Glass of Bubbly
New Cava de Paraje Calificada Designation Approved
A new designation Cava de Pareja has been officially approved by the Cava Regulatory Board under the Ministry of Agriculture. This is a new category that will allow Cavas produced with grapes from a place that determines how exceptional its climate and geological conditions are. The Regulatory Council will officially present the qualified Cavas on June 13…
Read MoreCa’del Bosco Cuvée Prestige Franciacorta
Cuvée Prestige Identity A virtue found in the etymology of an ancient word. From idem, or same, a set of homogenous characteristics that comprise an entity. Cuvée Prestige, the essence of Franciacorta in Ca’del Bosco style, a jewel created in 2007. The essence of love for wine and of thirty years’ experience gained day by…
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The Range of Champagne Henri Abelé
Brut Traditionnel NV (40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier) Exceptional ripeness on the palate. Toasty, honey, and cinnamon flavours. This elegant cuvée has a full bodied, generous aftertaste. Champagne Blanc de Blancs NV (100% Chardonnay) The Chardonnay expresses itself beautifully in this cuvée featuring a wide range of flavours. Straightforward on the palate…
Read MoreFirst Ever Global ‘Moët Day’ on June 11th 2016
Moët & Chandon is inviting Champagne lovers to an ‘unmissable global celebration of living #TheNow’ on June 11th – the first ever global ‘Moët Day’. Countries around the world – from France to Hong Kong, Mexico to Japan – will see a series of parties and activations, with the UK scheduling a number of events…
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A Father’s Day Gift from Armand de Brignac Gold Brut
Father’s Day calls for a celebration and what better way to celebrate than with a bottle of Champagne Armand de Brignac Gold Brut, the ultimate prestige gift. Armand de Brignac Gold Brut is ideal for the seriously dapper Dad with discerning taste. It comes in a striking gold metal bottle with exquisite French pewter labels…
Read MoreHow Ca’del Bosco Franciacorta is Made
Ca’del Bosco explains how they create their fantastic Franciacorta, from grape to bottle. The harvest The Ca’del Bosco harvest begins around August 20th with the grapes destined for the ‘base’ of Franciacorta, the Chardonnay, picked strictly by hand and collected into small crates holding about 15 to 17 kg each. Picking the base grapes for the…
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Autumn 2016 Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting on the River Thames!
Following on from the success of our Spring Champagne & Sparkling Wine tasting in Mayfair, London, where over 170 labels exhibited and over 200 industry professionals attended, we now have organised our Autumn tasting which will be on HQS Wellington on the River Thames 4th October 2016, 10:30am – 5:30pm. At our Spring tasting,…
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Champagne Henri Abelé
Théodore Vander Veken established his Champagne house in Reims in 1757 and Henri Abelé, not wishing to rush, then merged the company of his ancestors on his mother’s side with that of his father under the single name Abelé – Vander Veker, in 1908. Despite more than 250 years of history, the Henri Abelé name has…
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Snooze Wine Bar in Llandudno, North Wales
Enjoy Llandudno beautiful coastal views while enjoying a glass of bubbly at Snooze Wine Bar. Themed after the ingenious works of controversial welsh poet Dylan Thomas, Snooze adds a touch of Victorian elegance to the stunning northern Welsh landscape. To keep up it’s sophisticated vibe, Snooze does require a ‘smart yet relaxed’ dress code. It aims…
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