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Discover Sparkling Wine from Tasmania
Australia has been long producing sparkling wines, with Tasmania the hotbed of production. Even though this region produces only 0.5% of the country’s total wine, it’s highly regarded thanks to the quality and pricing of the wines. Tasmanian sparkling wines are becoming more recognised in the UK market. However, it’s Australians who are lucky enough…
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How Much Sugar is in Your Glass of Bubbly?
Curious about just how much sugar is in your glass? That depends on how sweet you like your sparkling wine, but probably less than you think. You might be happy to hear that Champagne and sparkling wine contains less calories than red and white wine. Red wine contains around 100 kcal per glass, and bubbly…
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Lambrusco is Back in Fashion!
There are already growing predictions that sparkling red wine could be the next alternative wine craze. Australia is a great choice, with quality sparkling shiraz production growing rapidly. However, we shouldn’t overlook Lambrusco. This sparkling red wine was once popular in the 70s and 80s before falling out of fashion, but appears to be regaining…
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Celebrity Interview: Victoria Graham (McCoy)
Victoria is a presenter on BBC Spotlight. She is married to Simon McCoy, loves to sing, cook and most of all, be out with her dogs Grizzle and Scampi. Where’s the most memorable place you’ve enjoyed a Glass of Bubbly? It has to be on stage at a Barry Manilow concert in Las Vegas. I’m…
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Pink Bubbly Cocktails for Valentine’s Day
Who needs to go out on a date when you have Champagne and Prosecco cocktails? Strawberry Mint Prosecco 1 mint leaf 3 handfuls of strawberries Bottle of Prosecco or other sparkling wine Using the back of a spoon, sieve the mint leave and strawberries into a bowl. Keep chilled until ready to serve, then add…
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Wine Merchant Reports 24% Jump in Sparkling Wine Sales
Jascots Wine Merchants, specialist wine supplier to restaurants, hotels and caterers, has reported a 24% sales jump of sparkling wines. English wines have proven particularly popular, rising by 41% in sales as Jascot has added 7 new English wines to their site under its own section. They have wines from Bolney, Three Choirs and Lyme…
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Romantic Bubbly Ideas for Valentine’s Day in London
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, but don’t worry, the capital is packed with things to do (although you might want to book it sooner rather than later!). Of course, whether it’s at a restaurant, on a boat or just at home, fizz is an important part of a Valentine’s date. Listen to royal love stories…
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‘British Fizz’ – Official Name for English Sparkling Wine?
English sparkling wine has finally hit the big apple and it seems the Americans have quickly come up with their own name for the drink, endearingly called ‘British Fizz’. Could this become the new protected name for the UK’s bubbly? Wine producers have been debating a catchy new name for the industry since the rise…
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Celebrity Interview: Simon McCoy
Simon is a BBC TV News presenter. He was a producer at the launch of Sky News – and stayed there for 16 years – as Royal Correspondent and presenter. Where’s the most memorable place you’ve enjoyed a Glass of Bubbly? On the deck of the Royal yacht Britannia. The Queen was hosting a drinks…
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