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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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The Fizz Glass from Olly Smith
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 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?
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!
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 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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