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Duernberg. Sustainable Viticulture Uncorked
What is sustainability and sustainable viticulture? sustainability /səsteɪnəˈbɪlɪt noun 1.the ability to maintain growth at a certain rate or level without creating a negative impact on the environment. “the sustainability of economic growth” •avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance. “the pursuit of global environmental sustainability” Sustainability involves…
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What’s inside my bottle of Champagne?
‘Grapes of course’ you will say and yes, you will be correct! Though, not only is Champagne made from grapes and via certain varieties of grapes only, there will be a selection of other ingredients that you are likely to be drinking when you are enjoying a glass of bubbly from this famous wine region.…
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Harry Potter and the Glass of Bubbly
Pitch black living room, Hermione and Ron are waiting to surprise Harry. Hermione – He’ll be here soon. Ron – I know. Hermione – Then stop eating. Ron – I’m hungry… Did you just touch me? Hermione – No. Ron – Someone or something just touched me…. It did it again! Hermione – Be quiet!…
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What Does ‘Grower Champagne’ Mean?
Grower Champagne can only be called a Grower Champagne if all the grapes used in producing your Champagne were grown on vines in your own vineyards/estate, rather then purchasing grapes from other third party vineyards. Grower Champagne is referred to in French as Récoltant-Manipulant Not all Champagne Houses have enough hectares of vines to meet…
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What Does ‘Grower Champagne’ Mean?
Grower Champagne can only be called a Grower Champagne if all the grapes used in producing your Champagne were grown on vines in your own vineyards/estate, rather then purchasing grapes from other third party vineyards. Grower Champagne is referred to in French as Récoltant-Manipulant Récoltant-Manipulant can also be identified as RM on a label. Not…
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Ferrari Trento – “A Dream is all you Need”
Giulio Ferrari had a dream and he made his dream a reality. Welcome, To Ferrari What Giulio Ferrari started back in 1902 has become an extraordinary location that creates unforgettable sparkling wines. Giulio wanted to be able to turn the area of Trentino into a place capable of competing with the finest French Champagnes.…
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What is a Blanc de Blancs?
One of the most popular phrases that you will see on a bottle of wine is the term ‘Blanc de Blancs’. A question that I usually get asked by those starting off in enjoying wine or those simply wishing to understand a bit more about what is inside the bottle is ‘what exactly does the…
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How To Make A Fizzy French Martini
Whenever we think of a Martini, we think of James Bond, but what you may not know is that the French have their own version of the Martini, made a little differently, we decided to make one, but we also decided to add in some Sparkling Wine to fizz it up. The French Martini The…
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Interview with Jonica Fox from Fox & Fox
To celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th March, this week we are interviewing women in the world of producing English sparkling wine. Jonica Fox is owner of Fox & Fox. Fox & Fox is a husband and wife team who are a boutique grower producer of award-winning English sparkling wines with vineyards in Mayfield, among rolling…
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