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What is Placomusophilia?
Are you a placomusophile? Are you always tempted to keep hold of the plaque de muselet when you pop open a bottle of bubbly? Are you confused yet? For those not in the know then let me explain what these words and terms mean and it is quite an exciting and hotly followed subject in…
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Some Nutritional Facts About Sparkling Wine
You have seen some great fountain-type showers in hands coming out through glass bottles in some celebrations or toast time. Do you wonder what it is? You consider it to be recognised as Champagne of some kind. Always remember that – “All Champagne is sparkling wine but all sparkling wine is not Champagne”. Sparkling wine…
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The Future of Welsh Sparkling Wine
With a history in the vines dating back to the Romans, the few Wineries that operate out of Wales are making strides and are pushing to introduce their creations as a serious contender to the likes of English Sparkling Wine and Champagne. Around 30 vineyards are operational in Wales, each with a different variation of…
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4 Food and Drink Pairings to Try in Auckland, New Zealand
If you’re traveling to Auckland, New Zealand soon, you may not just be thinking about the beautiful sights you’ll see but also about the delicious food you’ll eat along the way. New Zealand has a rich variety of cuisines to sample and experience. From local favorites to fusion foods, you’ll find something to suit every…
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What Are The Sparkling Wine Classifications?
Each country has its own classifications for its Sparkling Wines, for example, France has the Champagne Region and in that region, you’ll find the likes of Grand Cru and Premier Cru, but what do they mean? In the Prosecco Region in Italy, you’ll find DOC and DOCG, do you know what that really tells you?…
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Lord of the Rings – One Sparkling Wine To Rule Them All
The world is changed, I feel it in the wine, I feel it in the barrel, I smell it in the glass, much that once was, is lost, none now live who remember it. It began with the fermenting of the sparkling wines three were given to the winemakers, immortal, wisest and fairest of all…
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Bartender Made Cocktails – Bitter Bubble Blush
This article is made in collaboration with Zayne Osbourne, an amazing Bartender in Dubai. The Cocktail that you are about to make is one of Zayne Osbourne’s Signature Fizz Cocktails, which he makes at Radisson in the Dubai DAMAC Hills. Let’s Meet The Bartender! “I am from India, I went to a hotel management school…
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What does Grand Cru Mean?
A certain phrase that you like to see on your bottle of wine is ‘Grand Cru’. These magical two words will mean that you are in for the finest end product of the better grapes of the wine region you are about to enjoy the wine of – You’ve got one of the better examples…
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André de Villeneuve Rosé Grand Cru – Voted Best in the World for 2022
The finale of the sixth annual Glass of Bubbly Awards took place on Regent Street, London just recently at San Carlo’s restaurant with guests arriving internationally for the evening dinner and trophy announcements. 20 hand made trophies were given out including the Slow Food UK Sustainability Trophy and the World’s Finest Carynx. Things were all…
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