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Roger Daltrey Cuvée Launch

Roger Daltrey Cuvée Launch

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th June 2016

To celebrate the launch of Champagne Charles Orban’s new Cuvée Roger Daltrey, Hedonism Wines are holding an evening of charity fundraising & Champagne tasting with Roger Daltrey himself in support of Teen Cancer America. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the rock legend in person & enjoy a Champagne reception featuring the exclusive Cuvée alongside a selection of canapés plus…

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Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta: A Work of Art Called Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st June 2016

If wine is art, Ca’del Bosco’s masterpiece is called Franciacorta and bears the unique, inimitable signature of Maurizio Zanella, Ca’del Bosco is the leading brand of bubblies with ultra-fine perlage bearing the name of the zone they’re made in, Franciacorta. A position reached thanks to the enthusiasm and passion of Maurizio Zanella who in the…

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The History of Bottega Prosecco

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th June 2016

Located in Bibano di Godega (TV), in the Prosecco area and a short distance from the vineyards of Collio, Cartizze, Amarone and Picolit. Bottega SpA has a three generations of history committed to wine. 1920’s – Domenico Bottega. The progenitor of the Bottega family was a passionate winemaker, who knew how to distinguish the best grapes…

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Orange Sparkling Wine - Vej Brut

Orange Sparkling Wine – Vej Brut

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th June 2016

Orange wines get their name from the darker, slightly orange tinge that the white wines receive due to their contact with the coloring pigments of the grape skins. Typically white wine production involves crushing the grapes and quickly moving the juice off the skins into the fermentation vessel. The skins contain color pigment, phenols and…

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Enjoy the Villa Sandi Experience

Enjoy the Villa Sandi Experience

By Glass of Bubbly / 19th June 2016

Villa Sandi has a long history and tradition as a quality producer of Prosecco. They are offering a special experience for Prosecco lovers and Italian wine lovers to try their premium Prosecco and Italian sparkling wines in selected restaurants in London until the 23rd June, with some dates in July to be announced. Experience Villa Sandi…

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The Technology Behind Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta

By Glass of Bubbly / 18th June 2016

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

Castelnau Brut Blanc de Blancs 2003

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th June 2016

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 Reveals 14th Edition of Taittinger Collection

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th June 2016

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

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th June 2016

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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