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UK Ministers urged to opt for English Sparkling Wine at Official Events

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th December 2015

Government Ministers are being suggested to serve home-grown sparkling wine rather than Champagne, Prosecco and Cava at official events. The plea comes from Arundel and South Downs MP Nick Herbet. Being from an area that produces award-winning sparkling wine, the MP has noticed it’s superb quality and potential. Sussex is home to some top quality English…

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Sparkling Cocktails to Enjoy this Christmas

By Glass of Bubbly / 17th December 2015

It’s a Small World at the OXO Tower Assistant bar manager Sophie Bratt is always looking out for new and inventive ways to serve her drinks, so when she came across some miniature snow globes she couldn’t resist. ‘Snowglobes always remind me of my childhood; that perfect, miniature snowy scene. You can’t resist shaking them! I’ve…

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The Best Bubbly for your Office Christmas Party

By Glass of Bubbly / 14th December 2015

As the festive period approaches we are no doubt thinking about parties and celebrations, a time to congratulate each other for our efforts as a team and a chance to get to know each other better thanks to a tipple or two which helps to let our defences down and opens us up for laughter, chats…

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Tips to Impress your Guests with Bubbly this Christmas & New Year

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th December 2015

One of the best things about the festive season is the bubbly. Champagne and sparkling wine will be flowing come December 31st, easily one of the biggest selling times for sparkling wine, along with Christmas. If you’re hosting your own party and want to make the evening extra sparkling, here’s some tips: Expense: You don’t…

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Does English Sparkling Wine need a new name?

Does English Sparkling Wine need a new name?

By Christopher Walkey / 9th December 2015

It is a topic that I hear from time to time when at tasting events, especially noted amongst the likes of Franciacorta, Cava and English Sparkling Wine. I think they are all fine personally, each have made a name for themselves and are relatively known in the sparkling wine sector with a growing list of…

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Champagne and Chocolate - Yes or No

Pairing Chocolate with Champagne and Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 3rd December 2015

Although pairing Champagne and sparkling wine with chocolate sounds natural, it can actually be quite a tricky pairing if you want to get the most out of it. The sweetness and bitterness chocolate sometimes causes it to clash with sparkling wine. The sweetness brings out an acidic taste in dry sparklers. However, there are Champagnes…

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Top reasons why you should sell bubbly!

By Glass of Bubbly / 19th November 2015

Sparkling wine is more than just a drink, it’s uplifting. It has the power to make you feel instantly better and make an evening much more enjoyable. So why should you sell sparkling wine? Sparkling wine out-performs all other wines on the market and it’s only getting bigger. With the rise of Prosecco, bubbly is more…

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UK Supermarket Champagne & Sparkling Wine Deals

UK Supermarket Champagne & Sparkling Wine Deals

By Glass of Bubbly / 13th November 2015

Stocking up on bubbly for the festive season? Whatever style or price range you’re after, there’s great options available. With the savings, it’s a good opportunity to try out something new. Supermarket’s will be battling it out to give the best deals, so here’s a few to keep an eye out for: Champagne Louis Delaunay Champagne Brut…

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6 Misconceptions about Champagne & Sparkling Wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 22nd September 2015

Sparkling wine is only for celebrations Bubbly is ideal for a party, but it’s great for so much more too. Take food pairing for example – Champagne and sparkling wine is a fantastic compliment to a variety of foods, such as seafood, desserts and cheeses, to name just a few. Having a glass of bubbly in the garden on…

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