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Rebuli Bastia, Prosecco from the Cartizze Hills
Rebuli Bastia winery was born in Saccol, in the heart of Valdobbiadene DOCG at the feet of the Bastìa hill, the beginning of the narrow but famous zone called Cartizze. Of small dimensions, but of great prestige, the company Azienda Agricola Rebuli Michele is the fruit of 5 generations lived among these wonderful as hard hillside…
Read MoreThe Fizzy Tarté, New Champagne Bar in Lake District
A cosy and stylish new Champagne bar and café has opened in Bowness in the Lake District area. Called The Fizzy Tarté, the bar specialises in French fare: Champagne, cocktails, coffee and even a French patisserie. The ‘city bar’ style venue hopes to appeal to those looking for an upmarket experience and give a boost to…
Read More5 Course Champagne Pairing Menu in Liverpool
The Art School restaurant in Liverpool held its first ever Champagne and food tasting menu, pairing 5 courses with 5 Champagnes. Chef Patron Paul Askew and his team crafted a menu paired alongside 5 Charles Heidsieck Champagnes. The courses included a variety of food from canapés, seafood, fish to duck. Chef Paul Askew is a North…
Read MoreDiscover a Diamond in Every Bottle of Diamant Classique Sparkling Wine
There are only a few regions in the world that are simultaneously endowed with the quintessential terroir to produce two of the world’s most sought-after luxury products, namely – diamonds and wine. South Africa has been well documented as being one of these regions. Producing some of the world’s most celebrated diamonds for over a…
Read MoreHattingley Valley Offers UK’s First Winemaking Apprenticeship
England’s wine industry has exploded over the last few years and to encourage young people to get involved in this exciting and dynamic industry, Hattingley Valley Wines has teamed up with The Worshipful Company of Vintners to offer a winemaking apprenticeship. Simon Robinson, Chairman of Hattingley Valley explains the rationale behind this initiative: “This May…
Read MoreChampagne Geoffroy now with Armit Wines
Grower Champagne house Geoffroy has been added to Armit Wines portfolio. Armit Wines is one of the leading online wine merchants for the UK. Based in Notting Hill and with an office in Hong Kong, Armit Wines is recognised for the quality of its portfolio with a number of prestigious exclusive agencies. Located in the heart of the…
Read MorePommery to Enter English Sparkling Wine Market
Champagne Pommery will be working with English producers to create a sparkling wine that should be on sale by 2019. Thierry Gasco, Pommery’s chef de cave, will be selecting English grapes and working with the award-winning winemaker Emma Rice at the Hattingley Valley winery in Hampshire. They have also kept their options open for planting vineyards…
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