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The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards – The Judgement Days
The 2017 World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly awards judging days took place at the main sponsors location of Marriott County Hall Hotel Westminster – 36 of the world’s top Champagne and Sparkling Wine judges flew in from across the world to judge the wines received from 21 of the main sparkling wine regions globally. From Master…
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Drinking Sparkling Wine in Europe’s Trendiest Capital
It seems almost impossible to believe that just a few years back, Lisbon was overlooked by many tourists and often was only visited for a night by those going to the southernmost part of Portugal: the Algarve. Over the last few years, however, what is undoubtedly one of Europe’s most beautiful cities has witnessed a…
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Blushing Bubbles
This summer I attended an exciting event in Beverly Hills. It was Wine LA’s (founded by Master of Wine Candidate, Ian Blackburn) inaugural Rosé & Bubbly Festival celebrating the beauty of the blush and the bubbles. It took place at the chic Leica Store and Gallery. The event offered 20 plus fantastic brand participants and…
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An Iceless coolness with Kaelo launch London supported by Armand de Brignac
Located just South of Tower Bridge in London SE1, newly built on a prime located spot, is the One Star Michelin restaurant that is the heart beat of Chef Thomas Sellers – Restaurant Story. From an innovative architecture design comes still a warm and traditional dining atmosphere with food to challenge many an other menu…
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Glass of Bubbly Manchester Trade and Press Tasting 2017
The Glass of Bubbly trade and press Champagne & Sparkling Wine tasting took place at Chetham’s music school in Manchester on September 18th 2017 with a selection of producers showcasing sparkling wines ranging from Champagne to Franciacorta. This event was in association with Fizz Guru (Supplying exclusive, not on the High Street fizz and tasting…
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Astélia Crémant de Limoux Blanc Grand Réserve
“Aside from wine, what I know the best are my three daughters, Astrid, Elisa and Apolline.” What better way for Jean-Claude Mas to honour his family than the creation of a premium range of wines that inspires its name from those of his daughters? Produced at the Domaines’ prized Martinolles property in Saint Hilaire, the…
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Avoiding these 10 common wine buying techniques:
Do not judge a wine by its cover. Yes, we all do it I know, be it that book we have chosen at the library or picking the biggest wrapped present from the lucky dip – we are all influenced by packaging. Try not to though be too allured by a wine label design, sometimes it never…
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A Visit to Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa
From a glass of Louis Roederer Champagne for breakfast to fizzy cocktails on the terrace as the sun sets, the fine Mansion House and location of Bedfordshire’s 5 star Luton Hoo hotel is must visit location to indulge yourself in luxury and a glass of bubbly or two. I was kindly invited to take a few…
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South Africa – Methode Cap Classique Sparkling Wines
Seeing is believing! There I was, in South Africa, to see the vineyards and magnificent mountain ranges including the symbolic Table Mountain. I touched weathered sandstones and shale’s soils and felt the breeze from the False Bay. South Africa has a diverse environment that enables producing a variety of wines. My overall impression is that…
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