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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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The Rise of Ontario Sparkling Wines
Canadian sparkling wine offers amazing value and taste, so it’s no surprise the industry is rapidly growing. The province of Ontario is producing exceptional bubbly with help from the ideal growing conditions, such as the cool climate and limestone-based soils. Niagara and Prince Edward County in particular share similar conditions to the Champagne region. Ontario…
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Prosecco Sales Rise a Huge 79% at Lidl
Major supermarket Lidl has reported a huge growth in sales of Prosecco – 79% in a year. Despite dry January, people are still keen on a bottle of bubbly. Thanks to the affordable prices of Prosecco at Lidl, from as little as £4.99 for Allini Proseeco Treviso Frizzante. it’s becoming more of an everyday luxury.…
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Curry & Bubbly
Time for your usual weekly curry? Move over beer, it’s time we treated ourselves to a glass of Champagne or sparkling wine with our meal and it tastes even better. The finer bubbles in sparkling wine stimulate the palate and the aromas of Champagne (and many other sparkling wines) compliment the delightful spices in Indian…
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Relax with a Glass of Bubbly
Sharing some sparkling wine with your friends is great, however, sometimes a relaxing afternoon or evening to yourself warrants a little sparkle too. Treat yourself and open the bubbly to enjoy in a relaxing bubble bath, sitting quietly reading a book with a glass of bubbly is a decadent luxury in many people’s busy lifestyle…
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When Gin meets Fizz
Many of us love cocktails, especially when we are out with our friends and we are gazing through the drinks menu. It’s the cheeky option by ordering a cocktail, the I dare you to try that one or I want to treat myself fuel to get the party going. They have names which we would…
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World’s Most Expensive Prosecco
Casanova Prosecco have launched an ultra-expensive ‘Swarovski Edition’ Prosecco DOC. There are two available: the standard 75cl bottle which is fully coated with 3,37 individual Swarovski crystals, and a larger magnum which has 6,145 crystals. The elegant standard bottle comes at a price of £1,290. Each bottle comes with a certificate of authenticity. As for…
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