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The difference between tank and bottle fermentation

By Glass of Bubbly / 29th June 2015

Tank fermentation, also known as the Charmat method (named after Frenchman Eugene Charmat) is the quickest and least expensive way to make sparkling wine. The grapes used, such as Chenin blanc, tend to be much less expensive than grapes used in traditional method wines (pinot noir, chardonnay and pinot meunier for example). The wine is…

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Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Oxfordshire

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th June 2015

Created by celebrated chef Raymond Blanc OBE, Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons is renowned for offering one of Britain’s finest gastronomic experiences. Surrounded by lawns, flower borders and orchards, the luxury hotel enjoys an idyllic, typically English setting in Great Milton in Oxfordshire. It’s also one of the country’s most intimate and original hotels, with 32…

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Jamies Wine Bars

Jamies Wine Bars

By Glass of Bubbly / 28th June 2015

Jamies is a well-established ‘wine bar’ brand in and around the City of London, having built up a reputation for delivering quality and value to all of their customers. All Jamies Bars, each with their own personality, feature a contemporary bar and casual dining experience, combining a simple British menu with a comprehensive wine list featuring…

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6 reasons to love English sparkling wine

By Glass of Bubbly / 26th June 2015

1 – Local: If your from the UK, you will be supporting locally grown produce. Although sales are increasing, English sparkling wine accounts for only 0.14% of the market share, so it’s important to continue showing home-grown bubbly some love. If you’re outside the UK, “English” and “wine” may not seem like the most obvious…

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Great places to drink bubbly in Manchester

Great places to drink bubbly in Manchester

By Glass of Bubbly / 25th June 2015

Manchester is a vibrant and growing city and it’s not short on great places to drink bubbly! Here’s just a few wine and Champagne bars to try out when you’re in the city. Épernay Champagne bar Épernay Champagne bar is quietly nestled within the heart of Manchester City Centre. The knowledgeable staff are more than…

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Sipsmith opens outdoor Sipping Garden in London

By Glass of Bubbly / 24th June 2015

Sipsmith Distillery has teamed up with Le Méridien Piccadilly hotel in London’s West End to host a refreshing summer experience. Themed after a traditional British summer garden party, the outdoor area will be on the hotel’s terrace decorated with flowers and wooden benches – a leafy hideaway for warm, lazy days. On offer will be a variety…

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Majestic Wine could scrap 6-bottle-minimum rule

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd June 2015

Majestic’s minimum purchase of 6 bottles of wine or Champagne has not always been popular with customers. New chief executive, Rowan Gormley, plans to get Majestic Wine back on track after it has lost momentum in the wine market by getting rid of the 6 bottle minimum rule. Gormley, also founder of online retailer Naked Wines, plans…

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Forbury's Restaurant & Wine Bar

Forbury’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, Reading

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd June 2015

Forbury’s is a Restaurant & Wine Bar serving French/Modern British Cuisine, aiming to give an affordable & fun dining experience. The bar offers an excellent choice for sparkling wines, including a selection of Crémants, Champagne (Vintage, Non-Vintage and Rosé) and Prosecco. ‘Xavier Le-Bellégo has carefully compiled this strong wine-list of 240 wines with a variety of wines from…

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Social Wine & Tapas, London

By Glass of Bubbly / 23rd June 2015

There’s an exciting new place to try out in Marylebone – Jason Atherton’s latest restaurant, bar and wine shop. As well as serving delicious Tapas, this venue serves a range of sparkling wine and holds regular wine tastings and masterclasses in the private rooms. You can also book the venue if you want to host your own class.…

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