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Ferrari… Sexy, Stylish, Luxury & Not a Red Sports Car in Sight
Ferrari… Sexy, stylish, luxury and not a red sports car in sight yet still a strong and realised dream, an evolution and a tradition in a superb glass of bubbly. It’s sparkling wine from Italy and it is not Prosecco and neither does Franciacorta feature, but headlining its way internationally is the small and growing…
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I Love Diversity, that’s why I Love Cava
The diversity within the DO Cava is both a blessing and a curse and many people working with Cava would agree on this. I choose to see the positive side. So what is actually so great about it? Well let me explain… The biggest reason for the great diversity among Cava is the fact that…
Read MoreFlûte – a New Bubbly Bar in Florida
A new bubbly bar is set to open in St. Pete’s Beach Drive in Florida this spring. Flûte, will serve Champagne, Prosecco, Cava and other sparkling wine paired with gourmet food. There will be a variety of dishes that pair well with Champagne. These will include tartare, pâté, cheese and caviar and will cost from $8.…
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English Sparkling Wine to be Served on British Airways
British Airways is set to serve an English sparkling wine for the first time with Bolney Wine Estate Blanc de Blancs 2013 as it’s guest sparkling wine in First Class for six months. The full-bodied vintage Chardonnay will pair well with the food on offer: Loch Fyne Kinglas smoked salmon with tartar sauce, watercress panna…
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Sparkling Wines of Portugal
Espumante is not only produced in the northern wet region of Vinho Verde, but also throughout Portugal all the way to the southern region of the Alentejo, known for its extreme temperatures and arid climate. Bairrada is the oldest espumante-making region and has a good reputation. In Távora-Varosa, south of the Douro, you’ll discover Terras de Cister,…
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Exclusive Interview with Olivier Krug
As a wine writer, there are always certain labels you must taste in order to confidently compare tastes and experiences, within Champagne Krug is a must. Prestigious and specialised, traditional with charm, since 1843 Krug Champagne has certainly made itself a highly respected name within king of wines and wine of kings as the Everest…
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A Hotel with a Bubbly feel right next door to Stansted Airport
I have visited many hotels across the UK and internationally, many have merits on views, location, wine list, foods, exclusivity, price, owners and many more factors that leads to a happy stay and most certainly a good review on TripAdvisor. So, how about a hotel that can tick the appropriate boxes when you are looking…
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English Sparkling Wine… Then, Now and Beyond
England. The country where we put the kettle on in a crisis, the changing of the guard, where full English breakfast is enjoyed, disappointing World Cup performances suffered, wonderful rolling countryside, fish and chips, Morris dancing and just tucked in behind them all, a growing gem that is English Sparkling Wine. Christopher Walkey explores the…
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Why is Prosecco so Popular?
Nowadays you may see more people tweeting about what how “Prosecco made me do it” or how it’s “Prosecco O’Clock” than ever before, but what has caused this seemingly sudden Prosecco culture? There’s no denying this Italian bubbly is popular. It’s currently the best-selling sparkling wine in the UK across many major supermarkets, boosting sales…
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