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Pre-Game Pop: Planning the Perfect Bubbly Prep for Kick-Off
There’s a special kind of magic in the hours leading up to a big match. The jerseys are ready, the snacks are lined up, and the energy is starting to build. For some, that pre-game ritual also includes opening a chilled bottle of sparkling wine. It’s a simple touch that turns an ordinary match night…
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How Sparkling Wine Is Changing the World of Cocktails
Once reserved for toasts and celebrations, sparkling wine is now shaking up the cocktail scene with its effervescence and versatility. Mixologists worldwide are embracing its crisp acidity and lively bubbles to reinvent classic drinks and create bold new flavours. Whether you prefer a refined spritz or an adventurous fusion, there’s never been a better time…
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Discover Crouch Ridge Vineyard in Essex
Crouch Ridge vineyards were planted with 3 classic cool climate grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. These varietals are suited to the climate, soil and aspect at Crouch Ridge Estate in the heart of the Crouch Valley Region. The characteristics of the area, ‘the terroir’, define their fine wines, helping to make them…
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National Caviar Day: Where to Celebrate in London
Friday, July 18 is National Caviar Day. To mark the occasion, the Champagne Bureau UK is highlighting a selection of London venues offering Champagne and caviar experiences. After all, the two pair beautifully for a number of reasons: Champagne is high in acidity, and this cuts through the saltiness and umami flavours of the caviar,…
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How to Celebrate Graduation in Style on a Student Budget
Graduation is a momentous occasion — a time to recognize your hard work, sacrifices, sleepless nights, and all-nighters in the library. It’s a milestone that marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. But let’s be real: as a student, your wallet probably isn’t as full as your heart. The good news?…
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Raise a Glass Abroad: Sparkling Wine Traditions in Different Countries
Thеrе’s somеthing magical about thе pop of a cork and the fizz of bubblеs rising in a glass. Across thе globе, sparkling winе traditions havе еvolvеd into dееply mеaningful cultural еxprеssions that go far bеyond simplе cеlеbration. From thе prеstigious Champagnе housеs of Francе to thе vibrant Prosеcco culturе of Italy, еach rеgion has dеvеlopеd…
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The Changing Nature of Celebration – What it Looks Like Now
Celebration, everybody loves it, that’s kind of the point, but in the last few years there’s been a shift. Grandiose displays, fizzing a bottle of champagne at an unwitting crowd, they don’t happen so much anymore. We’re gradually swapping prosecco for non-alcoholic champagne, we’ve traded polite rounds of applause for raucous whoops at Drag Bingo…
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5 Rules for Great Food and Wine Pairing
The art of pairing wine with food transforms a simple meal into a memorable culinary experience. While personal preference ultimately matters most, understanding these five fundamental principles will elevate your dining occasions and help you create harmonious combinations that enhance both the dish and the wine. Choose One Element of the Dish to Guide Your…
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The New Luxury Extract: Where Flavor, Ritual, and Refinement Meet
When people think of indulgence, they often imagine Champagne flutes, candlelit dinners, or rows of bottles in a temperature-controlled cellar. But lately, there’s a new contender stepping into the conversation—one that’s not poured, but dabbed or vaporized: cannabis oil. Yes, what was once seen as strictly medicinal or recreational is now carving out space among…
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