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Dom Pérignon Champagne 2010
There’s sparkling wine. There’s Champagne. And then, as far as I’m concerned, there is Dom Pérignon. Sparkling wine is simply wine that contains bubbles of carbon dioxide gas. There are four methods of infusing the wine with bubbles, which I won’t bother with here and fizzy wine is made around the world. ‘Champagne’ has for…
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Champagne Gardet advises on Vintage Rosé / Saignée Rosé
Many lovers of Champagne will be particularly interested in vintage labels and there are certainly many options to choose from. ‘How about rosé Champagne though?‘ we ask, surely we are preferring a more fresh (red berry) fruity expression over any deep, complex, toasty character? Though there might be a commonly used phrase in the wine…
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Blind Champagne / Sparkling Wine Tasting Explained
Tasting and reviewing wine will most times take place without the need of a blind format in that you get to study the label, the colour in the glass, aromas and flavours. All these attributes are what are reviewed thus ultimately allowing for scoring / tasting notes. Next we approach judging of wines and this…
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Luxury Accommodation: Royal Champagne Hotel & Spa
The Champagne region is one of the world’s finest wine tourism destinations, and importantly it is very well set up to facilitate visitor experiences. 34,000 hectares of vineyards bless this wine region with scattered cities, towns and small villages to be explored via an easy to use road network, relatively reliable public transport and well…
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The Story of Bollinger Champagne
The story of Bollinger Champagne began with Athanase de Villermont, the youngest son of a noble family. He inherited an extensive estate from his family in the Aÿ area of France. He foresaw the potential of the wines of Champagne, but as an aristocrat, he was forbidden to become involved in the trade. Happily, he…
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What Happens When You Mix CBD And Champagne?
Champagne and CBD On the Same Night: Is It Worth Mixing? Cannabidiol (CBD) use has taken the health & wellness scene by storm. It’s added to a vast range of products sold at natural health stores and supplement shops. Some bars even offer CBD cocktails, and breweries are making CBD-infused beers. But is mixing cannabidiol…
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How is Champagne Made – A Deep Insight into the Production of the Noble Sparkling Wine
Champagne is a luxurious sparkling wine made exclusively in the Champagne region of France. But how is Champagne made and what ingredients does it consist of? In this article, we will take a deeper look into how sparkling wine is made and what sparkling wine is made of. The grapes – the basis for the…
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3 Champagnes for Valentine’s Day
If you’re looking for a special wine for Valentine’s Day stop by and take a look at these 3 classic and evergreen Champagnes! I offer you a selection of 3 sparkling wines perfect for celebrating this day of celebration with your partner. You will find a brief introduction, tastings and the best pairings, but you…
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Tips on Styles of Champagne for Valentine’s Day
How to choose the correct style of Champagne to elevate your Valentine’s Day – whether you are planning a romantic evening with your partner, a celebration with your family, or a night with your ‘galentines’! Here are some useful tips to help you select the right style for each occasion from the Champagne Bureau UK*.…
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