Glass of Bubbly

Make your own Prosecco Ice Lollies

By Glass of Bubbly / 8th August 2016

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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Is Champagne good for the skin

Can Champagne Improve your Hair & Skin?

By Glass of Bubbly / 8th August 2016

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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The Fizz Glass from Olly Smith

The Fizz Glass from Olly Smith

By Glass of Bubbly / 8th August 2016

Olly Smith has brought out The Fizz Glass, a new glass especially for bubblies and sweet wines. It features a short stem and beautiful bowl shape, is lightweight and delicate yet strong, and can be placed in cupboards and dishwashers with ease.  It shape brings out aromas and flavours, and its short stem makes it harder…

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Chadsey's Cairns Canadian Sparkling Wines

Chadsey’s Cairns Canadian Sparkling Wines

By Glass of Bubbly / 6th August 2016

Chadsey’s Cairns Winery is in Wellington, Ontario and is run by winemakers Vida Zalnieriunas and Dave Frederick and grape grower Richard Johnson. Particular highlights from Chadsey’s range are Power Take Off (aka the PTO) a charmat sparkling with Gamay and St. Laurent and a little Chenin Blanc and Rosessence, a charmat sparkling rosé made from…

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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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