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Is there a Prosecco Shortage?
There’s long been talk of a ‘Proseco shortage’, warning that supply for the Italian fizz can’t keep up with demand. As demand grows throughout the world, with UK being the biggest market, is there a possibility that the geographical limits of Prosecco could mean there will be a limit on exports? There were similar concerns last year which…
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Frizzante Sales on the Rise in UK
Italy’s semi-sparkling wine is gaining popularity in the UK with sales increasing up to 80%. Frizzante is a lightly sparkling wine, a less effervescent style than wines such as Champagne. Italy’s regular sparkling wines are usually labelled ‘spumante’. The bubbles of frizzante are smaller and can offer a great option for celebrations or those who simply want something more…
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English Wine Week 2016
English Wine Week 2016 will take place between Saturday 28th May and Sunday 5th June. English Wine Week is a national campaign, designed to raise awareness of English wine across the country. Vineyards across the country will also be opening their doors to welcome visitors, offering tours, tastings and special offers. Here are some of the…
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Casa Bianchi, Argentinia Sparkling Wine
Casa Bianchi has its roots in Italy when in 1910 Don Valentin Bianchi came to Argentina from Fasano, Italy. After several different jobs and hard work, Don Valentin realised his dream of having a vineyard and winery. In 1934, after overcoming several difficulties, he managed to obtain recognition in Buenos Aires thus getting the award…
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Veuve Clicquot Release 2008 Vintage
Veuve Clicquot’s latest vintage, 2008 is the first vintage at Veuve Clicquot to be made by cellar master Dominique Demarville, who arrived at the house in 2006 from Champagne Mumm. It is also the first vintage since the 1960s to use wooden fermentation and ageing vessels for the wines and is the first vintage to feature…
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Enjoy a Glass of Bubbly in Exotic Essaouira, Morocco
Le Jardin des Douars is Essaouira’s leading hotel: charming and unstuffy, located in the hills, surrounded by nature, serving Champagne on the terrace and in both restaurants – the couples restaurant and brasserie Le Jardin des Douars is the ultimate independent hotel or ksar (palace) to stay at, combining extensive outdoor space and facilities with secluded accommodation across bedrooms, suites and villas, most with their…
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Dom Pérignon – First ever Vertical P2 Tasting with Richard Geoffroy
With the confidence to say it’s ‘the ultimate Champagne‘, the Vertical P2 tasting held by Richard Geoffroy, Chef de Cave Dom Pérignon, was something that was quite special both in experience of the occasion and the tastes on offer. The selection of Champagne tasted: 1993 – disgorged 2006 1995 – disgorged 2007 1996…
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Great Deals on English Sparkling Wine at Bowland Wines
Born from a passion for great wine at a great price, Bowland Wines was established in 2014, with the sole purpose of bringing English wine to a wider audience within the United Kingdom. Here are some special offers on at the moment. Camel Valley Cornwall Brut – £22.46 Camel Valley’s brut is favoured by Rick…
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Celebrity Interview: Bec Astley Clarke MBE
Bec is the founder of Astley Clarke, one of the UK’s leading fashion fine jewellery brands. It has successful concessions in iconic department stores Harrods, Liberty and Selfridges and a number of global wholesale partners including Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, Nieman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. Bec was made a Member of the Order…
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