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Red Sparkling Wine

Red ‘n’ Bubbly

By Bernard Barbuk / 22nd November 2017

You might think that red would be a natural colour for a sparkling cocktail. After all, even if red bubbly per se generally falls into the category Germans call dreimenchenwein – the drinker having to be held down by two other men – with pink Champagne surely one is halfway there? And anyway, what about…

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Supermarket Fizz: Part 1 – Spar

By Christopher Walkey / 21st November 2017

For many, frequently in the past and still sometimes today, supermarkets and convenience stores are a haven for those of us looking to purchase our weekly supply of wines with many stores holding huge selections and employing some of the best wine buyers to get award winning and unique options. Even though many stores lead…

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Connoisseur’s Cellar London introduces ‘André De Villeneuve’

By Christopher Walkey / 20th November 2017

Connoisseur’s Cellar London, Established in 2017, are passionate about bringing high quality Champagnes and wines from lesser known brands to the London and UK market. Co-founders Azim Sachedina and Theo Aberia aim to fill their cellar with exceptional stock exclusive to the UK market at an affordable price. “We are delighted to add to our cellar…

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Bubbles & Côté Mas Food Pairings

By Glass of Bubbly / 14th November 2017

When looking for a fine winery, one searches primarily for authenticity. Domaine Martinolles, one of Domaines Paul Mas’ 12 estates, finds its legitimacy in the rich history of the region. It resides in the Limoux appellation area in St Hilaire, birthplace of “La Prima Perla”, the first bubble. The method of sparkling wine production was…

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Camel Valley Brut Welcomed Aboard British Airways First Class

By Glass of Bubbly / 7th November 2017

It’s ‘chocks away’ and onwards and upwards for Cornwall’s Camel Valley. as their 2013 Camel Valley brut sparkling wine is welcomed aboard by BA Cabin crew.  The Cornish sparkler made by Sam Lindo will be served in British Airways First Class. The order, the biggest in the history of Camel Valley, followed a blind tasting…

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The World’s Finest Glass of Bubbly Awards – The Judgement Days

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th October 2017

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

By Glass of Bubbly / 10th October 2017

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

By Glass of Bubbly / 2nd October 2017

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

By Glass of Bubbly Content / 25th September 2017

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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