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How is the Price of Champagne Decided?

By Glass of Bubbly / 5th August 2016

How exactly is the price of a bottle of Champagne worked out and why is it often more expensive than other types of sparkling wine? To determine the price of a bottle of wine, there’s many factors which can come into play. Vintage or Non-Vintage? One of the more obvious ones is whether a Champagne is vintage…

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How to make Champagne Sorbet at home!

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th August 2016

Champagne sorbet anyone? Yes I hear you say and most certainly you should not pass on the opportunity of trying some as it is simply divine! The beauty of Champagne sorbet is that you can make it from home and yes it is a simple to action home recipe and the ingredients will mean you’ll just…

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Marks & Spencer Introduce 'Riosecco' for the Olympics

Marks & Spencer Introduce ‘Riosecco’ for the Olympics

By Glass of Bubbly / 4th August 2016

Marks & Spencer has launched Riosecco, a crisp and refreshing sparkling wine from Brazil, to mark the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio. Riosecco is made in the same way as Prosecco, but in the Serra Gaúcha region of Brazil, where Glera grapes grow abundantly.  It is described as crisp and refreshing, with peach, apricot, and citrus…

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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly on the River Thames

By Glass of Bubbly / 3rd August 2016

Spend an idyllic summer’s evening on the banks of the River Thames with High Timber’s stunning terrace. High Timber restaurant, with its terrace overlooking the River Thames offers sensational panoramic views of London, is the perfect place to enjoy refreshing glass of bubbly, as well as delicious modern British dishes with a South African twist.  Open…

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Enjoy Dom Pérignon Champagne at Bar Baccarat

Enjoy Dom Pérignon Champagne at Bar Baccarat

By Glass of Bubbly / 3rd August 2016

Liverpool’s Bar Baccarat Lounge, a joint venture between Kingdom nightclub and Dom Perignon, has enjoyed a wildly successful month since opening on 2nd July. It has been fully booked every Saturday night, with excellent feedback and rebookings from its first guests, who have been impressed by the Lounge’s offerings of Dom Pérignon by the glass…

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Champagne Bruno Paillard Launches N.P.U. Nec Plus Ultra 2003

Champagne Bruno Paillard Launches N.P.U. Nec Plus Ultra 2003

By Glass of Bubbly / 3rd August 2016

Champagne Bruno Paillard has launched the fifth vintage of its Prestige Cuvée, N.P.U. ‘Nec Plus Ultra’, in the UK.  Literally translating as ‘there is nothing beyond’, the concept of N.P.U. ‘Nec Plus Ultra’ is to create an ultimate expression, producing – without constraints of cost – the greatest possible Champagne. Having created previous vintages from…

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Enjoy Champagne at Lord’s

By Glass of Bubbly / 2nd August 2016

A trip to Lord’s doesn’t just have to mean watching overs from the stands for hours on end.  Their match day hospitality packages mean you can enhance your visit with luxury settings, premium food and, of course, Champagne. County Cricket Packages For the passionate cricket fan, Lord’s recommends a traditional county match day hospitality package…

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Tourism at Domaines Paul Mas in South of France

Tourism at Domaines Paul Mas in South of France

By Glass of Bubbly / 2nd August 2016

This summer, visitors to Domaines Paul Mas vineyards in Montagnac have the option of staying in one of two newly-created luxury suites.  Located in the heart of the vineyards, and mere steps from Domaines Paul Mas award-winning restaurant, Côte Mas, the suites feature high-standard furnishings, complimentary wi-fi, climate control, and Nespresso coffee machines.  Guests can…

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Louis Roederer Releases 2009 Cristal

Louis Roederer Releases 2009 Cristal

By Glass of Bubbly / 2nd August 2016

The 2009 vintage of Louis Roederer’s prestige cuvée, Cristal, has gone on sale for around £549 for six bottles, or just over £1,000 per dozen. The price is similar to its 2006 and 2007 vintages. It is anticipated that its value will rise in years to come, in the same way that vintages of Cristal…

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