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What’s inside my bottle of Champagne?
‘Grapes of course’ you will say and yes, you will be correct! Though, not only is Champagne made from grapes and via certain varieties of grapes only, there will be a selection of other ingredients that you are likely to be drinking when you are enjoying a glass of bubbly from this famous wine region.…
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What’s The Best Glass To Serve Champagne In?
You – A glass of Champagne please. Bartender – Of course, what glass would you like? That’s not likely going to be a question you will ever be faced with, the most awkward question is going to be more like: But if you decide to host a fancy dinner party, or just want to get…
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What’s The Correct Way To Open A Bottle Of Champagne?
You’ve got your chilled bottle of Champagne sitting there on the table and you’re wondering if there’s a certain way you need to open it, how awesome would it be if you could open the bottle in a professional, cool and safe way, in front of your friends or that special someone. There are 3…
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What are the different types of Champagne?
Champagne, a drink for special moments, celebrations, birthdays, weddings and for whenever you damn well feel like it, but do you know all the types of Champagne? The ones with no sugar added, to the ones made for a sweet tooth? Champagne is Champagne, they’re all made from grapes, all fermented twice and all contain…
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What Does ‘Grower Champagne’ Mean?
Grower Champagne can only be called a Grower Champagne if all the grapes used in producing your Champagne were grown on vines in your own vineyards/estate, rather then purchasing grapes from other third party vineyards. Grower Champagne is referred to in French as Récoltant-Manipulant Not all Champagne Houses have enough hectares of vines to meet…
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What causes the bubbles in Champagne?
Champagne for many of us is all about the fizz, the pop, the effervescence or quite simply the bubbles! What sets Champagne and many other sparkling wines apart is, of course, the lively character thanks to the appearance of the bubbles – I am sure you are familiar with letting Champagne go flat and how…
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What Does ‘Grower Champagne’ Mean?
Grower Champagne can only be called a Grower Champagne if all the grapes used in producing your Champagne were grown on vines in your own vineyards/estate, rather then purchasing grapes from other third party vineyards. Grower Champagne is referred to in French as Récoltant-Manipulant Récoltant-Manipulant can also be identified as RM on a label. Not…
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Wimbledon Champagne Cocktail
After the disappointing news that Wimbledon has been cancelled this year, Aldi has your back to help keep the magic of Tennis alive from the comfort of your own sofa, with the Wimbledon re-runs on TV of the greatest championships, Aldi still wanted you to have a delicious drink in hand while you watch. Did…
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4 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas For Wine and Champagne Bottles
Wine and Champagne make the perfect gift for any occasion, but it’s all about presentation! Check out these unique gift wrapping ideas for wine and Champagne! Gifting someone a bottle of wine or Champagne is a simple way to say, “thank you” or “you’re welcome,” and much more. Wine and champagne bottles make for the perfect…
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