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Pop Goes the Cocktail
Sparkling look good and taste good But they’re clever too. If Classic Champagne cocktails are all about the taste of Champagne itself, then sparkling cocktails are all about everything else that’s in the recipe: spirit(s) liqueurs, juices, sometimes bitters. In sparkling cocktails the bubbly not only turns the mix into a long drink with the…
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Sparkling Wine Sales Continue to Rise
Sparkling wine is predicted to grow by a massive 18.8%, up to 15 million cases a year, over the next 3 years. The increasing trend for Prosecco has played a large part in the sales boost. Prosecco alone is expected to grow by 13.6% by 2020. The UK’s increased demand for bubbly means other sparkling…
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Prosecco Sales Expected to Increase Even Further
It seems the Prosecco craze isn’t about to die down anytime soon, with sales expected to rise over the coming years. Imports of all sparkling wines, including Champagne, Prosecco and Cava, are estimated to rise 18.8% by 2020, according to the Financial Times. That would be an increase from 12.8 million cases a year to…
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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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