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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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Vegan Foods to pair with (Vegan) Bubbly!
It’s Veganuary! Whether you’re a long-term vegan or just dipping your toes, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy a good meal and glass of fizz. Check out these vegan-friendly Champagnes and sparkling wines – then it’s time to decide, what food to pair with it? Sparkling wine is really versatile and pairs with almost anything, from sweet…
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Majestic Wines Sales Saved by Sparkling Wine
Wine retailer Majestic also felt the boost from sparkling wines sales this Christmas period after reporting a 15% increase in revenues. According to Financial Times, 3% were accounted for by Champagne and 12% of those sales were thanks to sparkling wine. Christmas is the most important time for sales at Majestic, usually accounting for a…
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6 New Year’s Resolutions for Sparkling Wine Lovers
What are some fun fizz resolutions to make 2017 sparkle? Here are a few changes you could try and make this year… 1. Taste English sparkling wine If you haven’t already, we highly recommend putting it on your to-do list. English bubbly is getting more recognition than ever and is now available at many supermarkets.…
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10 Sparkling Wine Dinner Party Do’s & Don’ts
So, you want to host a dinner party. You’ve told your future guests, you’ve got your bubbly… now what? It can be quite nerve-wracking to host your own dinner party, especially for the first time, so here are some simple tips for a stress-free, successful evening: 1. Do keep the drink flowing! Of course, we…
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