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Champagne Uncorked – The House of Krug by Alan Tardi

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th May 2016

Alan Tardi, an American wine-food journalist and author has written a new book about Champagne. Champagne, Uncorked The House of Krug and the timeless allure of the World’s most celebrated drink is different from most of the Champagne books on the market in that it closely follows one house through the entire complex process of creating…

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Searcys Champagne and Meatballs Menu

Searcys Champagne and Meatballs Menu

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th May 2016

Champagne, pasta and meatballs are on the menu at Searcy’s One New Change in London’s city district. There’s a vibrant new menu available, celebrating the wonders of Italian food. The ‘pick and mix’ street-food style menu consists mostly of a variety of pasta, sauces and meatballs, as well as tasty sides, starters and desserts. Of course,…

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'The Who' Launch Limited Edition Champagne for 50th Anniversary

‘The Who’ Launch Limited Edition Champagne for 50th Anniversary

By Glass of Bubbly / 16th May 2016

Roger Daltrey, founder and lead singer of legendary British rock band The Who, will release a Champagne in honour of the bands 50th anniversary. The Limited edition Champagne Cuvée Roger Daltrey is being produced by Champagne house Charles Orban, located in the village of Troissy in the Marne Valley and produced using a blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir…

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Champagne Larmandier-Bernier

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier

By Glass of Bubbly / 14th May 2016

From the beginning of the 20th century, the Larmandier’s were making Champagne which quickly proved their quality as winemakers. In 1971, Philippe Larmandier, the grandson of Jules, created with his wife, Elisabeth Bernier, who owned vineyards in Vertus, Larmandier-Bernier Champagne. After the death of Phillipe, Elisabeth took over until their son, Pierre, returned after graduating. Today,…

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Rebuli Bastia Prosecco Frizzante Fii Spago

By Glass of Bubbly / 14th May 2016

Discover beautiful Prosecco from Rebuli Bastia. Frizzante Fii Spago   Tasting Notes Colour: straw yellow. Perlage: fine and persistent. Bouquet: delicately fruity and fragrant. Taste: expansive and sapid of a special versatility thanks also to the moderated bubbles. Conservation: Keep in a fresh room (12-18°), away from the light, in an vertical position. Avoid keeping…

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British Airways i360 Announce Nyetimber Sky Bar

British Airways i360 Announce Nyetimber Sky Bar

By Glass of Bubbly / 13th May 2016

The Nyetimber Sky Bar is set to become the most unique bar in the UK, located inside British Airways i360’s aerodynamically designed glass pod. Customers will glide slowly up to 138m for 360-degree views of Sussex while enjoying a glass of Nyetimber’s Classic Cuvee sparkling wine and other drinks from the South Downs region. British…

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Krug Uses Music to Introduce their New Grande Cuvée

Krug Uses Music to Introduce their New Grande Cuvée

By Glass of Bubbly / 13th May 2016

Champagne Krug has often expressed the connection between Champagne and music. Last year they released their Krug ID App that allowed consumers to scan the label to get a suggestion for the particular bottle’s ‘music pairing’. “The world of music and the world of Champagne share a common vocabulary: precision, expressiveness, roundness,” said Argentine pianist Marcela…

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Simon Robinson is New Chairman of English Wine Producers

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th May 2016

English Wine Producers, an organisation dedicated to promoting English and Welsh wine, has appointed a new chairman after a major overhaul. Simon Robinson from Hattingley Valley has taken up the helm, joined by other English wine experts including Tamara Roberts from Ridgeview, Frazer Thompson from Chapel Down and Anne Linder from Direct Wines. Robinson, along…

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Prosecco DOC Allocates an Extra 3,000 Hectares

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th May 2016

Fears of  Prosecco shortage are to be even further debunked after the DOC Consortium confirmed there will be a 3,000 hectare increase in vineyards allocated to Prosecco. 2015 was a record harvest which produced surplus Prosecco, meaning plenty of bottles to meet the high demand, particularly from the UK market where Prosecco is the best-selling sparkling wine.…

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