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Champagne & Sparkling Wine Infused Desserts

By Glass of Bubbly / 21st July 2016

There are plenty of desserts that have at least a splash of alcoholic drinks in them, from rum to beer, they all add a specific flavor when used. But desserts made with Champagne or sparkling wine are one of the sweetest treats you can serve to your guests on your New Year’s party, graduation party…

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The Dilemma of which Champagne to Buy if you Win the Lottery

By Christopher Walkey / 18th July 2016

Firstly you have to win the lottery, here in the UK alone that means you have to beat odds of  1 in 13,983,816 so that’s approximately 1 chance in every 14 million… Do not feel too deflated, many people have won so it isn’t impossible. I can offer you hope in that one of my friends has…

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Champagne can Improve your Love Life… Yes it really can!

By Christopher Walkey / 15th July 2016

Your mind will run wild I’m sure with thoughts on what would improve on your love life, some things most obvious and other tips and tricks so very unique and clever, but how does Champagne fair when it comes to moving that love dial upwards? I usually lightly joke when people ask me what benefits to your…

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10 Champagne Faux-Pas we’ve all made

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th July 2016

It doesn’t matter how or where you enjoy wine, just so long as you’re enjoying it. However, as you delve deeper into the world of sparkling wine, you’ll notice there’s a few funny faux-pas we’ve all made along the way! These are certainly not hard-and-fast rules, simply some tips to improve your sparkling wine experience.…

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Are You Pronouncing These Champagne Names Correctly?

By Glass of Bubbly / 12th July 2016

When Champagne gets transported into another country, it’s normal that the pronunciation is adapted to suit the language. However, if you’re curious how to pronounce Champagne names comme il faut, you’re in the right place. Even if you’re quite confident with French, the names can sometimes be tricky as many originate from other countries such as Germany. Tip:…

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Champagne & Prosecco Sales Soar Thanks to Wimbledon

By Glass of Bubbly / 8th July 2016

It seems the warm weather combined with watching tennis makes for the perfect glass of bubbly. Since Wimbledon started, fans have been eager to buy sparkling wine with major supermarkets reporting a spike in sales. Asda reported a massive 400% increase in Champagne sales and M&S reported a 298% increase in Prosecco sales. Pimms, the usual drink…

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VIP Guests of Champagne Lanson at Wimbledon 2016

By Glass of Bubbly / 7th July 2016

On the first day of Wimbledon, Lanson played host to the media elite as well as a few VIP guests in its Champagne Lanson chalet. Ex-England tennis player Tim Henman popped in for a chat. Wine experts and Mail on Sunday wine critic, Olly Smith (who gave a toast to Lanson) and Jane Parkinson (Saturday Kitchen)…

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USA World’s most Valuable Champagne Market

By Glass of Bubbly / 7th July 2016

America has been ranked as the world’s top Champagne market as per-case value rose by 20% last year. Overall, Champagne value rose by 38% to €515 million in the US compared to the UK’s €512 million. In terms of volume sales, the UK is still ahead with 34.2 million bottles sold in 2015 compared to the 20.5 million in…

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Surprising Foods which have more Calories than a Glass of Champagne

Surprising Foods which have more Calories than a Glass of Champagne

By Christopher Walkey / 5th July 2016

Just how many calories are in a glass of Champagne? Well this is very hard to give an exact answer to as there are many varieties of Champagne and there are many sizes of glasses! I would say that the average amount would be around 85 calories for the average sized glass, so let us take a…

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