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Breaky Bottom – Peter’s Notes April 2024 – 50th Anniversary!
Special announcement – 2024 is Breaky Bottom’s 50th Anniversary! My livestock farm before planting vines I planted the vineyard back in April 1974, so this month I am looking back to the very start – the ploughing of the proposed site, the initial planting of vines and the posting and trellising of the individual rows.…
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Interview With A Sommelier – Raffaele Martinelli
The World of Wine is beautifully showcased by an army of talented Sommeliers, who help the consumer discover their next favourite bottle, understand the different regions and pair a delicious meal with the right Glass of Bubbly. In this feature, I speak with a man from, England, who has helped many people to discover the…
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Touring Champagne With Raphael de Vasconcellos
Exploring the Champagne Region is one of the ‘must’ moments for any bubbly lover, but no matter how many times you travel to the region, there are still more Champagne houses and villages to explore, knowing where to start isn’t too difficult, you simply venture to the Avenue de Champagne, the world’s most expensive road…
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Roederer Estate L’Ermitage Brut 2015
Louis Roederer [Road-ur-ur], a distinguished Champagne producer situated in Reims, France, traces its origins back to 1776 when it began as Dubois Père & Fils. While its early days were marked by still wine production, the focus soon evolved to embrace the art of crafting fine Champagnes. The business underwent a transformation under the stewardship…
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The Future Of Biddenden Vineyards – Interview With Tom Barnes
Exploring the English Sparkling Wine Producers of this fine nation is a breathtaking task, meeting the people involved in making it all possible, discovering their history, tasting the fruits of their labour and exploring the beautiful English countryside covered with vines that they maintain. One of these English Wineries that we’re exploring today is Biddenden…
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Interview With Andy Mounsey – Velfrey Vineyard
Speaking with some of the most important and influential minds in the wine industry will take you all over the world, in this interview we’re travelling to Wales, where I speak with Andy Mounsey, who, with his family, founded Velfrey Vineyard, which is now a producer of some incredible award winning Welsh Bubbly. We’ll discover…
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Interview With The Owner Of Ashling Park – Gail Gardner
There is no denying that English Sparkling Wine is on the rise, becoming an undeniable contender to Traditional Method Sparkling around the world. To the English, it’s becoming a fan favourite and a go-to Glass of Bubbly, its quality is improving year on year and thanks to innovators and those willing to follow their dreams,…
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Racing to Glory – Bubbles and Fizz – An F1 Story
Have you ever looked carefully at the glass or better – the flute of the sparkling wine? What do you see? Bubbles…Right? Bubbles which are rising from the bottom towards the top, some together, some ahead of the others, literally racing to the top to unleash happiness! It is but the destiny of the bubbles…
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Enjoying Mother’s Day The Bubbly Way
The love and affection we have for our mothers transcends beyond words and although we try to show appreciation every day, mothers day allows us to the opportunity to deliver a grand gesture, whether it be breakfast in bed, a delivery of flowers, a day spa trip or something special and unique to you, Glass…
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