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5 Reasons why Champagne is so Connected with Romance
Champagne needs no real introduction as a perfect tonic to spice up that romantic moment, any occasion, any location and any time of the day and yes that does include Champagne for breakfast! Though why is Champagne just so associated with romance, be it Valentines day or a wedding day, first date to ‘I want…
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Top 10 Tips to Help you Understand & Buy Champagne
Perfect Foods with Champagne other than caviar Scallops with Extra-Sec Blanquette de Veau with Blanc de Blancs Fish & Chips with everyday good quality Brut Seafood platter with Zero Dosage Lobster and langoustine with a Blanc de Noirs Pink lamb with mature Vintage Rosé Apple crumble with Demi-Sec Duck and beef with Mature Vintage Summer…
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David & Goliath – Can English Sparkling Wine take on the might of Champagne?
English Sparkling Wine has experienced something of a meteoric rise over the past few years. Peter Ustinov’s phrase “I imagine hell like this: Italian punctuality, German humour and English wine” would have had little argument even in the very recent past, with English wine being the parochial and somewhat comical poor cousin of the fizz…
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James Bond & Champagne
Just as there have been many dashing actors portraying the infamous James Bond over the years, he has had many fabulous Champagne co-stars. With the twenty fourth James Bond film ‘Spectre’, Daniel Craig’s James Bond Champagne co-star is the 2002 Bollinger R.D. (Recently Disgorged) Extra Brut. Bond and Bollinger Champagne (founded in 1829) have been…
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Champagne Bureau Tasting London March 2017
When you have been in an industry for a few years you certainly get to find out who the characters are, those to know, those to stay clear of, ones who will make you laugh, those who will educate, some who are forever serious and then sometimes even romance blossoms just like any other business…
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Glass of Bubbly Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting Event & Summit
The Glass of Bubbly Champagne & Sparkling Wine Tasting and International Champagne & Sparkling Wine Summit is being held at the Le Méridien Piccadilly Hotel London on the 24th April 2017 from 11:00 – 17:00. This is a trade and press event if you would like to attend please email eve@glassofbubbly.com. Discover sparkling wines from…
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Roundabouts & Champagne Flutes
The villages in the appellation are well known for their Champagne themed decorations. The Aube has one new one and another in development that will add to an already rich collection. Hautvillers is famous for its iron hanging signs. These can also be seen throughout the Champagne making area. Some villages have murals. Old presses…
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Step in to the World of Champagne Charles Heidsieck
When you are in the business of Champagne and Sparkling Wine then a whole world of exploration and experiences lay before you from tasting the wines to standing in the middle of the vineyards where they are made, you get to sample each and every part that takes things from a seed to a glass…
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Champagne – The Better Half
As an avid Champagne drinker, I have discovered that a half bottle is often the perfect treat for a casual brunch, to start a meal, the right amount for an afternoon delight, or an evening nightcap. Here are some of the many that I love. Lanson Black Label Brut In 1798, the Maltese Cross became…
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