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Hampshire Beats Sussex at the First Wine Olympics
Hampshire was the winner at the world’s first One Day Vineyard Olympics held at Jenkyn Place, Bentley near Alton and hosted by Simon and Camilla Bladon. With the home team posting a triumphant win, and raising over £700 for the Benevolent. The seven Vineyards of Hampshire – Cottonworth, Danebury, Exton Park, Jenkyn Place, Hattingley Valley,…
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Perth Champagne Club Flew High on Fraud
We do love our industry as it holds so much wealth in talent and diversity, so many stories of success and even those ones of tragedy will bring the industry closer together and find you friends you never thought you had. It is rare to have the good name of Champagne brought into negative light,…
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New Limited Edition Ayala Rosé
A very refreshing looking design from Ayala for their rosé No 8 is now available. Described on the official Ayala website as: “An authentic expression of the House’s creative spirit… This cuvee also shines thanks to its creative and innovative graphic conception: the distinguished label and original lines of the gift case echo the femininity and…
Read MoreHow to Make Home Made Champagne Ice Cream!
How can you treat yourself and your guests any better than by offering them a glass of Champagne? Well, now I think you can really build up your popularity points by offering them Champagne ice cream and the beauty of this little trick is that you can do it from home and it is easy to…
Read MoreChampagne Doyard-Mahé
Maurice Doyard founded the vineyards that produce Champagne Doyard-Mahé in 1941, today they are run by his grandson Philippe and his great-granddaughter, Carole. Their six hectares of vineyards in Vertus comprise 90% Chardonnay grapes and they vinify around 50,000 bottles per year. They pride themselves on their wines’ finesse, elegance and aromatic power. Since 1992,…
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European Waterways Announces Champagne Cruises
European Waterways are offering five new Champagne Cruises in Champagne, France, aboard the Panache luxury hotel barge in 2017. Departing on June 11th, 18th and 25th, and July 2nd and 9th, Panache can accommodate up to 12 passengers in luxurious comfort and features a crew of six, including an English speaking guide, gourmet chef and…
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Make Strawberry Prosecco Jam with Tate & Lyle
This Prosecco strawberry jam is just perfect for adding an extra sparkle this summer, ideal for serving with scones and clotted cream and of course a glass of fizz for the perfect afternoon tea. Ingredients: 1kg strawberries, washed, hulled, and halved if large 150ml Prosecco 1kg jam sugar Instructions: Put the strawberries into a large saucepan and…
Read MoreMake your own Prosecco Ice Lollies
Now what more would you want than a chilled glass of Prosecco whilst enjoying some summer sun? What about some Prosecco ice lollies! You’ll be pleased to know that you now can because they are that simple to make you’ll have them ready to eat tomorrow by following this simple home made recipe: What do…
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Can Champagne Improve your Hair & Skin?
The answer is yes, perhaps it can – and we don’t just mean by drinking it, but actually applying it to your hair and skin! These beauty tips are great if you have any last drops of sparkling wine leftover, so don’t throw it away just yet. Indulge yourself like Marilyn Monroe in a Champagne bath (or, close…
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