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A Brief History of English Sparkling Wine
English Sparkling Wine holds much of its history within the last 50 years whereas it’s close sparkling wine region neighbour, Champagne, can boost a history of centuries. Even though some would say that Fizz made in England is a modern phenomenon compared to other famous sparkling wine countries and regions, you could also say that…
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Mendoza: Argentina’s Sparkling Wine Oasis
Mendoza is the epicenter of Argentina’s remarkable wine industry. A stunning plateau right on the edge of the Andes mountains, Mendoza is the largest wine region in Argentina, and its most prolific. Wine from Mendoza makes up about 70 percent of Argentina’s total output, and has been responsible for putting the country firmly on the…
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What does Sans Dosage mean?
An important part in the making of sparkling wines globally is the sugar levels. We can today choose from those heavy in sweetness and then also the complete opposite with others being bone dry. From Champagne to Prosecco, we can select our sweetness levels to suit our preferences and requirements. In amongst the descriptions letting…
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How to Organize a Home Wine Tasting
A home wine tasting is a flexible event type. It can be held as an alternative to regular parties, or you can start with a tasting and then just drink and socialize. Tasting (especially ‘blind’ – when you taste wine without knowing what kind of wine you have in your glass) allows you to diversify…
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The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021
The results are in from The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards 2021! For two days several judges tasted and evaluated all kinds of bubbly wines in the Champagne Route Bar in London. I spoke to founder Christopher Walkey. Hi Chris, great for taking the time for me! How many entries did you have this…
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What is Methode Cap Classique?
Did you know that some of the world’s finest sparkling wine is produced in South Africa? Alongside Champagne, South African bubbly is globally known and respected as a traditional method wine. South Africa, in 2020, was ranked as eighth in overall volume production of wine producing 4.0% of the world’s wine. So what exactly does…
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New York Encounters: Where to Go on a Date & Drink Good Sparkling Wine
What’s missing from your life? Some downtime or sensual playtime? Feeling connected to another person and sharing physical touch? When you’re serious about finding romance, you simply must have a plan for where to take a single mom after meeting and chatting a bit. She might be traveling with you, or you might meet her…
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Wine tours in the UK: Where to go on a date and relax
It’s very important to choose a special setting for your date, as romantic surroundings can put both people at ease and lead to a happier outcome. Wine tours are very popular among couples of all generations for this very reason. They are laid back and have no rushed schedule, and they provide plenty of free…
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English Fizz is Named The Best in the World!
London’s Champagne and Sparkling Wine Awards took place in September with a host of international wine judges who blinded tasted their way through countless bottles of bubbly with the highest scoring being that of a small winery from Mayfield in Sussex. Yes, sometimes, it is not always the expected big names that win! Each year…
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