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A Blinding Encounter with Glass of Bubbly Magazine Editor James
Our ‘green tasting room’ was the setting for James Graham as he made his way to the coast to join us for some blind tasting of sparkling wines and a chat on the progress of the new online Glass of Bubbly magazine. ‘The Glass of Bubbly Magazine was launched in June 2014 and was a…
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How To Make A Fizzy French Martini
Whenever we think of a Martini, we think of James Bond, but what you may not know is that the French have their own version of the Martini, made a little differently, we decided to make one, but we also decided to add in some Sparkling Wine to fizz it up. The French Martini The…
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10 Eye Catching Sparkling Wine Labels
“Wine labels are, for many people, the first visual engagement they have with a wine, the way a bottle communicates itself can determine whether or not it will attract a buyers interest.“ For those who remember using public libraries and choosing books, especially novels, the cover can usually go a long way in persuading someone…
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If you can’t beat them… do something different
How some independent Champagne makers are finding success by challenging accepted wisdom. The usual version of this old saying is If you can’t beat them… join them. In Champagne that has traditionally meant looking for success by following the lead of the famous brands, but recently many small Champagne producers are finding that breaking some…
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Interview with Tiléri Charles-Jones from Poulton Hill Estate
To celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th March, this week we are interviewing women in the world of producing English sparkling wine. Tiléri Charles-Jones is Managing Director of Poulton Hill Estate. Poulton Hill Estate is a small family-run vineyard in the Cotswolds, it is situated in the idyllic Cotswold countryside, near the Roman town…
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Interview with Augusta Raimes from Raimes English Sparkling
To celebrate International Women’s Day on the 8th March, this week we are interviewing women in the world of producing English sparkling wine. Augusta Raimes is owner of Raimes. Raimes is a real family run business located in the South Downs National Park in Hampshire. Augusta and Robert are the fifth generation of the family…
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Japan: The Land of the Rising Sparkling Wines
You would be forgiven for initially thinking about technology when someone mentions Japan, but this 3,000 km long island also has many other talents to share with the world. ” Japan is made up of a total of 6,852 islands and currently holds a population of 126.8 million” For lovers of cuisine, the word that…
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How To Choose The Right Sparkling Wine For Different Types Of Entree
If you’re the type of person who loves to drink sparkling wine by itself, you would probably just pick something that you fancy drinking regardless of the dish served in front of you. Yes, you have all the freedom in the world to choose any type of wine, and nobody has the right to judge…
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Sparkling Rosé For Valentine’s Day
No matter what shade of pink, a Rosé is always welcome, it’s that time of year again when you go out and buy some flowers and chocolates for your loved one, this year turn that fantastic duo into a magnificent three by gifting a bottle of Sparkling Rosé, it’s not like you are short on…
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