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Join In The English Harvest At Denbies

By Glass of Bubbly / 6th October 2016

Denbies Wine Estate is offering visitors the chance to participate in 2016’s exceptional harvest and take a peek behind the scenes at England’s largest single estate wine producer. Visitors will be given an introduction to grape picking on the 265-acre estate, which includes established varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as some…

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Sweet & Savoury Treats to Enjoy with Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 5th October 2016

Food company Caprera, who sell high-quality products from independent producers, have given us their top picks for pairing with Champagne. On the savoury side, CNWC Crackers Halen Môn Sea Salt Crackers offer a classic, non-invasive taste, ensuring that the taste of the Champagne is not compromised.  Featuring a satisfying crunch and sea salt from Anglesey, they…

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Unique Experience at Maison de Venoge Champagne House

By Glass of Bubbly / 5th October 2016

Opening of a venue unique in Champagne in the heart of the Maison de Venoge at Epernay A night within the walls of a prestigious Champagne House offering a totally unique experience has today become possible! The private mansion of the Maison de Venoge Champagne house, in the heart of Epernay on the Avenue de…

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Champagne AR Lenoble Partner with Jordan Winery

By Glass of Bubbly / 5th October 2016

The finest restaurants in the world welcome guests with a glass of Champagne and California’s Jordan Vineyard & Winery is embracing this tradition for all of its culinary events with the Jordan Cuvée by Champagne AR Lenoble. Debuting this month at Jordan’s ‘Sunken Treasure’ Halloween fête, this special bottling of AR Lenoble non-vintage brut celebrates…

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Exton Park has ‘Heart of Chalk & Stainless ‘Steel Resolve’

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th October 2016

At the heart of Exton Park lie two key components – the prized chalk terroir that imparts a unique, mineral character to the grapes and the policy of focussing on non-vintage wines that are backed by a growing ‘library’ of reserve wines from different plots and years. Both have had the spotlight shone on them…

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WSTA Introduces New English Wine Trail

By Glass of Bubbly / 3rd October 2016

The Wine and Spirit Trade Association have opened an English wine trail  The trail features 11 wineries spread over the south-east of England including sparkling wine producers Furleigh Estate, Hattingley Valley, Hambledon and Ridgeview. Each stop on the trail welcomes the public to sample and buy their sparkling wine. Some vineyards run tours and others…

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Sparkling Red Wines: A World Waiting To Be Discovered

By Glass of Bubbly / 3rd October 2016

There are three main styles of sparkling red wine, Australian sparkling Shiraz, Italian Lambrusco and Brachetto d’Acqui. There are a variety of styles of Lambrusco from dry, Secco, to sweet, Dulce, with flavours such as strawberries or blueberries. Brachetto d’Acqui also from Italy has rich floral aromas and pairs very well with chocolate. Sparkling Shiraz…

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Champagne Armand de Brignac Launches Blanc de Noirs A2

By Glass of Bubbly / 3rd October 2016

Champagne Armand de Brignac announces the global launch of the second assemblage of its ultra-prestige cuvée expression, Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs Assemblage Two (A2). Just 2,333 bottles of Armand de Brignac Blanc de Noirs A2 were created and disgorged on June 20 2016, an even smaller production than the inaugural blend, ensuring that…

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Pink Champagne in Cardiff for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Glass of Bubbly / 1st October 2016

Cardiff’s Park Plaza Hotel is putting on a pink afternoon tea throughout October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Alongside a glass of Mercier Champagne, guests can enjoy finger sandwiches, strawberry cupcakes, pink macarons, Champagne and strawberry jelly with Chantilly cream, sultana scones, Welsh cakes, Devonshire clotted cream and strawberry jam, served on a three tier…

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