Glass of Bubbly
The Technology Behind Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta
Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta producers recognise the importance of technology in wine-making and pride themselves on their systems. It took seven years to complete the curent Ca’del Bosco cellar, immersed in the greenery of the vineyards and the Franciacorta woodlands. It was enlarged from 10,000 to 20,000 sq m. Owner Maurizio Zanella’s goal was not to double output…
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Castelnau Brut Blanc de Blancs 2003
Cellar master tasting notes: What with the frost in April and the summer heat wave, the 2003 vintage went down in our history. This blend had so much personality that it needed to be kept quietly in our cellars until it matured and calmed down. Today it offers such surprising aromatic lift and freshness on…
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Champagne Taittinger Reveals 14th Edition of Taittinger Collection
Champagne Taittinger has revealed the 14th edition of its prized Taittinger Collection. The renowned Brazilian photographer, Sebastião Salgado, has created the latest limited edition bottle for the 2008 vintage – the first Brazilian artist to do so and also the first time for a photographic artist. For Salgado, life and art are inseparable. He is…
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Grower Champagne: RL Legras
In 1808, Honoré Legras developed a fantastic vineyard on the Cote des Blancs, whose name comes from the white Chardonnay grape which dominates here. The family today still stands for the same passion and attention to detail that makes Champagne Legras great. Champagnes to try Legras Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Chouilly – L&S, £27.95 100%…
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DO Cava: Official Launch of Single Estate Cava
This new Premium classification will only include Cavas made with grapes from an exceptional estate or terroir and must be at least 10 years old with a maximum output of 8,000 kg per hectare and hand harvested. The Cavas must be fermented in bottle at least for 36 months. The chairman of the Cava Regulatory…
Read MoreNew Prosecco Bar for Bristol
Bristol is set to get it’s first Prosecco bar this month which will be located in The Mall at Cribbs Causeway. Prosecco has proven to be a hit in the city with a local restaurant and bar Brace & Brown’s Bottomless Prosecco Brunch booked up until August. Prosecco producer Scavi & Ray are behind the launch.…
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Bottomless Prosecco at Brace & Brown’s in Bristol
Brace & Browns is a bar and kitchen in the centre is Bristol which has been a hit since its opening in 2011. Specialising in tapas-style food, the venue offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with an intimate restaurant area for a relaxed and inviting experience. Enjoy an innovative and quirky take on tapas with a focus firmly on…
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Breaky Bottom English Sparkling Wine
Breaky Bottom is a winery based in Sussex which was founded in 1974 by Peter Hall. At the time, there were only a few dozen wine vineyards in the whole country, but Peter Hall saw the potential for grape-growing in the UK. Breaky Bottom is an isolated farmstead set in a beautiful secluded valley in the South Downs. There are…
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Where to Buy Welsh Sparkling Wine
Even though English sparkling wine might have the limelight, don’t forget that Wales is also producing world class bubbly. As demand goes up, more vineyards are being planted on the beautiful Welsh landscape. Here’s a few great Welsh sparkling wines you can buy in the UK: Glyndwr Sparkling Rosé Brut – Waitrose, £14.99 Glyndwr Sparkling Brut –…
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