) using the traditional method and has a low dosage of 4g/l. The wine spent a…
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Furleigh Estate launches Blanc de Noirs & New Classic Cuvées
Furleigh Estate in Dorset, has just released three new sparkling wines to add to its expanding portfolio –a Blanc de Noirs 2014, along with new Classic Cuveė 2013 and Classic Cuveė 2014. With a track record of international awards behind him, Furleigh’s winemaker Ian Edwards is keen to keep consumers on their toes when it…
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Bluebell Vineyard Estates Reveals Full Rebrand
Bluebell Vineyard Estates, East Sussex, has unveiled a full rebranding across its wine labels, website and marketing materials in a move to modernise the brand, increase brand appeal to a broader audience and ensure that the branding reflects the premium nature of the wines. “We are so excited to reveal our new branding and website,…
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Digby Earns its Stars & Stripes
The whirlwind launch of Digby Fine English in the United States last month has seen its flagship, 2010 Vintage Reserve Brut, being listed at Alinea in Chicago which has three Michelin stars. Trevor Clough, CEO of Digby, commented: “Chef Grant Achatz’s Alinea is famous for blurring the lines between art, theatre and food, a glorious…
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Can English Sparkling Wine Overtake Prosecco?
English sparkling wine is made in the same way as Champagne, with a second fermentation in the bottle. Prosecco, however, is made using the Charmat method, where the second fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks. Because Prosecco is quicker to make it has a cheaper price point compared to English sparkling wine which takes longer…
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Bottomless Prosecco in Nottingham
Enjoy bottomless Prosecco with brunch in Nottingham. Oaks, Bromley Place Enjoy a bottomless brunch on a Saturday with avocado on sourdough toast, sirloin steak or crab burger. Copper Cafe Enjoy a relaxing Sunday brunch with bottomless prosecco, bellinis or mimosas. Belgo Enjoy bottomless Prosecco with mussels and frites. Red Dog Saloon Enjoy bottomless Prosecco with eggs and…
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Sparkling Wine for Thanksgiving
This Thursday, 24th November 24th is Thanksgiving Day, which traditionally kicks off the ‘holiday season’ in the United States. On December 26, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a joint resolution of Congress changing the national Thanksgiving Day from the last Thursday in November to the fourth Thursday. Eating turkey is actually more associated with…
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