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And now for my next trick… The amazing changing wine!
So if you want to do something fun with wine and potentially impress your family and friends, then please read on! In my last blog, “It’s not marketing hype, the glass REALLY does make a difference!” I discovered the shape of the glass really does affect the bubbles, aroma and taste of the wine thanks…
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Corks Out
The Owner of Corks Out Ruth Yates. Corks Out was founded in 2003 by Ruth Yates, her many years wine buying and true love for wine led expansion to 5 stores and an informative website. Each member of the Corks Out team plays a vital role in making the business work and they are truly…
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Moët Hennessy launches Chandon in the UK
Moët Hennessy is launching Chandon – a sparkling Argentine wine – in the U.K. Chandon will be available in Majestic (as well as Gaucho restaurants) from 1st May 2014, with two wines: Chandon Brut with a RRSP of £14.99; and Chandon Rosé with a RRSP of £15.99. Chandon Argentina was Moët & Chandon’s first vineyard…
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Chandon Classic Sparkling Wines
Brut Classic Chandon Brut Classic captures the expression of California’s vineyards. Its crisp and fresh flavor profile relies on a blend of the three traditional grape varietals used in Champagne — Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier — and adds a celebratory note to any occasion. Brut Classic consistently expresses our signature flavor profile of apple, pear and citrus flavors…
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Chandon
In 1973, Domaine Chandon became the first French-owned sparkling wine venture in the United States. Moët & Chandon sets its sights on Napa Valley as the next world-class sparkling wine region with a commitment to craft the finest range of American sparkling wines—wines that reflect California’s vibrant regional character and yet remain true to centuries-old méthode traditionnelle.…
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Making my own Bottle of English Sparkling Wine!
OK, I exaggerate slightly, the truth is that I did the last stages of making a bottle of fizz, but if I had called this post “Finishing a bottle of English sparkling wine”, you would have thought that I had just drunk a whole bottle, which wouldn’t have been that much to shout about… It all started on a…
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It’s not marketing hype! The glass REALLY does make a difference
If you’re like me then you’ve probably not given too much thought as to why there are different styles of wine glasses. If pressed, then I’d say that a Champagne flute is the style it is because it feels elegant and it shows off the bubbles nicely. A white wine glass is shaped like it…
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Chanoine Freres Blanc de Noirs
Blanc de Noirs The skins of each grape of pinot noir and of pinot meunier ( two of the traditional Champagne varieties) take on a good deal of colour when harvesting time draws near. To obtain a great ‘Blanc de Noirs’ Champagne, we have to press a ‘white’ grape juice from a ‘black’ grape, which…
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Chanoine Freres Cuvée Rosé
Cuvée Rosé This magnificent bottle has a pale ruby hue. The nose, subtle and fine, reveals aromas of wild strawberries and of other fine red fruits. The palate confirms an elegance and length of flavour. Some hints of flowers bestow an added complexity to the blend. 35% Pinot Noir 10% Pinot Meunier 55% Chardonnay www.champagnechanoine.com
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