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English Sparkling Wine Book
Ancient Land, Pastures New: The Unfiltered Journey Behind England’s Top Sparkling Wines Written by Christopher Cooke, Ancient Land, Pastures New takes readers on an intimate journey through the demanding world of creating a boutique English vineyard. Blending personal diary entries, viticultural insights, and humorous anecdotes, Cooke’s narrative sheds light on the gritty process of organic…
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The Bubbly Promise Of Arabilis Wines
Is there a doctor in the house? At Arabilis Wines, there are two. We doubt any winery anywhere could top the educational credentials that Allison and Kenny McMahon bring to the table. They met and completed their graduate work at Washington State University. Allison’s dissertation focused on the sensory evaluation of red wine. Kenny concentrated…
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Simply Cook Food Pairings With Sparkling Wine
Cooking can be a great form of art, it can be a way to display passion or release stress, it’s a joy to those with a creative mind, those who are willing to experiment and try. If you’re wishing to go beyond the everyday meals of pizza, burgers and fish fingers, the simple (delicious) foods…
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Cristal 2008 vs Dom Pérignon 2008
A Comparative Tasting of Cristal 2008 Vs Dom Pérignon 2008 Hand on heart, the association with Cristal is crystal-fresh and how not to believe in psychology and that the name does not matter, even though the label is in cosy-warm colours. For the last 10 years, I have been looking at Champagnes and sparkling wines…
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Made in Brazil: Why You Should Try Brazilian Sparkling Wines
For those who love bubbles, exploring new horizons is essential. So, let’s set aside Champagne, Prosecco, and Cava for a moment and take a sip of Brazilian sparkling wines. As a proud Brazilian and a sparkling wine enthusiast, I’m thrilled to say that Brazil is producing sparkling wines of exceptional quality and increasingly gaining global…
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English and Welsh growers hold their own in challenging year
WineGB Harvest Summary: Provisional 2024 Data Despite testing conditions, also experienced across Europe, a small but good quality crop was achieved in 2024, reflective of an increasingly mature and skilled workforce, the WineGB Harvest Yield Survey reveals. Key takeaways for this season: Industry maturity and understanding of vineyard management came to the fore. Expertise, resilience,…
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Cooking & Pairing With Sublime Butter
Spending time over the Christmas season cooking and baking some delicious festive treats with a Glass of Bubbly in hand, is one of the things we look forward to the most, from Christmas Cookies to making our own pigs in blankets, beef Yorkshire puddings or experimenting with something new, and when in the kitchen, the…
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7 Things To Pair With Wine This Christmas For An Enhanced Experience
Christmas is an excellent time to bring up your holiday celebrations with some fine wine pairings. It is always important to select the right combinations of food and wine, whether a fancy dinner you are hosting or a quiet night with a fire. From mouth-watering starters to scrumptious desserts, the best food and wine marriage…
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Sherry Amor – Tasting Aged Sherry
On a mission to make the nation fall back in love with Sherry, Richard Oakley has created a new company called ‘Sherry Amor‘, offering collections of Sherry, exploring different styles, producers and ageing potential. It’s Great To Speak With You, Richard, What Inspired You To Create And Launch Your New Company ‘Sherry Amor’? “I’ve always…
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