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Raspberry Fizz Cocktail
The sweet and delicate taste of the raspberry has been enjoyed by millions across the globe throughout history and today I combine that taste with a bottle of Sparkling Wine and create a fitting cocktail for you to enjoy. The Raspberry Five Facts There are over 200 species of raspberries in the world with them…
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What does Terroir mean?
It’s a tricky one to answer, believe it or not, simply because there is no exact translation. A French word firmly used in the world of wine, yet many will debate its actual meaning. Used in many variations and yet widely understood when heard, we know what it means in our minds yet we will…
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Wine Border Regions – Slovenia & Croatia (Bizeljsko Sremič)
Slovenia gives us nine wonderful grape producing districts, within three main regions located on the eastern and western sides of the land. These wine regions spread out to the borders and touch upon the neighbouring countries of Italy, Austria, Hungary and Croatia. A total of 33,000 hectares of vineyards, 30,000 grape producers with 2,300 growers…
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Relationship between Romance & Fizz
When we think of true romance, many of us picture scattered rose petals, Champagne, and candles. It’s no coincidence that bubbly is considered a staple for celebrating romance around the globe. In fact, Champagne has represented love since the 18th century when Louis XV’s favourite mistress – Madame de Pompadour – declared that “Champagne is…
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Valentine’s Day: Love in Lockdown
Less than ideal circumstances doesn’t have to mean less than ideal celebrations this Valentine’s Day. If you’re looking to make the most of this lovely holiday during lockdown, we’ve got plenty of great ideas to help you celebrate with your partner this year. Whether you’re quarantining together or experiencing a long-distance lockdown, these ideas will…
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Valentine’s Day Sparkling Wines
Valentine’s Day is going to be very different for a lot of people this year, but it doesn’t mean you can’t find a way to celebrate it with the one you love. Like clockwork, February 14th comes every year and with it the day of love, or just strongly like, just in case you haven’t…
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Sparkling Wine Mountains and Rivers: The River Marne
Both famous names and both ingredients of providing the world with some of the finest sparkling wines. I am speaking of the Champagne region and a famous river that runs through it, the River Marne. Standing up on the hills full of vines I have many times looked down towards this river and been delighted…
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Tasting Vintage Sparkling Wines From Around The World – 2016
With every great harvest, a vintage is sure to follow, welcome back to the third article of this exclusive series to Glass of Bubbly, which will take you around the world tasting the vintages of different years. We’ve already done two vintage years with 2014 and 2015 vintage sparkling wines, let’s now explore the tastes…
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Pinot Noir – Black Grape and yet White Sparkling Wine?
Grapes come in all sorts of sizes and colours and very much differ in qualities / flavours. I’m sure many will remember like I do, as a child, that when grapes were in the fruit bowl it was always far more exciting than those boring old apples or oranges. The only downfall to grapes were…
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