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3 Winter Warming Sparkling Wines

Three Years of Winter Warming

I’m sure that we all enjoy our Champagne and sparkling wines during the summer months, those warm sun ray filled lazy days in the garden enjoying barbecues, parties, swimming pools and hot tubs. A refreshing glass of something fizzy goes down a treat when the sun is shining and the weather is warm. Though as…

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What does Prosecco Rosé taste like

What does Prosecco Rosé taste like?

One of the bubbling over with excitement releases of 2020 was for sure the long awaited arrival of Prosecco Rosé. This globally loved sparkling wine, Prosecco, was now to bless us with a touch of pink and much excitement continues in the industry and for sure from the start of 2021 when they become available…

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A Spicy Christmas Dinner

Pairing: Camel Valley Rosé Brut What’s on the plate: Chicken Breast Crown Roast Potatoes Spicy Sprouts Vegetable Medley Yorkshire puds (shop bought) Pork Chipolatas in blanket Optional condiments – gravy ————————————————————————————————– Ingredients for Spicy Sprouts Half a regular sized pack of Brussel Sprouts – halved 1 x small red onion diced and fried Salt Ground…

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Rosé Extra Brut 2018

Why this New Sparkling Rose is the Perfect Christmas Tipple

With a hint of Cranberry, this limited edition, English Sparkling Rose is the perfect accompaniment to your festive feast. It’s English, it’s good for the environment and it delivers notes of cranberries – everything one could ever want on the table this season. The award winning, Busi Jacobsohn estate is pleased to launch its 2018…

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In Medot we Trust - Slovenian sparkling wines

In Medot we Trust – A look at one of Slovenia’s Finest

Surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, Italy, Croatia, Hungry and Austria. Highest peak of 2,864m altitude above sea level (Triglav) and 1,502 m in depth when heading downwards (Cave Čehi 2).  Population of 2.081 million, more than 28,000 wineries and it is said some 90,000 people practice beekeeping! Welcome to Slovenia. Slovenia is split into three…

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10 Champagnes & Sparkling Wines to put in your Christmas Trolley title image

10 Champagnes & Sparkling Wines to put in your Christmas Trolley

Christmas for many is that time of year to get together with friends and loved ones. It’s the Christmas works party to let your hair down at and get to know that one person you’ve had your eye on. It’s fabulous television shows such as the suspense of what Christmas Eve will bring on Coronation…

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Simonic Zlata Semiska Penina Gold Flakes

What Does a Sparkling Wine with 24 Carat Gold Flakes Taste Like?

I remember first seeing a sparkling wine with gold flakes within it and it really caught my eye and myself, along with many others, were buzzing around the said stand (at a wine tasting event in London) awaiting to taste and explore. I forget which sparkling wine it was, but since then I have tasted…

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Sekt in the City Cocktail James Elliott

Let’s Explore Sparkling Rosé Wines from Europe

Europe holds a goldmine of wine production annually with 10,000’s of wineries and even more in styles to enjoy. Referred to usually as ‘old world wine‘, European countries sit in the northern hemisphere and many will have their own styles of wines produced from Portugal to Georgia. Names such as Barolo, Champagne, Franciacorta, Bordeaux, Cava,…

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Austrian and Slovenian Wine Borders

Sweet ‘FA’ – How ‘F’izz from ‘A’ustria is Delighting our Palates

Austria is a country known for its famous castles, palaces and impressive buildings, it’s snow-peaked mountain tops offering tourists skiing holiday delights and despite being a landlocked country it still attracts 46 million visitors annually. The land that gave birth to Marie Antoinette, Sigmund Freud and even Arnold Schwarzenegger. The place where Ludwig van Beethoven…

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