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Collalto Prosecco, Historic Producers from Treviso

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th May 2016

Azienda Agricola Conte Collalto is one of the most historic and prestigious producers in the Province of Treviso, a leading family in the history as far back as 958 AD. Collalto sources its grapes exclusively from its own estate vineyards, producing an unmistakable elegant, confident and delicious wine. Collalto possesses a profound understanding of Conegliano…

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Celebrity Interview: Shaun Wallace

Celebrity Interview: Shaun Wallace

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th May 2016

Shaun is known for being one of the Chasers on ITV’s quiz show The Chase where he has the nicknames The Dark Destroyer, The Barrister and The Legal Eagle. He won the 2004 series of Mastermind and has been a Barrister since 1986, working on some relatively high profile cases. He is a senior criminal…

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Major Breakthrough for English Wines in the USA

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th May 2016

English wines achieve a major export breakthrough as The British Bottle Company announces a partnership with Vine Street Imports to make its portfolio available throughout the USA. The British Bottle Company represents twenty premium British drinks brands including English sparkling wine. A selection of these will now be imported by Vine Street and sold via…

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The Story of Wiston Estate Winery

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd May 2016

The Wiston Estate has been owned and managed by the Goring family since 1743. It straddles the chalky slopes of the South Downs. Sussex beef herds, grazing sheep and arable crops have been part of the Estate landscape for centuries. It was not until the arrival of Harry Goring’s wife, Pip, in 1972 that the…

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London Wine Week 23-29 May 2016

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd May 2016

Now in its third year, London Wine Week was created as a chance to open the doors to some of London’s best wine bars, showcasing the fantastic Sommeliers and diverse wine offerings to an increasingly large number of eager young consumers. More than 125 of the city’s most celebrated bars and restaurants will be part of…

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La Champagnerie - Sabering Bar in Canada

La Champagnerie – Sabering Bar in Canada

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st May 2016

Opened in 2013 in the old port, La Champagnerie currently holds the largest private collection of imported Champagne and sparkling wines in Quebec, Canada. La Champagnerie is THE place for some bubbly, whether you sip it with your pinky in the air or not. From the great vintages of Champagne to the fine bubbles of sparkling…

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New Rolls Royce Comes With Built-in Champagne Bar

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st May 2016

Rolls Royce have decided to commemorate the final year of their Phantom collection by offering 50 bespoke Phantom Zenith’s, built to each buyers specifications. The car comes with optional extras to create the ultimate luxury. One of the extras is a fold-out Champagne bar in the boot of the car which includes a fridge (big enough for 2…

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Book a Weekend in Champagne

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th May 2016

“The thing about Champagne, you say, unfoiling the cork, unwinding the wire restraint, is that… every time you sip it, you’re sipping from all those other celebrations. The joy accumulates over time.” David Leviathan Magnifique; splendide; somptueux; extraordinare… These are just a few of the words frequently uttered in toast to the world’s most famous wine region – Champagne.…

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Celebrate English Wine Week with Halfpenny Green Vineyards

By Glass of Bubbly / 20th May 2016

Halfpenny Green Vineyards, based near Wolverhampton, will be celebrating in style at the end of May. The South Staffordshire vineyard and craft centre, founded in 1983, will be celebrating English Wine Week from Saturday 28th May to Sunday 5th June. The celebratory week, held annually, was set up by the English Wine Producers organisation and…

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