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UK Sales of Sparkling Wine Hit Record £1 Billion
Sales of sparkling wine in the UK have reached £1 billion for the first time – and that’s not including Champagne sales. Retail sales of sparkling wine hit £709m, with on-trade sales (restaurants, bars, hotels etc) adding another £348m according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association Market Report. ‘Sparkling wine’ refers to Prosecco, Cava, Crémant, English sparkling…
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Where to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Cambridge
Cambridge is a beautiful, historic city with a fantastic wine scene. You can find many luxury hotels, cocktail bars, wine tastings and merchants where you can try out some great bubbly! Here’s just a few: Bars NOVI Cocktail Bar If cocktails are in order, NOVI offers a relaxed vibe to enjoy one of their bespoke botanical cocktails. Their…
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Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be the same without Pink Bubbly!
Whether on a romantic date or taking an evening off to treat yourself, a glass of rosé sparkling wine always helps make Valentine’s Day even better. Rosé sparkling wine also pairs very well with food, particularly fish and pasta and it goes beautifully with chocolate and desserts! Light & Fruity These affordable pink sparkling wines are ideal for…
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An Interview with The Ritz London Head Sommelier
The iconic London hotel, which this year celebrates its 110th anniversary, recently added 150 new wines to its distinguished list. Unveiling this new list at a press gathering and tasting in the splendid Renaissance-style Ritz’s William Kent Room, head sommelier and chief architect of the new wine list, Giovanni Ferlito took time out to answer a few questions…
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MP says English Sparkling Wine can compete with Champagne
MP Huw Merriman spoke at a House of Commons debate on trade and exports and claimed English sparkling wine is already “beating the great Champagne houses” at their own game. UK embassies have started using English sparkling wine at events rather than Champagne to promote the country’s wine. Merriman, the MP for Bexhill and Battle, has praised the…
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6 Places to Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Liverpool
Carpathia Champagne Bar & Restaurant Liverpool’s first rooftop Champagne bar. Located in a building with fantastic history, with it’s links to the Titanic apparent in the hotel. Offering two balconies, this bar is the perfect place to sip Champagne whilst overlooking some of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks. ABAJO Cava Bar Abajo is located under Roja Pinchos Spanish…
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English Sparkling Wine Sales Soar
It was expected that English sparkling wine would be many people’s choice of drink this festive season and it seems it was true! Waitrose reported record Christmas sales of English sparkling wine, up 188% from the previous years. Marks & Spencer also revealed a 300% increase in sales of Chapel Down English Sparkling Brut and…
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Pairing Champagne & Sparkling Wine with Christmas Dinner
Bubbly isn’t just for an apéritif or after-dinner drink, it can be enjoyed throughout the whole Christmas feast! The great thing about Champagne and sparkling wine is that it’s versatile, so try out some new pairings and experiment with bubbly from around the world. Here’s a few suggestions: Canapés / nibbles: As an opening drink, you can’t go wrong with…
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Mulled Champagne / Sparkling Wine Cocktail
Mulled wine and Champagne might sound bizarre… but it can actually work! To make the mulled Bellini, you will need a mulled wine syrup (either bought or made) combined with any type of bubbly – Champagne, Prosecco, Cava etc. – which will create a fizzy and spicy Christmas drink. If you want to make the…
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